Startup School alumni
Meet some of the inspiring startups launched from our previous cohorts, which show the variety and creativity of what can be achieved.
Take your idea forward
The traditional startup model is broken. It demands complete sacrifice that most women can't—and shouldn't—make.The Startup School offers a radical alternative: a supportive ecosystem that respects womens’ complex lives.
We don't just teach entrepreneurship. We help women validate business concepts, build practical prototypes, and gain confidence without risking everything. Our program connects women with a powerful network of founders and provides the tools to turn innovative ideas into tangible ventures.
Applications are now open for the next cohort that's happening on March 17th - May 16th 2025.
What is it?
The Startup School is a 9 week curated program providing a step by step knowledge, skills and frameworks you need to take your business from idea to reality.
It offers a combination of online modules, meet-ups, expert sessions, mentoring that ensure you have the confidence and community support to move forwards.
Who is it for?
If you’re a woman based in the Nordics, you’re welcome to join:
• No previous experience or knowledge required
•The program best supports women in the early stages of their idea development
• Ability to commit at least two hours per week for eight weeks (i,e, alongside full-time jobs)
• Have an idea that could develop into a business
Who made it?
Designed by operators, investors, and researchers who have walked the same path, our program provides a structured yet flexible learning experience.
Our carefully constructed online module schedule is supplemented by expert guest speakers, co-working days, weekly discussions, mentorships and an open question forum.
Ideas best come alive in a community
The main program is delivered through online videos.
But our members love meeting the community in person.
Events provide access to the rest of the startup ecosystem.
Mentors support founders long after they finish the program.
Our Startup School is proudly supported by Tuborg Fondet.
The Startup School is best designed for:
Innovative idea
It doesn’t matter if your idea is for a digital or physical product, it just needs to be an innovative idea that brings a new concept to the market.
For this reason, businesses focused on coaching, freelancing or opening up a small shop are not the right fit.
For this reason, businesses focused on coaching, freelancing or opening up a small shop are not the right fit.
Scalable Solution
Your idea should be able to grow and expand beyond your current location, serving more customers without proportional increases in resources or costs. A scalable concept can efficiently handle growth whether serving 10 or 10,000 customers by leveraging systems that maintain quality while expanding.
Nordic-Based
You have to be based in the Nordics. Our content is online, but our Nordic focus means you benefit from the local community, are introduced to regional stakeholders, and can participate in our in-person events.
Expert-designed Weekly Modules
Each week guides you through a step in the start-up process, allowing you to develop and refine your business concept.
By the end of the course, you’ll have an MVP and multiple options for deciding the next step for your business.
Community is vital for any start-up journey, which is why we provide you with the networks you need to succeed, including collaborating with other women on the same journey and receiving advice from experienced founders.
Week 0
Select the right idea to work on
Introduction
Week 1
Translate your idea on the startup canvas
Development
Week 2
Validate the problem & learn how to test your idea
Development
Week 3
Go out and test your idea with potential customers
Hands-on
Week 4
Turn your learnings into insights for your first product
Development
Week 5
Build your first Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Hands-on
Week 6
Go out and get people to test your MVP
Hands-on
Week 7
The operational setup to keep it going, full-time or part-time?
Development
Week 8
What's next: From joining other programs, funding options, finding a co-founder, etc.
Development
There are two ways to join
Self-guided path
Essential frameworks and community support for entrepreneurs who prefer exploring ideas independently.
0 DKK
What’s in it for you
9-week program curriculum with weekly group + peer sessions
Community & alumni network access
Basic startup toolkit & resources
Extended 2-month program access
Lifelong community membership
Post-program mentorship opportunities
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Expert-guided path
Step-by-step mentorship and advanced tools for entrepreneurs seeking expert guidance and want to fast-track their progress.
2,999 DKK
What’s in it for you
Everything from the Self-guided path, plus:
Direct 1:1 mentorship throughout program
Premium workshops (technical, legal, financial)
Comprehensive template suite + advanced tools
Extended 6-month access (vs. basic 2-month)
Dedicated mental health & expert coaching sessions
Priority access (office hours, pitching, experts)
Our Wall of Love
Quick preview
The teaser video provides an insight into our online classes and introduces you to some of the people behind them.
F.A.Q.
My co-founder is male, can he join?
The short answer is: no. The Startup School has intentionally been built for women founders, and while we welcome men to join and support the initiative in many different ways, they can't join the Startup School.
Do I need to be fulltime on my startup to join the School?
No, most of the women in our cohort are working on their startup while having a full-time job. The Startup School prepares you to test your idea before you are ready to leave your job and do this full time.
My startup is only an idea, can I still join?
Yes! The Startup School is designed for women who are at the earliest stage possible. When you have an idea, but are not sure where to start.
