TheFactory Academy - Accelerator Programs

TheFactory was incorporated in 2015 and has since accelerated more than 400+ startups, arranged 16 startup accelerator programs. We have an investment portfolio of 60+ startups and 120+ mentors in our mentor network. Our award-winning GründerAcademy accelerator program is the largest early stage program in Norway.

GründerAcademy - Startup Program

GründerAcademy is Norway’s biggest accelerator program spanning over 12 weeks, twice per year, with between 70-80 startups participating each year. Throughout our programs, entrepreneurs are connected with distinguished business mentors, market experts from multiple verticals, and most importantly, systematic connections with seasoned entrepreneurs and facilitators to accelerate your business. We have notable speakers for our workshops as well as facilitators with experience with completing over 50+ accelerator programs. GründerAcademy is sponsored by SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge and facilitated by TheFactory (Østlandet), Validé (Rogaland), Innoventus Sør (Agder), and VIS (Vestland).

Sportstech Academy - For nordic sportstechs

This program is for nordic sportstech seeking Nordic and international expansion. We are open to all types of sportstech, with a particular focus on sportstech that have a POC/proven track record in Norway. The program is brought to you in close collaboration with TheFactory and Igloo Innovation. The format is camp-based, giving you the full benefits of our network as efficiently as possible. Meet our friends along with key sportstech players in Oslo, Copenhagen, Helsinki, and Stockholm. The program also includes an investor day and a mentor day + workshops related to international scaling.

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