Home to world-class builders
Business Lab is the Stockholm School of Economics' small-batch incubator for pre-seed companies with global ambitions. Whether you're building a fintech, a fast-scaling SaaS, or something harder to categorize, you get the tools, the network, and the track record to grow faster, from first pitch to term sheet and beyond.
What you get
A structured program built to validate, grow, and scale your startup, alongside a community of some of the strongest builders in the Nordics. Specifically:
A desk at our central Stockholm office, plus access to space in New York, San Francisco, and Tokyo
One-on-one mentorship and coaching from experienced operators and founders
A partner network of over 80 companies, worth more than $2M in perks: AI and cloud credits, legal support, growth tools, design services, and more
Warm introductions to top investors, and a potential investment from SSE Ventures
Where ambitious founders belong
Over 370 startups launched since 2001. No.1 Incubator in Nordics and top 10 incubator in Europe by the Financial Times. A 60% survival rate, well above the industry average.
Mentorship from top operators
You'll be coached by founders and investors who have built and backed real companies, including a two-time unicorn founder, and people from Spintop Ventures, Norrsken VC, Bure Equity, Froda, and the Prins Daniel Fellowship.
Partner network- over $2M in value
The partner network is one of the most practical resources for building your company. More than 80 trusted partners offer products, services, and expert advice, giving founders access to over $2M worth of perks, from cloud credits and legal support to growth and design tools.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible? Any founding team can apply, as long as at least one member is affiliated with SSE: a current student, alum, or member of faculty or staff.
Can I apply on my own, without a co-founder? No. We only accept teams, so you'll need at least one co-founder to apply.
How long is the program? It's a ten-week program.
How large are the cohorts? We keep them small on purpose so we can work closely with every founder.
Is my industry eligible? We're industry agnostic and consider any idea that meets our criteria. The exceptions are pure consulting or service firms, venture capital firms, and anything that falls outside our ethical guidelines (for example, alcohol or betting ventures).