Applications Open to the Student Venture Capital Explorer Program.

Hi there! We’re excited to share a unique opportunity for students to apply for a program run in collaboration with Aalto University and Accelerace. We know venture capital might sound like something distant or hard to access, but our goal is to make this kind of learning available to everyone in the university community. Understanding how decisions are made in the business world can help you see how ideas become real sustainable and social impact, and maybe even inspire you to take action yourself one day.

On April 25–26 and May 2–3, the Student Venture Capital Explorer Program will give students a behind-the-scenes look at how funding decisions shape which innovations and projects make it into the world. 

In this free program, you’ll learn how to evaluate startups, understand how investment decisions are made, and explore what a career in venture capital could look like. You’ll also see how scientific ideas turn into real, impactful companies.

The program is delivered by BII (bii.dk), a leading life-science incubator and investor, and Accelerace (accelerace.io), a pre-seed tech investor, in partnership with Aalto University and the University of Helsinki. 

There are only 12 seats available, and applications close April 1.

👉 Apply here and learn more about how to gain first-hand experience in venture capital! 

Info session at City Center Campus (with pizza!) Tuesday 17 March, 12:00, at Helsinki Incubators Office (Porthania Building, 3rd floor).

Join us for an info session featuring David Today Ventzel, VC Partner at BioInnovation Institute (Novo Nordisk Foundation Innovation House). He’ll share insights from his 13 years in venture capital and explain why the industry needs a new generation of investors. Sign up here! 

Note: The program aims to bring together a diverse group of participants from Aalto University and the University of Helsinki (Master’s students, PhDs, and postdocs).
The program will take place in downtown Helsinki.