Business Lab
The Incubator
The Stockholm School of Economics incubator program is for startups that have validated their idea and are ready to take the next step.
Teams receive coaching from top-tier operators and gain exposure to global opportunities through exclusive Demo Days and an international network, all designed for rapid growth.
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Structured Program with a clear path to gain traction and scale
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Structured Program to validate, grow, and scale your startup.
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Structured Program with a clear path to gain traction and scale
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Hands-on mentoring from seasoned operators and investors
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Mentorship offering 1:1 coaching from seasoned operators
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Hands-on mentoring from seasoned operators and investors
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A community of like-minded founders to work side by side
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Community of Top-Tier Builders
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A community of like-minded founders to work side by side
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Partner network providing access to tools and expertise worth over €1,5M
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Partner Network giving you access to perks
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Partner network providing access to tools and expertise worth over €1,5M
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Access to a newly renovated central office space in Stockholm
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Central Hub in Stockholm
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Access to a newly renovated central office space in Stockholm
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Advisor support with hiring, fundraising and international expansion
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Operational support in every area needed
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Advisor support with hiring, fundraising and international expansion
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Possible investment from SSE Venture
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One Program designed to take you from idea to investor ready
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Possible investment from SSE Venture
Where ambitious founders belong
Over 340+ Startups
Launched since 2001
Top 10 in Europe
Financial Times ranking
60% Survival Rate
Well over industry averages
Where ambitious founders belong
Where the very
best founders belong
Supported over 340+ Startups
With impactful launches since 2001
Supported over 340+ Startups
Launched since 2001
Over 340+ Startups
Launched since 2001
Top 10 incubator in Europe
Financial Times ranking
Top 10 incubator in Europe
Financial Times ranking
Top 10 in Europe
Financial Times ranking
60% Survival Rate
Startups thriving beyond industry averages
60% Survival Rate
Startups thriving beyond industry averages
60% Survival Rate
Well over industry averages
VCs that invested in our alumni
VC's that invested
in our alumni
What our founders say
Experiences From
Top Founders
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Sara Landfors
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Niklas Adelberth
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Sara Landfors
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Douglas Stark
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Sara Landfors
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Sara Landfors
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Douglas Stark
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Sara Landfors
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Niklas Adelberth
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Sara Landfors
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Sara Landfors
"No Klarna without Business Lab."
Niklas Adelberth
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Sara Landfors
"SSE Business Lab has been an invaluable partner, for Voi and now with Helsa."
Douglas Stark
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Sara Landfors
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Sara Landfors
"No Klarna without Business Lab."
Niklas Adelberth
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Sara Landfors
"SSE Business Lab has been an invaluable partner, for Voi and now with Helsa."
Douglas Stark
"Business Lab gives the right set of tools, even for founders with years of experience."
Sara Landfors
How we work
Business Lab is the Stockholm School of Economics exclusive, small-batch incubator program for pre-seed companies with global ambitions. We support you from first pitch to term sheet.
You gain access to experienced operators, investors, a global network, and a community of ambitious entrepreneurs.
Whether you're building a disruptive fintech, a fast-scaling SaaS, or the next interface layer for human-computer interaction, we offer the tools, trust, and track record to accelerate growth.
Mentorship From Top Operators
Mentorship From Top Operators
Mentorship From Top Operators
Peter Carlsson
Spintop Ventures
CEO
Willard Ahdritz
Kobalt Music
Founder
Anna Lundin
Norrsken VC
Investor
Sophie Hagströmer
Bure Equity
Investment Director
Oliver Mohseni
Froda
Co-founder
Estelle Westlind
Prins Daniel Fellowship
Director
Bo Kaunitz
Adepto Partners
Senior Advisor
Kristina Kockum
Co-founder
Froda
Peter Carlsson
Spintop Ventures
CEO
Willard Ahdritz
Kobalt Music
Founder
Anna Lundin
Norrsken VC
Investor
Sophie Hagströmer
Bure Equity
Investment Director
Oliver Mohseni
Froda
Co-founder
Estelle Westlind
Prins Daniel Fellowship
Director
Bo Kaunitz
Adepto Partners
Senior Advisor
Kristina Kockum
Co-founder
Froda
Peter Carlsson
Spintop Ventures
CEO
Willard Ahdritz
Kobalt Music
Founder
Anna Lundin
Norrsken VC
Investor
Sophie Hagströmer
Bure Equity
Investment Director
Oliver Mohseni
Froda
Co-founder
Estelle Westlind
Prins Daniel Fellowship
Director
Bo Kaunitz
Adepto Partners
Senior Advisor
Kristina Kockum
Co-founder
Froda
Peter Carlsson
Spintop Ventures
CEO
Willard Ahdritz
Kobalt Music
Founder
Anna Lundin
Norrsken VC
Investor
Sophie Hagströmer
Bure Equity
Investment Director
Oliver Mohseni
Froda
Co-founder
Estelle Westlind
Prins Daniel Fellowship
Director
Bo Kaunitz
Adepto Partners
Senior Advisor
Kristina Kockum
Co-founder
Froda
Peter Carlsson
Spintop Ventures
CEO
Willard Ahdritz
Kobalt Music
Founder
Anna Lundin
Norrsken VC
Investor
Sophie Hagströmer
Bure Equity
Investment Director
Oliver Mohseni
Froda
Co-founder
Estelle Westlind
Prins Daniel Fellowship
Director
Bo Kaunitz
Adepto Partners
Senior Advisor
Kristina Kockum
Co-founder
Froda
Peter Carlsson
Spintop Ventures
CEO
Willard Ahdritz
Kobalt Music
Founder
Anna Lundin
Norrsken VC
Investor
Sophie Hagströmer
Bure Equity
Investment Director
Oliver Mohseni
Froda
Co-founder
Estelle Westlind
Prins Daniel Fellowship
Director
Bo Kaunitz
Adepto Partners
Senior Advisor
Kristina Kockum
Co-founder
Froda
Peter Carlsson
Spintop Ventures
CEO
Willard Ahdritz
Kobalt Music
Founder
Anna Lundin
Norrsken VC
Investor
Sophie Hagströmer
Bure Equity
Investment Director
Oliver Mohseni
Froda
Co-founder
Estelle Westlind
Prins Daniel Fellowship
Director
Bo Kaunitz
Adepto Partners
Senior Advisor
Kristina Kockum
Co-founder
Froda
Peter Carlsson
Spintop Ventures
CEO
Willard Ahdritz
Kobalt Music
Founder
Anna Lundin
Norrsken VC
Investor
Sophie Hagströmer
Bure Equity
Investment Director
Oliver Mohseni
Froda
Co-founder
Estelle Westlind
Prins Daniel Fellowship
Director
Bo Kaunitz
Adepto Partners
Senior Advisor
Kristina Kockum
Co-founder
Froda
Peter Carlsson
Spintop Ventures
CEO
Willard Ahdritz
Kobalt Music
Founder
Anna Lundin
Norrsken VC
Investor
Sophie Hagströmer
Bure Equity
Investment Director
Oliver Mohseni
Froda
Co-founder
Estelle Westlind
Prins Daniel Fellowship
Director
Bo Kaunitz
Adepto Partners
Senior Advisor
Kristina Kockum
Co-founder
Froda
Peter Carlsson
Spintop Ventures
CEO
Willard Ahdritz
Kobalt Music
Founder
Anna Lundin
Norrsken VC
Investor
Sophie Hagströmer
Bure Equity
Investment Director
Oliver Mohseni
Froda
Co-founder
Estelle Westlind
Prins Daniel Fellowship
Director
Bo Kaunitz
Adepto Partners
Senior Advisor
Kristina Kockum
Co-founder
Froda
Peter Carlsson
Spintop Ventures
CEO
Willard Ahdritz
Kobalt Music
Founder
Anna Lundin
Norrsken VC
Investor
Sophie Hagströmer
Bure Equity
Investment Director
Oliver Mohseni
Froda
Co-founder
Estelle Westlind
Prins Daniel Fellowship
Director
Bo Kaunitz
Adepto Partners
Senior Advisor
Kristina Kockum
Co-founder
Froda
Peter Carlsson
Spintop Ventures
CEO
Willard Ahdritz
Kobalt Music
Founder
Anna Lundin
Norrsken VC
Investor
Sophie Hagströmer
Bure Equity
Investment Director
Oliver Mohseni
Froda
Co-founder
Estelle Westlind
Prins Daniel Fellowship
Director
Bo Kaunitz
Adepto Partners
Senior Advisor
Kristina Kockum
Co-founder
Froda
Partnership Network
Over €1,5M in value
The Partner Network at SSE Business Lab is the ultimate resource for building your company. With over 80 trusted partners offering products, services, and expert advice, founders get access to over €1.5M worth of perks, ranging from AI & cloud credits and legal support to growth tools and design services.
Partnership Network
Over €1,5M in value
The Partner Network at SSE Business Lab is the ultimate resource for building your company. With over 80 trusted partners offering products, services, and expert advice, founders get access to over €1.5M worth of perks, ranging from AI & cloud credits and legal support to growth tools and design services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for this program?
Any founding team can apply, provided at least one member is affiliated with SSE. Affiliation includes a current student, an alumni, or a member of the SSE faculty/staff.
What is the time commitment?
No, we only accept teams into our programs, which means you need to have at least one co- founder.
What if it’s just me and I don’t yet have a co-founder? Can I still apply?
You can always apply to the program. However, most companies have not raised any money prior to the Business Lab, and the incubator program is best suited for companies at the pre-seed and seed stage.
How large are your SSE Business Lab cohorts?
We keep our cohorts intentionally small so we can really dive in with our founders. The maximum number of teams we’ll accept is 15 for each program start.
Is my industry eligible for the program?
We are industry agnostic and accept any idea that meets our criteria, regardless of the industry. The exceptions are pure consulting/service firms, venture capital firms, and ideas that don't abide by the SSE Business Lab ethical guidelines (e.g. no alcohol or betting ventures).
Who is eligible for this program?
Any founding team can apply, provided at least one member is affiliated with SSE. Affiliation includes a current student, an alumni, or a member of the SSE faculty/staff.
What is the time commitment?
No, we only accept teams into our programs, which means you need to have at least one co- founder.
What if it’s just me and I don’t yet have a co-founder? Can I still apply?
You can always apply to the program. However, most companies have not raised any money prior to the Business Lab, and the incubator program is best suited for companies at the pre-seed and seed stage.
How large are your SSE Business Lab cohorts?
We keep our cohorts intentionally small so we can really dive in with our founders. The maximum number of teams we’ll accept is 15 for each program start.
Is my industry eligible for the program?
We are industry agnostic and accept any idea that meets our criteria, regardless of the industry. The exceptions are pure consulting/service firms, venture capital firms, and ideas that don't abide by the SSE Business Lab ethical guidelines (e.g. no alcohol or betting ventures).
Who is eligible for this program?
Any founding team can apply, provided at least one member is affiliated with SSE. Affiliation includes a current student, an alumni, or a member of the SSE faculty/staff.
What is the time commitment?
No, we only accept teams into our programs, which means you need to have at least one co- founder.
What if it’s just me and I don’t yet have a co-founder? Can I still apply?
You can always apply to the program. However, most companies have not raised any money prior to the Business Lab, and the incubator program is best suited for companies at the pre-seed and seed stage.
How large are your SSE Business Lab cohorts?
We keep our cohorts intentionally small so we can really dive in with our founders. The maximum number of teams we’ll accept is 15 for each program start.
Is my industry eligible for the program?
We are industry agnostic and accept any idea that meets our criteria, regardless of the industry. The exceptions are pure consulting/service firms, venture capital firms, and ideas that don't abide by the SSE Business Lab ethical guidelines (e.g. no alcohol or betting ventures).