Northern Light by Maria 01—one of Europe’s leading startup communities in Helsinki—is the first accelerator that combines market access with founder resilience, helping international startups land, validate, and expand in Finland and Europe.
The program is designed for early-stage startups with global ambitions and scalable business models.
Over 12 weeks, you’ll get:
- Hands-on support to validate your product with real customers
- Access to Finnish and European markets
- Tools to gain traction and revenue
- Focus on founder resilience to keep your team execution-ready
This is not just an accelerator. It’s your landing pad into the Nordic startup ecosystem!
KEY DATES, SPRING 2026 COHORT:
Application open until 31.1.2026
Program dates: 16.3. - 5.6.2026
Demo Day: Maria 01 NOW International Pitching Competition - 5.6.2026
Think you’re ready to build your next chapter in the North? Learn more and apply today: https://maria.io/northern-light/
Land in Finland. Break into Europe. Build What Matters.
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Maria 01 is one of Europe’s largest and most dynamic startup ecosystems and a not-for-profit organisation. We provide a thriving environment for ambitious early-stage startups, renowned investors and VCs, large enterprises and other ecosystem organisations – all with the common goal of helping each other succeed.
| Application Deadline |
31/01/2026 |
| Booking required? |
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