Build an idea. Build your skills. Build what comes next.
BUILD is a free ONLINE 12-week program designed for international students and recent graduates in the Helsinki region who want to gain hands-on experience by developing a real venture as part of a multidisciplinary team. Throughout the program, you will build practical skills, learn the venture-building process, and strengthen your readiness for future employment or entrepreneurship.
You’ll work through a structured path from idea to investor-ready pitch, supported by expert sessions and platform guidance along the way.
Who can apply?
You can apply if you:
• are an international student currently studying at a Finnish higher education institution, or graduated from one within the past 12 months
• currently live in the Helsinki metropolitan area
• can commit to the full 12-week program and its weekly activities
No startup idea or previous entrepreneurship experience is required.
Applications close 30 September 2026.
BUILD is designed around multidisciplinary work. You can apply as a team of 3–5, solo or as a pair looking for teammates, or independently.
The application will ask about you and your team (if applicable), your idea or areas of interest, and your motivation for joining the program.
If you apply with others, please make sure everyone has agreed to participate before submitting the application.
