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TINC - Accelerator Program

TINC Fall 2024 at Nordic Innovation House Palo Alto

 

are you ready to validate your business for global scale?


TINC - Accelerator for Nordic Tech Startups

”The TINC Silicon Valley program was a masterclass in bold thinking and global vision. From hands-on sessions to game-changing insights from top VCs and advisors, it fueled our ambition to scale, innovate, and lead with impact.” - Shapemaker

Are you a Nordic technology company looking to scale globally?

TINC is an intensive 5-week hybrid accelerator program run by Innovation Norway Silicon Valley in partnership with Vinnova, Business Finland and KLAK Icelandic Startups. The program is focused on validating your product/market and business model fit and global scale potential in the most competitive startup environment in the world.

We bring the Silicon Valley mindset to you!

We have an established track record of success, having run 26 TINC accelerator programs with 245 Nordic technology companies to date. We bring together the best of the best with promising Nordic start-ups and world class mentors from Silicon Valley from the likes of venture capital, marketing and sales experts and thought leaders who will challenge you, open your mind and empower you to take our company to the next level. You will also meet like-minded Nordic founders sharing their Silicon Valley experience.

Hear what our companies are saying about TINC Silicon Valley

”TINC was transformative for our journey. The mentors, investors, and fellow founders provided invaluable insights, and being introduced to key local players gave us market knowledge and access that would have been significantly more difficult on our own.” - Evira

“The entire program exceeded our expectations. We’ve learned so much, received invaluable feedback from amazing mentors, and built an incredible network. We’re now more motivated than ever before.” Chall

“TINC isn’t just an accelerator—it’s a transformative program that prepares startups to succeed on a global stage. TINC equips startups not just for immediate success but with skills and insights that will benefit founders throughout their careers.” - Norvalid

“Feels like we made life-long friends and supporters all through TINC. Being able to openly share, discuss and get honest feedback from leading founders, advisers and VC has helped bringing our company to the next level of scale and focus“ - Factiverse

Read about Chall’s TINC journey during the Fall 2024 program

Intoto’s experience with TINC Spring 2024

More info about TINC and companies from the TINC Fall 2023 cohort (in Norwegian)

Contact: Ase Pettersen Bailey, Program Director TINC, Innovation Norway Silicon Valley

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application for tinc SPRING 2025 is OPEN! apply by february 15!

 

Dates for the TINC Spring 2025 program:

  • Applications open from December 5, 2024 to February 15, 2025

  • Interviews from February 15

  • In-person kick-off in Oslo - April 2 and 3

  • Virtual program – April 22 - May 16

  • In-Person Week in Silicon Valley – May 19 - 23

  • Demo Day - May 21

  • Optional week in Silicon Valley – May 26- 30

 
 
 

Check out more information about Nordic Innovation House in Silicon Valley here.

 
 

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What does the TINC program offer?

Workshops and pitch training - Get the chance to work through the challenges your start-up is facing with others. Learn how to rig your business for long-term rapid growth. You will receive help in validating your technology and business model in this highly competitive market. Practice your skills in pitching your business-ideas to peers and venture capitalists alike.

Mentoring - You will meet weekly with our top mentors, and advisors from Silicon Valley. During both group and individual sessions our advisors and mentors share their knowledge to help your start-up accelerate and grow. 

Build your networks in Silicon Valley - Our team will assist you in making connections in the business ecosystem of Silicon Valley. This is the most innovative tech region in the world, and the center of the global tech industry, world class universities and the greatest concentration of venture capital in the world.

See the outline of the 5-week TINC program based on previous programs here

“The TINC program has opened new opportunities for Proptly. It has removed uncertainties and provided clear insights into the demands and potential of expanding our company in the U.S. market. Through the TINC program, we have already connected with resourceful people in Silicon Valley and have now been accepted into the largest ClimateTech community there, gaining access to exceptional talent and an extensive network.” - Proptly

"Truly inspired and humbled by all the incredible companies that took part in the accelerator as well as all the amazing mentors and coaches. The whole ReWind team has been pushed to think outside the box and I can safely say on behalf of the ReWind team that we are feeling well and truly accelerated!” Matthew Geraghty, CEO ReWind

TINC FAQ

Who is TINC for?

Your start-up is a good fit for TINC if most of these descriptions fit you: 

  • Nordic technology startups with global potential and ambitions

  • Strong entrepreneur team with the skills to succeed. Driven, open to learn, humble and able to execute

  • High potential and scalable business

  • Desire to engage the Silicon Valley mindset, to learn and to build valuable relationships

  • Founding and/or C-level teams. We recommend two people from each company

What is the right timing for TINC?

Your start-up is ready for TINC if most of these descriptions fit you: 

  • You have momentum and traction in your local market

  • You have a product to work with. (Min. MVP or prototype)

  • Your company has the basic financing in place and is in a sound situation where you are able to validate and follow up from the program

  • You have the possibility to focus on the program for supercharging your business and preparing yourself and your company for long-term sustainable growth.

What should you expect?

  • Validate your product market fit, business model and global scale potential

  • Accelerate your growth while reducing risk, time and cost to market

  • Focus on storytelling and pitching your value proposition

  • Mentoring from world-class mentors

  • Expand your perspective by being challenged on everything

  • Learn how to attract customers, partners and investors

  • Strengthen your network and build valuable relationships

Main takeaways from our alumni

  • “It has been 5 rewarding weeks of hard work on evenings and weekends with refining our business model and learning about the venture capital scene in San Francisco.”

  • “It's been an amazing experience on all counts, and we've received excellent coaching, tons of new ideas, and very valuable feedback on our product, business model, and go-to-market.”

  • “We have met so many cool startups, knowledgeable mentors, and exciting potential partners, customers, and investors.”

  • “Fantastic mentors and valuable sessions with the opportunity to dig into individual challenges/opportunities.”

  • “Efficient way to evaluate our business and decide the best way to scale inclusive GTM and fundraising.”

  • “Really good focus on execution, actionable and tangible suggestions for how to scale your business.”

  • “Great team behind TINC”

  • “MBA on speed”

“We got a complete work-through of all parts of our company: Strategy, product-market-fit, go-to-market, funding. We're a fundamentally better company after these very intense 6 weeks!" - Truid

“This is a crash course on how to build a business, where you touch upon many important topics and learn from the best in Silicon Valley. Highly recommend everyone to apply to TINC” - Bsure

“Adopting the Silicon Valley Mindset was a game changer for how to build a startup” - Convier

“It has been a perfect program for understanding the US market both in terms of customer, sales, and potential investors. Great mentors and people around and in the program have resulted in a great learning experience and what I think is a better mindset for our scaling plan.” - OmniMod

“The TINC program was tremendously valuable for Merkely. During the workshops and mentor sessions we quickly learned the skills and approaches needed to take our company to the next level internationally. I would highly recommend the TINC program to aspiring Nordic startups!”, Mike Long, CEO, Kosli (formerly Merkely)

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