The things you learn at KTH can contribute to creative solutions to society's challenges. As a student at KTH, you can get support from KTH Innovation. We help you who are passionate about new ideas to get the best possible conditions for success.
Build your future at KTH
As a student at KTH, you are at the heart of one of Europe’s strongest startup ecosystems.
KTH Innovation is KTH’s startup hub and launchpad for students who want to build the companies of the future. Here, you get qualified support to test your ideas, validate your market, build your team, develop your first product, and launch your startup.
Curious about entrepreneurship? Join our events, become part of a startup team, or explore an idea and see where it takes you.
Already building a startup? Take the next step with support from KTH Innovation’s experienced business development coaches and a strong network of investors, partners, and alumni.
KTH Innovation’s support is completely free of charge, and we take no equity in your company. You can get started at any time. We stand by your side throughout the entire journey.
Have an idea?
Book a meeting with one of KTH Innovation's coaches! By sending us a short description of your idea, we can connect you with the right person.
KTH Innovation supports you from the very first steps of your idea's development, so you don't need to have a finished business plan, prototype or pitch. You can contact us at any time!
KTH Innovation Launch is a program for promising startup projects from KTH. In this program, which gives you a year of development in a supportive community, many successful startups have started their journey.
Who can join?
Teams led by KTH students, researchers or employees.
In the Brighter program you get inspiration and learn about the global market from local experts in some of the world's leading innovation ecosystems.
Who can join?
Teams led by KTH students, researchers or employees. Application is also open to students and employees at universities cooperating with KTH within the Innovation Offices structure. Teams currently supported by Sting can also apply.
The AI Launchpad is a pioneering pan-European accelerator program designed to advance the field of artificial intelligence by supporting startups that emerge from European universities.
The program operates across six hubs: INiTS in Vienna, DTU Skylab in Lyngby, Campus Founders in Heilbronn, ETH AI Center and Talent Kick in Zurich, KTH Innovation in Stockholm, and XPLORE Venture Creator in Munich.
The Relativity Collective is a highly selective, pan-European entrepreneurship program for Europe’s most ambitious students. We bring together exceptional talent from top universities to form a deeply connected cohort designed to accelerate ambition, collaboration, and company building across borders.
Run by KTH Innovation in collaboration with ETH Zurich, Technical University of Munich, University of Oxford, Aalto University and CDTM.
Oxford, ETH and KTH are three of the founding hubs behind the initiative.
KTH joins forces with leading universities connecting top entrpreneurial students
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Promising deeptech startups, industry, and investors gathered at KTH
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KTH Innovation strengthens support for deep tech – new funding available
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