International Mentoring Programme
Ready to build, launch and grow your business with expert support?
Launching or growing an early-stage tech company can be tough. But you don’t have to do it alone.
Our international mentoring programme will give you all the skills and know-how you need and connect you with experienced tech entrepreneurs, professionals, investors and industry experts who’ve built tech companies just like yours. You’ll get hands-on advice and fresh perspectives, and the chance to join a network that opens doors – so you can move faster and grow stronger.
The programme in detail
Six months of expert support
You’ll get dedicated support from two experienced mentors for six months. You’ll also attend startup school, where Danish and international experts will help you build the skills, confidence and connections you need to launch or grow your tech startup. 80 to 85% of the startup school sessions will be online, while 15 to 20% are in-person workshops.
You’ll be part of a dynamic group of other female and non-binary founders, learning together and sharing experiences. Plus, you’ll be able to tap into northern Europe’s largest female founder community, with access to coaches, networks and events across Denmark, the Nordics and beyond.
Everything you need to think bigger, move faster and build a tech company that succeeds and lasts.
How much time will I need to commit?
Expect to spend around 15% of your working time on the programme
– that’s roughly one day a week if you’re full-time.
Remember that this isn’t extra work though. It’s time you’re already investing in your business, just used in a way that delivers far more value. The diagram below shows what that looks like:
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Hands-on mentorship/coaching
Each mentee is given 2 hand-picked Danish and/or international “Rockstar” mentors (any gender/background) to match individual goals.
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Startup School
Equips each mentee with the hard and soft skills needed to launch and grow a tech company, delivered by Danish and international experts.
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Community
Continuous access to Northern Europe’s largest Women in Tech community, Danish and Nordic tech startup ecosystem and the region’s Danish and international Entrepreneurs-in-Residence coaches on demand.
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Danish and International Events
Access to Tech Nordic Advocates own and partner events in Denmark, Nordics/Baltics and internationally – e.g. BGD Summit, Lunch n’ Learn, pitch events, events at TechBBQ, Tech Arena, Oslo Innovation Week, Slush, London Tech Week.
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One-to-one support
Access to ‘office hours’ and 1:1 support, coaching and professional business, legal,financial, technical and other advice delivered by Danish and international programme partners (e.g. KPMG, Nordea, Magnusson, Google, COWI, London Stock Exchange and many more).
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Ongoing access to Tech Nordic Advocates 30,000 strong Global Tech Advocates Community, global markets, clients, partners and entrepreneurs in residence coaches throughout the programme.
Timeline and Curriculum
Kick-off
1 full day to inform, inspire & network with your cohort + mentor matching
- Kick-off
- How to get the best from mentoring
- Lessons from successful tech entrepreneur
- Mentor matching and kick-off of mentoring programme
Part 1
Setting the company Business plan, Legal, Finance, HR
- Law, Valuation, Legal Workshop – what is a business
- What is a business plan and how to write one one-pager
- Value proposition
- Financial planning 101
- Hands on Business Model Canvasing
Part 2
Product Development & Design
- From ideas to Services: Designing Digital Services workshop
- Service/UI design workshop
- Rapid prototyping with agile learning
Part 3
Marketing, PR & Sales
- Brand Development for Startups
- Product market fit + Your go to market strategy
- Basic of PR
- Sales/How to sell
Part 4
Fundraising
- Soft Funding/How to nail your applications
- Access to funding, from Soft Money to Loans and Venture Capital
- How to raise funding from angels?
- Investor Killer Pitch
Part 5
Personal Development
- What is Executive Presence, Why You Need It And How To Get It
- How to build a seam
- Alternative ways to build your company/impact
- Lessos, do’s and dont’s: How to prevent burnout
The International Mentoring Programme is delivered through interactive masterclasses, workshops, seminars, 1:1 coaching, demo and pitch events, networking sessions, Danish, Nordic and international events and trade missions. Experts, mentors, coaches, inspirational speakers and sessions are adapted to represent the needs/challenges of diverse founders.
About you
We welcome applications from:
pre-startup founders
women with great ideas to solve real problems using digital/tech
early-stage startups
founders who’ve launched their companies but need help to grow
revenue-generating businesses
startups that are already making money but could do with some support from Danish and international mentors to accelerate their growth
You will need to have:
a strong drive to succeed
you’ll be passionate, motivated and ready to take your business to the next level
an openness to learn and grow
you’ll be supported by expert mentors and a network of like-minded founders who can help you move faster
the ability to commit six months to the programme
a clear focus
you’ll be dedicated to solving a defined business problem with technology
a driven, coachable and collaborative mindset
you’ll be open to feedback, adaptable and ready to make the most of this opportunity
How much does it cost?
The mentoring programme is funded by Industriens Fond, the City of Copenhagen, private partners and Tech Nordic Advocates. Because of that you’ll only need to pay a deposit, which we’ll refund when you finish. The deposit is 2000 kr.
Note that we can only give you your deposit back if you complete the full programme.
How do I apply?
Fill in a few details to let us know you’re interested and we’ll be in touch.