Tech Nordic Advocates’ international accelerator programme – proven across the Nordics – will give you the know-how, tools, connections and confidence you need to take your startup to the next level. As well as a successful international scaleup school, expert 1:1 coaching and hands-on support, you’ll also get access to a powerful global network of tech entrepreneurs, investors and partners.

⭐300 female and non-binary startup founders helped so far

⭐40% of programme participants have expanded internationally

⭐4.8-5 star rating from our alumni

“If you’re looking for a programme that will push you, challenge you and give you the tools to act, I cannot recommend this bootcamp enough!”
Rebekka Stumpf, COO, Ventum Dynamics

“Great training for scaling Culture Intelligence to a whole new level.”
Tone S. Ringstad, CEO, Culture Intelligence

“The team of coaches, the hands-on support and the genuine feedback have been nothing short of game-changing … The insights gained, the practical strategies learned and the camaraderie forged have been invaluable.”
Noli Jansson, Co-Founder, diza

How it works
We’re offering 30 female or non-binary founders or C-level leaders of tech companies with demonstrated scaleup and international expansion potential, based in Norway the unique opportunity to join this successful international accelerator programme. You’ll need to have:

• revenue or (at a minimum) moved beyond minimum viable product (MVP) stage and can point to projected revenue and revenue growth
• ambitions to scale and expand internationally
• value support to scale and expand internationally 

The programme in detail
It all starts with a 2 x 2 day, i.e. four-day bootcamp over 2 weeks. If you’re successful at showing the Day 4 judges that you have scaleup and international expansion potential, you’ll move on to the five-month international accelerator.

On average, at least 85% of bootcamp participants go through to the international accelerator. At the 2024 Oslo programme, the judges sent everyone through.

Part 1: The bootcamp – August 2025
We’ve designed our bootcamp to “inspire, push and select” – help you to think bigger and move faster and help us choose participants for the programme at the right stage to ensure they benefit from the programme 

The bootcamp will run across Oslo, Stavanger, Trondheim and Bergen, it’s two days a week over two weeks. 

See an example bootcamp programme.

Part 2: The five-month international accelerator – mid-August/early September 2025 to January 2026
The five-month international accelerator is made up of four structured learning sprints, designed to help you grow your business with confidence.  You can the international accelerator programme with the four learning sprints HERE

The format of the four learning sprints includes: 

• interactive workshops, case studies and coaching
• peer-to-peer support groups
• demo days, pitch and networking events
• introductions to potential investors, clients and global industry leaders through the Global Tech Advocates’ network of 48 global tech hubs and 30,000 tech leaders
• collaboration with international embassies, partners and accelerators 
• trade missions to key markets like the UK, US and Canada
• interactions with our global women-in-tech community.

At the end of the accelerator, you will submit a scaleup and international expansion plan for your business. The international accelerator programme will give you the content you need for that.

How much does it cost?
Thanks to our partners and Tech Nordic Advocates, you’ll only need to pay a small fee of 8,000 NOK. That’s to cover our admin costs. 

If you complete the international accelerator, and submit a scaleup and international expansion plan at the end, we’ll give you 3,000 NOK back – so the whole programme will only cost you 5,000 NOK.

How do I register interest?
You may register your interest HERE and we’ll be in touch.

A proven pathway to success
Explore the sections below to find out more about the benefits of the programme.

Learn at our international scaleup school
All the know-how, connections and support you need to scale up and expand internationally.

Get insights from entrepreneurs in residence
Tap into the experience of successful tech entrepreneurs and experts in Norway, and beyond. Get the advice you need, when you need it, from people who’ve been there.

Join a grassroots tech community
Connect with 30,000 tech leaders across 48 global tech hubs as part of Global Tech Advocates – the world’s ONLY global tech community. 

Take part in trade missions
Explore new markets and build international partnerships on trade missions to the Nordics, UK and US with our global tech community.

Get expert pitch training
Become pitch perfect with training from top international specialists. Then showcase your skills at pitch events in Norway and worldwide.

Connect with investors
Meet Norwegian and international investors who can help fund and fuel your growth.

Get exclusive advice
Personalised one-to-one guidance from business, legal, financial and tech experts.

Become part of northern Europe’s biggest women-in-tech network
Join a thriving community of founders, entrepreneurs, investors and leaders, all ready to support and connect with you.

Thank you to our partners
We couldn’t run this programme without the support of our fantastic partners. They are:

FAQs

Why do we need this programme?
Norway is bottom of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) average for female entrepreneurship for women between 18 and 64. And only 0.7% of venture capital is invested in female-led startups. This programme is designed to change that – giving female and non-binary founders the support, mentoring and connections they need to grow and scale their tech businesses.

How does the application process work?
You only need to apply once to be considered for the full programme. You can let us know you’re interested by filling in this form.

If you’re successful, you’ll start with the pre-accelerator bootcamp. After you complete all four days, we’ll decide whether to offer you a spot on the five-month international accelerator.

What do I need to do if I’m offered a place at the bootcamp?
Please confirm your spot by email within a week of getting the offer.

Do I have to go to all four days of the bootcamp?
Yes. If you don’t, we won’t be able to consider you for the international accelerator.

What if I don’t get a place on the international accelerator?
If we don’t offer you one after the bootcamp, you’re welcome to apply again for a later programme.

What does completing the international accelerator involve?
You’ll need to go to all the sessions, then submit a scaleup and international expansion plan.