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Incubator - the best platform for rapid growth

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Startups want growth - we want it too

At the incubator, you'll have access to a team of experienced entrepreneurs, investors and business experts. As you know, in the world of sport as in business, a coach can make the difference between mediocrity and excellence.

1. Save time - As entrepreneurs, we understand that time is precious. We help you focus on the right things.

2. Accelerate growth - With our incubator, you can get out into the world faster. We have an experienced coaching team of serial entrepreneurs, investors and industry professionals who have the experience to help you cut through the mistakes.

3. A network of peers - Whether you're creating a new market or shaking up an old one, we'll help you tap into a strong network and maximise the benefits for your business. At the Startup factory, you can network with industry professionals, investors and other entrepreneurs. You can find new clients and partners through our events. Peer support is invaluable. We have 24 startups from different industries at the incubator, sharing experiences, tips and networks with each other.

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4. We are committed to your success - We genuinely want to be involved in building your growth and future success story. We've helped our startups in the past, so now we want to give back. Over the course of two years, we've taken the time to learn a wide range of business needs.

5. Growing financial expertise - We know that finance and internationalisation are key for startup entrepreneurs. We organise investor events where you can meet domestic and foreign investors. We also offer financial coaching four times a year. We will help you build a complete financing path from different sources.

 

The Startup Factory is an exceptional player. We do not take a stake in your company, as we are a non-profit in-house company, made possible by the City of Jyväskylä, the University of Jyväskylä and Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.

An experienced and entrepreneur-driven coaching team at your disposal

At the Startup Factory, you have access to a top-tier coaching team of experienced serial entrepreneurs, investors and business experts. We don't do things for you, but help you achieve things on your own. You get access to our team's first-hand experience in business, growth entrepreneurship and the international start-up world. We have led numerous rounds of funding, exits and growth companies. We share practical tips and valuable experience with you, that will help your company avoid many pitfalls and achieve success faster.

Our experience to date in numbers:

3200 number of coaching references
137 Years of entrepreneurial experience
91 Number of mergers and acquisitions
141 Number of Advisor and Board roles

Focus on the right things with us

The two-year incubation training is tailored to your and your company's needs and the schedule of your business, focusing on the topics that are most relevant to your business. The tcoaching will help you reduce mistakes and optimise decisions. Coaching topics may include finance, internationalisation, financial ratios, team recruitment, etc.

Incubation coaching costs 245 €/month for businesses, the rest of the costs are paid by the owners of the Incubator without any commitment. We do not take contributions from companies. Coaching requires at least 4h per month. Find out more about our coaching and how it is delivered, and our entry criteria.

Success is a by-product of prosperity

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The well-being and prosperity of an entrepreneur is not a matter of chance. That's why, in addition to business coaching, we coach the people behind the business. At the heart of our incubator concept is the Performance Program, a wellness and performance programme for the core team of the incubator client.

The programme provides coaching on three themes - entrepreneurial performance, team building and HRD, and developing a culture of growth. We want to be truly involved in supporting and building the growth and future success stories of our incubators!

Check out the Performance Program!

Harness your team and business potential

  • Better identify the most critical and key points for growth, so you can maximise value and repatriation faster and reach your business potential sooner
  • Mutual approaches become clearer, more focused and concrete - getting more out of your team's expertise
  • Create a stronger culture of collaboration
  • A clearer view of how to build a well-functioning team
  • Increased chances of success with the Enterprise Factory - you have access toa digital coaching platform anywhere, anytime, in addition to your coaches

Support and help for you as an entrepreneur

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From the skin to the head and business:

We coach high performing and prosperous growth entrepreneurs

The incubator has hosted companies ranging from robotics to the clothing industry and from cancer research to scalable ERP projects.

At the Incubator, we welcome you when your business idea isscalable. By scalable, we mean that your company's product, service or idea is one that can be used to increase sales without having to increase the resources needed to produce it by the same amount.

In addition to a scalable idea, we expect your idea to be backed by a team (minimum 2 people) and the will to grow.

The incubator offers a place for 12 months+12 months per year to 12 of the most potential Jyväskylä-based startups with acumulative turnover of less than 1 M€.

The selection for acceptance to the incubator is always made by a gate-rating panel external to the Entrepreneurial Factory, based on the company's sales pitch and figures.

Interested? Check out our criteria!

Let our customers tell us,

how they have benefited from the coaching

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Matti ToivonenCEO, Green Carbon

"With our entrepreneurial history so far, we have realised that although we know many things, we don't know everything and help is needed in many sectors."

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Marko FileniusCEO, Tridea

"As an experienced business leader, it's dangerous to think you know everything. Community is a force that opens your eyes to different perspectives and helps you stay out of your own bubble."

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Petteri MalinenPoweresta
"The Startup Factory network has been invaluable. The network has accelerated the progress of our goals significantly!
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Eeva GeierRIVA Clothing
"Thanks to ithe ncubator coaching, we far exceeded our financial targets and tripled our turnover."
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Juuso Tiitola and Olli JärvieCycled
"We've been through quite a mill, and we wouldn't be at this point without the Incubator and the coaching! We highly recommend the Incubator program to other entrepreneurs. A big thank you to the Startup Factory!"
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Aleksi HalsasCEO, SalesLed
“The collaboration was a pleasant surprise! There was an immediate understanding and insight into how the private sector operates from the very first meeting, and the sparring and exchange of ideas have provided real value for the development of our business.”

Watch the video to see how Hautomo Coaching has helped WeeeFiner in business development!

Criteria must be met to enter the incubator*

The incubator training lasts for two years. Only the most potential growers with a scalable business idea will be selected. Growth requires desire and commitment, which is why our admission criteria are strict. The company should preferably be a maximum of 5 years old and have a cumulative turnover of no more than €1M. Please note that your company must be Jyväskylä-based to take advantage of our incubation services.

“The final decision on admission to the Incubator is always made by an external gate panel, based on the company’s pitch and financials. Learn more about the criteria of the Incubator .

 

*Do our criteria give you pause? Don’t hesitate to get in touch, and let’s take a closer look at your business idea!

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Scalable product/service
Scalable product/service A credible plan to raise the capital and human resources needed to scale up
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A committed team
A committed team

At least 2 full-time entrepreneurs/employees

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A credible financial plan
A credible financial plan

The company has a credible financial plan for the future. The cumulative turnover of the company should preferably not exceed 1M€.

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Entrepreneurs' willingness to develop and receive coaching
Entrepreneurs' willingness to develop and receive coaching

A clear understanding of the coaching focus agreed with the Startup Factory.

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Link to Jyväskylä
Link to Jyväskylä The company is based in Jyväskylä and the key people are committed to the services of the Startup Factory.
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The ability to grow
The ability to grow

Full-time operations, piloting, product development in the final stages, start-up funding in place. The company is preferably max. 5 years old.

Watch the video to see the premises of the Startup Factory!

Is your goal to secure external funding for a growth-oriented business idea?

In the early stages, a growth-oriented business idea almost always needs external funding to support rapid growth. The financing options for a growth company, on the other hand, require the company to be eligible for funding. Our digital finance coaching is for all businesses seeking for rapid growth!

  • What types of financing are available for your business?
  • How to prepare for a funding round?

Funding coaching is free of charge and does not require you to be enrolled in any other Startup Factory coaching programmes.

Interested in funding coaching?

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Get inspired at our events!

Get inspired, grow, and develop! Trainings and events by Startup Factory and its partners offer you the opportunity to build your own expertise. With a relaxed yet highly professional approach, these sessions ensure you won’t leave empty-handed.

Check out the events!

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8.4.-29.4.2026 Pitchausvalmennus

11.5 & 28.5.2026 Business Rally Shakedown

Frequently asked questions

WHAT CAN YOU GET FROM THE INCUBATOR?

The incubator offers coaching and modern facilities!

Coaching in the incubator focuses on business coaching, alongside Performance Coaching, which focuses on the mental and physical wellbeing of the growth entrepreneur. The business coaching is supported by monthly, company-specific business reviews with a responsible coach.

The coaching is mainly one-to-one sparring sessions, repeated on a monthly basis. Coaching is available for 4 + 2 hours per month. Four hours from your own head coach, two hours from other coaches.

In addition to the coaching, Hautomo offers the company the opportunity to take advantage of the new and prestigious working space in the Startup Factory and a community of like-minded people.

The incubator also organises a number of events to strengthen the network and build relationships with different stakeholders. The company will also have access to a range of digital tools to promote its work.

The service costs EUR 245/month + VAT.
HOW MUCH DOES The INCUBATOR PROGRAMME COST?

During the incubation phase, companies pay a monthly fee for coaching, and some companies choose to rent an office room, which is rented separately. The incubation fee is €245/month, which includes coaching and use of the coworking space. The price for a private office room starts at €285.

HOW TO GET TO THE INCUBATOR?

With the support of our coaches, your business idea is evaluated against the admission criteria. Based on this assessment, you may advance to the incubator panel, which selects 12 companies each year to join the Incubator.

Check out our criteria!
Can I get funding from The incubator?

We do not invest in businesses. We have identified numerous financing options for growth-oriented companies and are actively updating our knowledge of financing options and building networks with investors and financiers.

We regularly organise Funding Panels, where financiers and investors come to listen to the financing needs and viability of growth entrepreneurs.

Getting into the incubator does not automatically guarantee a company access to funding or equity investment. However, the incubator has very good relationships and networks with various financiers and we are constantly working in close cooperation with, for example, the University of Jyväskylä's investment company Unifund, JAMK's Turbin Fund, FiBAN, various business angels, Business Finland and the ELY Centre.
WHAT KIND OF BUSINESSES ARE THERE IN THE INCUBATOR?

We have companies ranging from the clothing industry to cancer research. Our clients come from a wide range of industries, but they are united by a desire to grow and develop their scalable business! All companies are based in Jyväskylä and have a cumulative turnover of less than EUR 1 million.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF BUSINESS COACHES?

Startup Factory personnel act as advisors, and the entrepreneur retains full responsibility for the business.

Startup Factory staff serve as coaches and spar with companies, but do not participate in, for example, financing or sales negotiations with clients. The coaches provide support, but they do not make decisions or carry out actions on behalf of the company.

Startup Factory does not take an ownership stake in the companies.

 

Do you have a business idea or a start-up that you want to grow?

Book a free chat with a Startup Factory coach. Together we will discuss the maturity of your business idea, its growth potential and what steps we can take to help you grow.

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