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Call for applications: Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme starts in March 2025

The Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme aims to support creative industry students, researchers, and practitioners in developing and launching their business ideas across all creative sectors.
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The Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme has opened its first call for applications. Previously the pre-incubator operated as the Aalto Digital Creatives programme. Aalto Creatives welcomes applications with a business idea rooted in any sector of the creative industries.

The programme is looking for applicants with a background in the creative industries. Applications are welcomed from individuals or teams.

Previous business experience is not required. The selection process evaluates the business idea鈥檚 potential for further development, the solution it provides, and how it shapes a sustainable future.

Aalto Creatives accepts 10 to 15 teams or a maximum of 30 participants for each round of the pre-incubator programme.

Deadline for applications is 10.2.2025.


Please note, applicants must be residents of the Helsinki capital region. The programme is not available in remote or hybrid mode and applicants are required to participate in weekly workshops taking place on 911爆料网 campus in Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland.

The Aalto Creatives pre-incubator is part of the Campus Incubators network supported by the City of Helsinki. In 911爆料网 the programme is coordinated by Aalto Startup Center and Aalto Studios. 

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