Ready to go further?
A hands-on program for founders who are ready to go all in. Mentorship, courses, and direct access to the people who can help you grow.
The 6AM Accelerator program In six months you'll go from a prototype to real momentum. When you leave 6AM you'll have one or more of: paying pilot customers or users, focus and direction in your product development, a financing plan, the fundamental knowledge you need as a founder, the tools for a pre-seed investment, and a relevant network.
Courses & workshops Sales, financing, founder performance, legal, and product development.
Network Direct access to founders, investors, and the people who can actually move the needle for you.
Expert partners Advice and sparring with partners in legal, accounting, and more.
Mentorship A coach and mentor in your corner from day one.
Pitch training Sharpen how you tell your story before it counts.
Demo Night An open finale to connect with investors, customers, and mentors.
Alumni network A network of experienced founders who have been there.
Investor meetings Exclusive introductions to investors who fit your case.
Social meetups Regular lunches, alumni meetups, and afterworks.
Mental health support A psychologist offering. The only incubator in Norway to provide it.
Top-ranked in Europe One of the leading programs in Europe, per Financial Times and Statista since 2024.
International trips Invitations to trips focused on export and investment, like SLUSH.
Who we back
We're looking for...
01
A prototype with pilot customers or users
You've moved past the idea stage. Something real is in the hands of real people, and you're learning from how they use it.
02
A core team
A founding team with the skills and knowledge required by the product, technology, and customers. This could be a solo founder.
03
A scalable concept
A product and business model that, when the timing is right, exhibits the scalability and related characteristics required to build, run, and grow the company.
04
International ambitions
You're aiming beyond Norway. You want to build something that can compete and win on a global stage.
How it runs
Practically speaking
Six months, from application to what comes after. Hover a point to see what happens.
- Apply
Application
Apply whenever at 6am.no/apply, we review on a rolling basis. The next cohort starts at the beginning of next semester. You'll receive valuable feedback regardless of whether you're accepted or not.
- Interview
How good is the fit?
We'll meet, get to know each other, dig into the case, and figure out together whether 6AM is the right next step for you right now.
- Week 1
Kickoff week
A week-long program in Trondheim with everyone in the cohort. You start together, in the same room.
- Month 1–3
Build momentum
You build with all the 6AM resources at your disposal. Weekly-ish courses and workshops with experts, mentor follow-ups, social gatherings, office hours, and more.
- Month 4–6
Continue building
Same as month 1–3, and you'll start to prepare for investor meetings and Demo Night.
- Demo Night
Demo Night
An open finale where you meet investors, founders, customers, and mentors from across the Norwegian startup ecosystem.
- After
Alumni
You join the alumni network for the long run: warm intros, hiring, and great founders and operators. You also give back to the next wave of founders.
In their words
Why founders join
Hover a founder to hear what changed for them.
When you're building a company from scratch, you need people who both believe in the vision and dare to ask the hard questions. That's 6AM. Building a startup is a rollercoaster, but they make sure you never feel alone in the cart: they challenge you, open doors, and help you understand what is happening, what is coming, and how to get through it.
Helle Christiansen, Co-Founder & CEO, Demp6AM was instrumental in helping us as founders transition from academia to the startup environment. Through course-week we received focused and personalized support in developing the foundation for our business, while the 6AM program as a whole brought us into a community and network that we still benefit from today.
Andrea Faltynkova, Co-Founder & CEO, F&Z Solutions6AM was the first room where our ambition didn't sound crazy. Nobody there told us our goals were unrealistic. And the program never really ends: they were still opening doors for us four years later, long after we stopped being their problem.
Scott Bekke, Co-Founder & CEO, Leasi6AM offers a perfect mix of insight, network, and real startup energy. Always relevant and valuable for us.
Alf Egil Edvardsen, Co-Founder & CEO, Mia HealthFrequently asked
First-time tech founders who have an idea, prototype, or early product and want structured support to gain real momentum.
There is an application form over at 6am.no/apply. We try to enroll startups on a rolling basis, and the final call for applications is towards the end of each semester. The program starts up at the beginning of the subsequent semester.
The program fee is 30 000 NOK, and is considered a deductible. The remaining 90 000 NOK is granted by Innovation Norway (previously SIVA).
The Accelerator runs for 6 months.
You don't have to live here to apply, but if accepted you should plan to spend most of the program on-site with the cohort.
No.
No. We're more than happy to join advisory boards, and you'll get a dedicated 6AM-mentor throughout the program.
Yes. The program is designed for founders ready to go all in. You should expect to commit full-time from week one, although we understand if you have other obligations such as university, a part-time job, etc.
Yes.
A short deck is helpful but not required. We care more about who you are and why you're building this.
Good question. Next, please!
Send them to Erik, Marcus or Inger-Lovise (see the team page).
Applications
Apply here
You can apply any time you want. We review applications and enroll startups on a rolling basis, and the final call for applications is towards the end of each semester (see our LinkedIn page for latest updates on deadlines). The program starts up at the beginning of the subsequent semester.
If you're in doubt, please don't hesitate to contact us or send in an application. You'll receive valuable feedback regardless of whether you're accepted or not.
