Startup Rocket
Startup Rocket
a 3-month program for early-stage startup founders
you’ve got the spark,
together we’ll launch the rocket!
you’ve got the spark,
together we’ll launch the rocket!
you’ve got the spark,
together we’ll launch the rocket!
you’ve got the spark,
together we’ll launch the rocket!
you’ve got the spark,
together we’ll launch the rocket!
Move your startup forward with clarity and support
Move your startup forward with clarity and support
Move your startup forward with clarity and support
Are you an early-stage startup founder who has already started building, but needs clearer direction, support and momentum to move forward?
Are you an early-stage startup founder who has already started building, but needs clearer direction, support and momentum to move forward?
Are you an early-stage startup founder who has already started building, but needs clearer direction, support and momentum to move forward?
Are you an early-stage startup founder who has already started building, but needs clearer direction, support and momentum to move forward?
Startup Rocket is a 3-month incubator for early-stage startups that want a structured way to develop their product, business model and direction without losing the human side of building a company.
Startup Rocket is a 3-month incubator for early-stage startups that want a structured way to develop their product, business model and direction without losing the human side of building a company.
Startup Rocket is a 3-month incubator for early-stage startups that want a structured way to develop their product, business model and direction without losing the human side of building a company.
Startup Rocket is a 3-month incubator for early-stage startups that want a structured way to develop their product, business model and direction without losing the human side of building a company.
The program combines weekly peer retrospectives, monthly reflection sessions, expert sparring sessions and hands-on AI workshops to support founders in making better decisions, learning faster and progressing with confidence.
The program combines weekly peer retrospectives, monthly reflection sessions, expert sparring sessions and hands-on AI workshops to support founders in making better decisions, learning faster and progressing with confidence.
The program combines weekly peer retrospectives, monthly reflection sessions, expert sparring sessions and hands-on AI workshops to support founders in making better decisions, learning faster and progressing with confidence.
The program combines weekly peer retrospectives, monthly reflection sessions, expert sparring sessions and hands-on AI workshops to support founders in making better decisions, learning faster and progressing with confidence.
Startup Rocket is run in a hybrid format and connects you directly to the Tampere startup ecosystem, giving you first-hand access to relevant events, people and opportunities. The program is designed to be flexible, so you can stay focused on building your startup while we help remove friction along the way. The focus is on steady progress: testing ideas, learning from experience and moving closer to customers, funding or growth.
Startup Rocket is run in a hybrid format and connects you directly to the Tampere startup ecosystem, giving you first-hand access to relevant events, people and opportunities. The program is designed to be flexible, so you can stay focused on building your startup while we help remove friction along the way. The focus is on steady progress: testing ideas, learning from experience and moving closer to customers, funding or growth.
Startup Rocket is run in a hybrid format and connects you directly to the Tampere startup ecosystem, giving you first-hand access to relevant events, people and opportunities. The program is designed to be flexible, so you can stay focused on building your startup while we help remove friction along the way. The focus is on steady progress: testing ideas, learning from experience and moving closer to customers, funding or growth.
Startup Rocket is run in a hybrid format and connects you directly to the Tampere startup ecosystem, giving you first-hand access to relevant events, people and opportunities. The program is designed to be flexible, so you can stay focused on building your startup while we help remove friction along the way. The focus is on steady progress: testing ideas, learning from experience and moving closer to customers, funding or growth.
ready to move your startup forward?
ready to move your startup forward?
ready to move your startup forward?
Startup Rocket is for
Early-stage startups with a Y-tunnus
Founders who are past the idea phase but still developing their business
Teams looking for structure, feedback and community during an important early growth phase
Startup Rocket is for
Early-stage startups with a Y-tunnus
Founders who are past the idea phase but still developing their business
Teams looking for structure, feedback and community during an important early growth phase
Startup Rocket is for
Early-stage startups with a Y-tunnus
Founders who are past the idea phase but still developing their business
Teams looking for structure, feedback and community during an important early growth phase
Startup Rocket is for
Early-stage startups with a Y-tunnus
Founders who are past the idea phase but still developing their business
Teams looking for structure, feedback and community during an important early growth phase
Selection process
We have 15 spots available! Interviews may start while applications are still open, and final selections will be made within one week after the application deadline
Selection process
We have 15 spots available! Interviews may start while applications are still open, and final selections will be made within one week after the application deadline
Selection process
We have 15 spots available! Interviews may start while applications are still open, and final selections will be made within one week after the application deadline
Selection process
We have 15 spots available! Interviews may start while applications are still open, and final selections will be made within one week after the application deadline
Cost
The program is absolutely free. There are no fees.
Cost
The program is absolutely free. There are no fees.
Cost
The program is absolutely free. There are no fees.
Cost
The program is absolutely free. There are no fees.
application period
5.1.2026-15.2.2026
application period
5.1.2026-15.2.2026
program running
16.3.-8.6.2026
program running
16.3.-8.6.2026
what to expect?
what to expect?
what to expect?
Startup Rocket combines peer mentoring, expert-led sessions and hands-on AI workshops into a practical incubator experience.
During the program, you will:
Startup Rocket combines peer mentoring, expert-led sessions and hands-on AI workshops into a practical incubator experience.
During the program, you will:
Take part in weekly retrospectives and peer mentoring to track progress and get concrete feedback. These 5-min retrospectives are shared in Discord every Friday and use structured peer support to keep everyone moving forward.
Take part in weekly retrospectives and peer mentoring to track progress and get concrete feedback. These 5-min retrospectives are shared in Discord every Friday and use structured peer support to keep everyone moving forward.
Join monthly reflection sessions focused on turning insights into clear priorities and actions. These sessions are held on-site and led by expert facilitators who help turn your biggest challenges into clear solutions and actionable direction.
Join monthly reflection sessions focused on turning insights into clear priorities and actions. These sessions are held on-site and led by expert facilitators who help turn your biggest challenges into clear solutions and actionable direction.
Get hands-on experience with AI tools and workshops that support learning, decision-making and business development. No prior AI experience needed, the focus is on using AI in ways that actually help you move forward as a founder.
Get hands-on experience with AI tools and workshops that support learning, decision-making and business development. No prior AI experience needed, the focus is on using AI in ways that actually help you move forward as a founder.
Get access to practical resources and expert sparring sessions for early-stage startup development. One-on-one sparring sessions in the second month provide focused guidance to help you overcome key challenges and accelerate progress.
Get access to practical resources and expert sparring sessions for early-stage startup development. One-on-one sparring sessions in the second month provide focused guidance to help you overcome key challenges and accelerate progress.
Build meaningful connections with other founders, potential customers, investors and the wider startup ecosystem. You will get access to different types of event such as breakfasts, afterworks, founder-matchmaking events and workshops to help you build a strong network in the startup world.
Build meaningful connections with other founders, potential customers, investors and the wider startup ecosystem. You will get access to different types of event such as breakfasts, afterworks, founder-matchmaking events and workshops to help you build a strong network in the startup world.
The goal is simple: help you spend more time building your startup, while we step in with support when you hit blockers.
The goal is simple: help you spend more time building your startup, while we step in with support when you hit blockers.
what to expect?
what to expect?
Startup Rocket combines peer mentoring, expert-led sessions and hands-on AI workshops into a practical incubator experience.
During the program, you will:
Take part in weekly retrospectives and peer mentoring to track progress and get concrete feedback. These 5-min retrospectives are shared in Discord every Friday and use structured peer support to keep everyone moving forward.
Join monthly reflection sessions focused on turning insights into clear priorities and actions. These sessions are held on-site and led by expert facilitators who help turn your biggest challenges into clear solutions and actionable direction.
Get hands-on experience with AI tools and workshops that support learning, decision-making and business development. No prior AI experience needed, the focus is on using AI in ways that actually help you move forward as a founder.
Get access to practical resources and expert sparring sessions for early-stage startup development. One-on-one sparring sessions in the second month provide focused guidance to help you overcome key challenges and accelerate progress.
Build meaningful connections with other founders, potential customers, investors and the wider startup ecosystem. You will get access to different types of event such as breakfasts, afterworks, founder-matchmaking events and workshops to help you build a strong network in the startup world.
The goal is simple: help you spend more time building your startup, while we step in with support when you hit blockers.
events and opportunities
events and opportunities
On top of the activities written above, participants will be informed about inspiring and relevant startup-events and opportunities throughout the program - you get to choose the ones that spark your interest!
events and opportunities
On top of the activities written above, participants will be informed about inspiring and relevant startup-events and opportunities throughout the program - you get to choose the ones that spark your interest!
events and opportunities
On top of the activities written above, participants will be informed about inspiring and relevant startup-events and opportunities throughout the program - you get to choose the ones that spark your interest!
full flexibility
full flexibility
outside assigned monthly reflection session dates, you have full flexibility: work remotely, use Tribe Tampere's vibrant community space, or collaborate with other participants on-site.
full flexibility
outside assigned monthly reflection session dates, you have full flexibility: work remotely, use Tribe Tampere's vibrant community space, or collaborate with other participants on-site.
full flexibility
outside assigned monthly reflection session dates, you have full flexibility: work remotely, use Tribe Tampere's vibrant community space, or collaborate with other participants on-site.
shared journey
shared journey
don't worry, we'll sprinkle in some fun activities and gatherings to keep the energy high, because everything’s better when shared!
shared journey
don't worry, we'll sprinkle in some fun activities and gatherings to keep the energy high, because everything’s better when shared!
shared journey
don't worry, we'll sprinkle in some fun activities and gatherings to keep the energy high, because everything’s better when shared!
schedule & key dates
schedule & key dates
schedule & key dates
schedule & key dates
schedule & key dates
application period
application period
application period
application period
application period: 5.1.2026-15.2.2026
application period: 5.1.2026-15.2.2026
application period: 5.1.2026-15.2.2026
open idea validation workshop during this time, more info coming soon
open idea validation workshop during this time, more info coming soon
open idea validation workshop during this time, more info coming soon
key dates
key dates
key dates
key dates
program starts - kick-off event: 16.3.2026
program starts - kick-off event: 16.3.2026
from 17:00 to 19:00 (on-site)
from 17:00 to 19:00 (on-site)
from 17:00 to 19:00 (on-site)
reflection session 1: 13.4.2026
reflection session 1: 13.4.2026
reflection session 1: 13.4.2026
from 17:00 to 19:00 (on-site)
from 17:00 to 19:00 (on-site)
from 17:00 to 19:00 (on-site)
exclusive AI-workshop: (TBD)
exclusive AI-workshop: (TBD)
exclusive AI-workshop: (TBD)
TBD
TBD
TBD
1-on-1 sparring session: (TBD)
1-on-1 sparring session: (TBD)
1-on-1 sparring session: (TBD)
TBD
TBD
TBD
reflection session 2: 11.5.2026
reflection session 2: 11.5.2026
reflection session 2: 11.5.2026
from 17:00 to 19:00 (on-site)
from 17:00 to 19:00 (on-site)
from 17:00 to 19:00 (on-site)
program end - reflection session 3: 8.6.2026
program end - reflection session 3: 8.6.2026
from 17:00 to 19:00 (on-site)
from 17:00 to 19:00 (on-site)
from 17:00 to 19:00 (on-site)
inbetween on-site sessions, participants will take part in online weekly retrospectives, get continuous support, attend relevant open events (not listed here) and work towards their goals independently
inbetween on-site sessions, participants will take part in online weekly retrospectives, get continuous support, attend relevant open events (not listed here) and work towards their self-set goals independently
inbetween on-site sessions, participants will take part in online weekly retrospectives, get continuous support, attend relevant open events (not listed here) and work towards their self-set goals independently
inbetween on-site sessions, participants will take part in online weekly retrospectives, get continuous support, attend relevant open events (not listed here) and work towards their goals independently
inbetween on-site sessions, participants will take part in online weekly retrospectives, get continuous support, attend relevant open events (not listed here) and work towards their self-set goals independently
*all on-site meetings take place at Tribe, Platform6 Startup House, Åkerlundinkatu 8, 33100 Tampere
Apply to Startup Rocket!
Get access to Tampere Startup Ecosystem and start building your startup together with likeminded individuals
Program runs from 16.3.2026 to 8.6.2026
Apply before 15.2.2026
Apply to Startup Rocket!
Get access to Tampere Startup Ecosystem and start building your startup together with likeminded individuals
Program runs from 16.3.2026 to 8.6.2026
Apply before 15.2.2026
Apply to Startup Rocket!
Get access to Tampere Startup Ecosystem and start building your startup together with likeminded individuals
Program runs from 16.3.2026 to 8.6.2026
Apply before 15.2.2026
Apply to Startup Rocket!
Get access to Tampere Startup Ecosystem and start building your startup together with likeminded individuals
Program runs from
16.3.2026 to 8.6.2026
Apply before 15.2.2026
Apply to Startup Rocket!
Get access to Tampere Startup Ecosystem and start building your startup together with likeminded individuals
Program runs from 16.3.2026 to 8.6.2026
Apply before 15.2.2026
FAQs - frequently asked questions
FAQs - frequently asked questions
FAQs - frequently asked questions
FAQs - frequently asked questions
FAQs - frequently asked questions
what if I don’t have a business ID (Y-tunnus) yet?
what if I don’t have a business ID (Y-tunnus) yet?
what if I don’t have a business ID (Y-tunnus) yet?
what if I don’t have a business ID (Y-tunnus) yet?
what if I don’t have a business ID (Y-tunnus) yet?
does it cost anything?
does it cost anything?
does it cost anything?
does it cost anything?
does it cost anything?
how much time is required from me?
how much time is required from me?
how much time is required from me?
how much time is required from me?
how much time is required from me?
what are the selection criterias?
what are the selection criterias?
what are the selection criterias?
what are the selection criterias?
what are the selection criterias?
do I need to be in Tampere?
do I need to be in Tampere?
do I need to be in Tampere?
do I need to be in Tampere?
do I need to be in Tampere?
is there mentoring or coaching?
is there mentoring or coaching?
is there mentoring or coaching?
is there mentoring or coaching?
is there mentoring or coaching?
what are the AI-workshops and how do I benefit from them?
what are the AI-workshops and how do I benefit from them?
what are the AI-workshops and how do I benefit from them?
what are the AI-workshops and how do I benefit from them?
what are the AI-workshops and how do I benefit from them?
what if I can’t make it to all of the on-site meetings?
what if I can’t make it to all of the on-site meetings?
what if I can’t make it to all of the on-site meetings?
what if I can’t make it to all of the on-site meetings?
what if I can’t make it to all of the on-site meetings?
we believe that when founders grow, their businesses get stronger
we believe that when founders grow, their businesses get stronger
we believe that when founders grow, their businesses get stronger
we believe that when founders grow, their businesses get stronger
we believe that when founders grow, their businesses get stronger
do you have any questions for us?
do you have any questions for us?
do you have any questions for us?
do you have any questions for us?
do you have any questions for us?
Ishan Regmi
Ishan Regmi
Ishan Regmi
Ishan Regmi
ishan.regmi@tribetampere.com
ishan.regmi@tribetampere.com
ishan.regmi@tribetampere.com
ishan.regmi@tribetampere.com
Julia Nieminen
Julia Nieminen
Julia Nieminen
Julia Nieminen
julia.nieminen@tribetampere.com
julia.nieminen@tribetampere.com
julia.nieminen@tribetampere.com
julia.nieminen@tribetampere.com
This program is brought to you by Tribe Tampere, supported by a team of experts dedicated to your entrepreneurial journey. Startup Rocket development program is funded by Pirkanmaan Liitto. Read press release here.
This program is brought to you by Tribe Tampere, supported by a team of experts dedicated to your entrepreneurial journey. Startup Rocket development program is funded by Pirkanmaan Liitto. Read press release here.
This program is brought to you by Tribe Tampere, supported by a team of experts dedicated to your entrepreneurial journey. Startup Rocket development program is funded by Pirkanmaan Liitto. Read press release here.
This program is brought to you by Tribe Tampere, supported by a team of experts dedicated to your entrepreneurial journey. Startup Rocket development program is funded by Pirkanmaan Liitto. Read press release here.
This program is brought to you by Tribe Tampere, supported by a team of experts dedicated to your entrepreneurial journey. Startup Rocket development program is funded by Pirkanmaan Liitto. Read press release here.
about the program
duration:
March 16th - June 8th, 2026
for whom:
early-stage startups with a scalable idea AND a business ID (or a plan to create one before the program starts) - if you have questions or need help with this, send us an email, we’re happy to help!
cost:
absolutely free: no fees, no strings attached
commitment:
active participation in online weekly retrospectives, kick-off event and
3 in-depth reflection sessions onsite - on top of your independent work towards your self-set goals that you can work flexibly on
info
3-month incubator program for early-stage startup founders who want to develop their startup with clarity, confidence and support from others on a similar path
Startup Rocket is for
Early-stage startups with a Y-tunnus
Founders who are past the idea phase but still developing their business
Teams looking for structure, feedback and community during an important early growth phase
Startup Rocket is for
Early-stage startups with a Y-tunnus
Founders who are past the idea phase but still developing their business
Teams looking for structure, feedback and community during an important early growth phase
Selection process
We have 15 spots available! Interviews may start while applications are still open, and final selections will be made within one week after the application deadline
Selection process
We have 15 spots available! Interviews may start while applications are still open, and final selections will be made within one week after the application deadline
Cost
The program is absolutely free. There are no fees.
Cost
The program is absolutely free. There are no fees.
what to expect?
what to expect?
Startup Rocket combines peer mentoring, expert-led sessions and hands-on AI workshops into a practical incubator experience.
During the program, you will:
Take part in weekly retrospectives and peer mentoring to track progress and get concrete feedback. These 5-min retrospectives are shared in Discord every Friday and use structured peer support to keep everyone moving forward.
Join monthly reflection sessions focused on turning insights into clear priorities and actions. These sessions are held on-site and led by expert facilitators who help turn your biggest challenges into clear solutions and actionable direction.
Get hands-on experience with AI tools and workshops that support learning, decision-making and business development. No prior AI experience needed, the focus is on using AI in ways that actually help you move forward as a founder.
Get access to practical resources and expert sparring sessions for early-stage startup development. One-on-one sparring sessions in the second month provide focused guidance to help you overcome key challenges and accelerate progress.
Build meaningful connections with other founders, potential customers, investors and the wider startup ecosystem. You will get access to different types of event such as breakfasts, afterworks, founder-matchmaking events and workshops to help you build a strong network in the startup world.
The goal is simple: help you spend more time building your startup, while we step in with support when you hit blockers.