Turn your idea into evidence
StartHub supports aspiring founders and early-stage teams in testing the foundations of a potential business before investing too much time or money in building it.
The focus is on understanding the problem, identifying the right customers, testing the value proposition, and defining the next meaningful step. Support is adapted to the stage and needs of each team.
Who the Incubator is for
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What you can expect
StartHub offers practical support for turning assumptions into clearer decisions. Depending on the final programme model, the support may include expert sparring, workshops, peer learning and connections within the wider startup ecosystem. The goal is not to produce more plans or presentation slides. The goal is to help founders understand what to test next, what evidence is still missing and how to move forward with greater confidence.
Build your startup in a campus environment
StartHub operates on the LAB University of Applied Sciences campus in Lahti, within an environment shared by LAB and LUT University. Participation is open to anyone interested in entrepreneurship, including those outside the LAB and LUT communities.
This location connects startup activity with education, research, students, experts and regional business networks. Where relevant, StartHub can help founders explore suitable connections within the wider LAB and LUT University ecosystem.
Not sure which type of support is right for you?
Tell us where you are now, and we will help you identify a suitable next step.