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KTH Innovation Launch. For KTH founders with big ambitions.

Batch 24 - January-June, 2027

Deadline 4 November

A founder presenting at the KTH Innovation Launch kickoff

KTH Innovation Launch

You've landed on the application page for KTH Innovation Launch. This is a program for startup teams that want to go from prototype to market, build something that scales and join a creative community of founders with big ambitions. Open to teams founded by students and researchers at KTH.

Explore the full program

Join one of Europe's leading startup hubs

450+

KTH Innovation ranks as one of Europe's leading startup hubs, supporting 450+ startup teams every year.

20

Each semester, KTH Innovation Launch selects 20 promising teams with the ideas, drive and potential to build something bigger.

Financial Times: Europe's Leading Start-Up Hubs 2025-2026, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

From AI and robotics to next-generation software

Health, climate, fashion, food, space or entertainment. We back creative and ambitious teams with technical solutions in all areas.

KTH Innovation Launch Alumni

  • SuperAnnotate
  • Rebaba
  • Dentio
  • Imagi
  • Flox
  • Zaver
  • Greenely
  • Ordo Labs
  • Elyra
  • Everi Labs
  • Hedda
  • Root Bio
  • Airmee
  • FleetMQ
  • Funki
  • häppi
  • Kollin
  • NFA
  • Quandify
  • SimulAir

Founded by KTH Innovation alumni

Anton Osika, founder of Lovable

Starting a business is the best way to shape the future. I think KTH Innovation is a great spring-pad to jump into that world.”

Anton Osika

Founder of Lovable

What you get

Space to build

Get office space at Teknikringen 1. Gain access to maker space and recording studio.

In your corner

Experienced coaches, mentors, experts and entrepreneurs. What you need, when you need it. All for free, with no equity-claim.

Your startup community

Build alongside founders who share ideas, celebrate wins and support each other through ups and downs.

Global connections

Tap into an international network of startups, investors, industry partners and leading universities.

Practical details & FAQ
Paula Runsten and Felix Kruse, founders of Rebaba

The support from KTH Innovation was pivotal. It's more than an incubator with great coaches and smart people. It's a community of like-minded creators and visionaries who want to build something new.”

Paula Runsten & Felix Kruse

Founders of Rebaba

Backing KTH startups

  • a16z
  • Inception Fund
  • NVIDIA
  • Luminar Ventures
  • Y Combinator
  • Wave Ventures
  • NATO Innovation Fund
  • Onsight Ventures

Perks from companies like

Exclusive deals, discounts and free tools to help you build and grow your startup.

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Ready to launch?

Tell us what you're building and where you want to take it.

Bring what you've developed so far, and get the resources, support and networks to take the next step towards launching and growing your startup.

KTH Innovation Launch is open to teams where at least 30% of the founders have an active connection to KTH through studies or research. Alumni can apply up to a year after graduation.

Applications close 4 November