SXChallenge

A MULTI-STAGE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
FUELING STARTUPS, SCALEUPS AND INVESTORS WITH SKILLS, FUNDING AND NETWORK SINCE 2015

WHAT:
 A Multi-Stage accelerator program
Where: Online with Physical Kickoff and Closing EventS

WHEN:
  Every FALL From September-November
- SEptember // Physical/hybrid kickoff for all
- September - November // THE EXPERT sessions - digital
- November // Physical/hybrid kickoff for all

Who Can APPLY? 
- Startups or SCALEUPS
- INvestors - experienced & new startup investors
- Partners - service, corporate and community

PRICE: STARTUPS: APPLY FOR SPONSORING
- Request more info for additional prices.
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“WHAT CAN YOU ACHIEVE IN A YEAR?"

The SX Challenge is a 4 months Acceleration Process for Startups, Scale-ups, Investors and Partners. Bringing change-makers together through a series of training, investing and coaching activities in the fall semester. 

Since 2015, 1500 startups, 1000 investors and 100 corporate partners have been trained in one of our many training programs. More than NOK 2.5 billion have been invested in our alumni startups, and several investors have become professional VC´s.

The SX challenge is a new structure from 2024, combining the best from a series of programs into one large accelerator process in the fall period between the regula Startup Extreme events in April.

Founders, investors or partners to startups - we invite you to unlock your path to growth and success by joining the SX Challenge.

APPLICATION WINDOW IS MAY - AUGUST 2024

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JOIN IN AND WE WILL FUEL FUTURE SUCCESS STORIES TOGETHER

BUILD A STARTUP

UNLOCK THE PATH TO YOUR SUCCESS STORY

Train, find investors, and structure your company for venture success while attracting the right partners. 

Since 2010 we have been inspiring, educated thousands entrepreneurs through training programs.

Apply to the program and unlock the path to your success story. 

Or access capital from the SX Arena Investor network. 

  • FUNDRAISING TRAINING
  • INVESTOR PLATFORM

INVEST IN  STARTUPS

ACE YOUR STARTUP INVESTMENT AMBITIONS

Build network, access national dealflow, & learn the art of startup-investing from senior venture experts. 

Since 2015, Startup Norway has been running Norway's most inclusive investor community for startup investors.

Join the educational training program for entering the startup scene.

  • DEALFLOW PLATFORM ACCESS
  • TRAINING PROGRAM

SUCCEED AS A PARTNER

ACING YOUR STARTUP GAME IS EASIER TOGETHER

Weather you are a corporate innovator, political influencer, startup hub, or service provider. 

No innovation succeed in a vacuum. Let's stand shoulder to shoulder, and support the future startup success stories together. 

Join our partner network of 50+ engaged organisations from the Nordics. 

  • STARTUP PROGRAMS
  • INDUSTRY DEEP-DIVES
  • TRAINING PROGRAMS

WHAT OTHERS SAY

Since 2015 over 1000 startups, 30 scaleups and 1000 investors have joined our programs under the Angel Challenge, Scaleup Studio and the fundraising for startups brand. Here's what they say; 

The most valuable startup program we have participated in. Highly due to the relevance in the topics we discussed and that the founder team set the agenda themselves
HENRIETTE
SCALEUP STUDIO PARTICIPANT 
2023
Tough, direct approach and crystal-clear feedback has provided us with invaluable, actionable insights, significantly enhancing our fundraising strategies
Founder
Scaleup Studio 2023
This was our first meeting with fundraising and pitching for potential investors. Through the program, we realized how important it is to look at the whole and actually build a scalable company, not just product which had been our focus until now.
FOUNDER
Fa
TRaining together makeS you stronger
YOU ARE THE CREATOR OF A FUTURE YET TO BE DEFINED

Make the most out of your startup efforts and work together with experienced entpreneurs
PROGRAM CONTENT

Fundraising for Startups

Training program for ambitious early stage entrepreneurs

A two-month program to help your startups to become fundraising ready

Scaleup Studio

Mentoring program for Venture Ready startups

Venture Expert personalized program for 20 startups/scaleups - Venture preparation process for qualified selected startups. Get the European VC treatment before your first series-A VC round. 

Angel Challenge

Learn to invest in startups by doing it together with experienced startup-investors

Learn the art of startup-investing together with experienced venture and angel investors from our ecosystem. Work in parallel with the startups from the SX Challenge.

PROGRAM AGENDA: 


WHAT:
 A Multi-Stage accelerator program
Where: Online with Physical Kickoff-EVEnt and Closing Event
WHEN:
  Every FALL From September-November
- SEptember // Physical/hybrid kickoff for all
- September - November // THE EXPERT sessions - digital
- November // Physical/hybrid kickoff for all

PRICE: Different Pricing and offer For each target group
COLLABORATORS
WHO CAN JOIN

Startups

Scaleups

Investors

Corporates

Community

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"Are you visionary pre-seed or seed-stage startup with plans to raise funds or expand your client base in the next 6-12 months?"

Join the SX Challenge Accelerator Program. This is a 4-session journey focused on honing your product, learning fundraising strategies, and accelerating traction to propel your startup to new heights. Submit your interest and we'll provide more information in April.

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