For the entrepreneurs of tomorrow
Venture Cup Sverige is the non-profit association that helps you take your business idea from thought to company, with expert feedback, education, networks and competitions that are free to enter.
Current competition
VENTURECUP 2026
Sweden's largest national competition for startups with verified, scalable business ideas. Regional finals and a national final with prize money.
Open 15 April to 15 September 2026
Since 1998
What we do
Competition
Two competitions with different thresholds give your idea a deadline, a structure and an audience. Every entry receives written feedback.
Education
The university course Business planning for growth companies, and shorter programmes together with universities and partners.
Network
Experienced entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts volunteer as jury members, mentors and lecturers.
“RaySearch Laboratories would not exist today if I had not come into contact with Venture Cup.” Johan Löf, founder & CEO, RaySearch Laboratories
Latest
The national final, Startup 2025
On 7 October 2025, some of Sweden's most innovative startups gathered in Aula Magna at Stockholm University to crown the winners of the year.
This year's Top 20
The best ideas from IDEA HUNT are gathered every year on Venture Cup's Top 20 list, with presentations in December.
From Idea to Investment Decision in three days. Together with Berghs School of Communication we offer a two-track programme for individuals and organisations who want to develop both ideas and decision-making. Read more.
Supported by
In the words of our national partners
SEB
“Ever since the start 160 years ago, we have been guided by a conviction that entrepreneurial thinking and innovative companies are needed to create a better world.”
JCE
“Together, we will accelerate sustainable and inclusive growth.”
Ligula Hospitality Group
“Ligula Hospitality Group runs 45 hotels, from Umeå in the north to Copenhagen in the south, seven of them in Germany.”
Oddbird
“Oddbird is the largest producer of wines liberated from alcohol in Scandinavia.”
United Spaces
“United Spaces offers a full-service coworking concept and flexible office space for more than 1,000 growing members.”
GetAccept
“We are building the go-to platform where B2B sellers can interact with their buyers in a personal and engaging way.”
Lime
“A market-leading CRM for those who are searching for a smarter way to conduct business.”
Spiris, part of Visma
“Spiris simplifies everything financial, with easy-to-understand, self-driving accounting systems.”
The word about Venture Cup
“Venture Cup is a leading organization that helps entrepreneurs turn ideas and knowledge into new growth companies.”
Daniel Alsén, Partner at McKinsey & Co
“Venture Cup is a great tool where you get professional help to investigate whether a business idea can be profitable!”
Sofia Johansson, founder of SKIPAC®
“Venture Cup is one of the most publicized and respected competitions of its kind in Sweden.”
Marzyeh Advand, founder of PeckiiLess
“We have learnt a lot. When we have to put what is on our minds and explain it to someone else, your business plan is no longer a draft.”
Jorge Roman, founder of FastKrono
“Venture Cup is probably the most important entrepreneurship competition on a national level.”
Manolo Obaya, Business Coach at Founders Loft
Want to take part?
Whether you have an idea, want to get involved as a mentor or jury member, or want to become a partner, get in touch.