"Great things never came from comfort zones"

Promotes Swedish growth since 1998

Venture Cup offer a proven process for everyone who carries a business idea. Experts from different industries get involved on a non-profit basis by giving feedback on all ideas submitted. Venture Cup offers inspiration, education, guidance and the oppertunity to build a solid network.

Here are the winners in Venture Cup's Swedish final – Startup 2024!

During an unforgettable evening on 10 October 2024 in Helsingborg, some of Sweden's most innovative startups were celebrated and celebrated at the long-awaited Swedish final of Startup 2024, Venture Cup's major competition for business ideas and entrepreneurship.

The course

The perfect course for future entrepreneurs.

New competition open!

Do you dream of starting your own business? Being able to work on your hobby, be your own boss and decide on your time? IDEA in collaboration with Visma Spcs HAS OPENED!

Event Calendar

Do you want to get tips on what's going on with us at Venture Cup?
In our event calendar you will find our upcoming events.

National Partners

Ända sedan starten för 160 år sedan har vi vägletts av en övertygelse om att entreprenöriellt tänkande och innovativa företag behövs för att skapa en bättre värld.

RaySearch® is a medical technology company that develops innovative software solutions for improved cancer treatment.

Together, we will accelerate sustainable and inclusive growth.

JCE is a family-owned international investment company based in Gothenburg. We invest in both listed and unlisted companies. Though our companies we are represented all around the world.

Visma Spcs förenklar allt det ekonomiska, med lättbegripliga och självkörande ekonomisystem som gör det mesta av jobbet åt dig.

Ligula Hospitality Group driver idag 45 hotell från Umeå i norr till Köpenhamn i söder varav sju även i Tyskland.

Oddbird is the largest producer of wines liberated from alcohol in Scandinavia.

A market-leading CRM for those who are searching for a smarter way to conduct business.

We are building the go-to-platform where B2B sellers can interact with their buyers in a personal and engaging way, making business easier and faster.

Venture Cup
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ENTREPRENEURS WHO HAVE COMPETED

BUSINESS IDEAS SUBMITTED

WHICH HAS BECOME BUSINESSES

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Why Venture Cup?

Competition

Venture Cup helps entrepreneurs to develop their ideas into companies. This is done, among other things, through the competitions STARTUP & IDEA

Network

Experienced entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts and academics throughout Sweden are non-profit involved in the Venture Cup.

INSPIRATION

Venture Cup events are very popular events and attract thousands of visitors yearly.

IDEA DEVELOPMENT

Venture Cup wants to help entrepreneurs develop their business ideas and therefore offers training, workshops and feedback.

Our competitions

The gossip
about
Venture Cup...

"Venture Cup is a leading organization that helps entrepreneurs turn ideas and knowledge into new growth companies, which is something society needs and we want to support. The process is well structured and so much more than just a competition - all participants receive feedback, coaching, inspiration and training through a large non-profit commitment from senior profiles in various areas of expertise.”

Daniel Alsén Partner McKinsey & Co

”Venture Cup is a great tool where you get professional help to investigate whether a business idea can be profitable! The competition mainly helped me to structure and think through the whole process on how to develop a business concept around the product SKIPAC®.”

Sofia JohanssonFounder SKIPAC®

"Venture Cup is one of the most publicized and respected competitions of its kind in Sweden. There are so many success stories that have come from ideas that have won that we feel it will increase our chances as well. Since our main goal is getting the PeckiiLess solution into as many hands as possible, anything we can do to increase our chances is time well spent."

Marzyeh AdvandFounder PeckiiLess

"We have learnt a lot. When we have to put what is on our minds and discussed multiple times and explain it to someone else, your business plan is no longer a draft. Venture Cup is a great way to force you to present your idea, get constructive feedback from experts and make some great contacts in the future that can help you develop further your idea."

Jorge RomanFounder FastKrono

"Venture Cup is probably the most important entrepreneurship competition on a national level. To win is to be recognized as one of the most prominent, interesting and viable startups in Sweden."

Manolo ObayaBusiness Coach, Founders Loft