Six ways to build
Six ways to go from idea to company. Find the one that fits where you are right now.
01
Forward
Accelerator
LUTES's flagship summer program takes your team from a raw idea to a real pitch in ten weeks. Forward ends with a Demo Day in front of investors and the wider startup community.
Duration10 weeks
TimingSummer
Team2–4 people
02
Velocity
Accelerator
A one-week sprint for people sitting on an idea they haven't committed to yet. You'll test your assumptions, talk to real users, and ship a working prototype.
Duration1 week
TimingSpring & fall
Team1–3 people
03
Katalyst
Incubator
A four-month incubator for teams already building something serious. You get workspace, regular mentor check-ins, and a clear path to your first funding round.
DurationUp to 4 months
TimingSpring & Fall
Team1–5 people
04
Taival
Excursion
A small group of active LUTES builders heads to one of the world's top startup cities. Expect company visits, VC meetings, and honest talks with founders who've already done it.
Duration5–7 days
Timing1–2× per year
Open toBuilders
05
Hackathons
Competition
48 hours to build something real and pitch it to a jury. It's the fastest way to learn what building under pressure feels like, and plenty of people leave with a co-founder.
Duration48 hours
Timing3–4 per year
Team2–4 people
06
Idearace
Pitching
Idearace pitching competition open to anyone with a startup idea. Five minutes on stage, a jury Q&A, and €5,000 for the winner.
Format5 min pitch + Q&A
TimingSpring
StageAny idea