by Gründergarasjen × 6AM
Supported by Innovation Norway
For founders going all-in after graduation
A curated cohort of 10 ambitious teams preparing to build full-time, together.
What is Founder Invitational?
Founder Invitational is a 5-month launch cohort running until September 15.
One intensive Founder Day. Five months of structured follow-up, community access & resources.
What you Unlock
💥 Founder Day in Oslo
One full day. All teams together.
- 1:1 feedback from STUD-ENT alumni
- Lightning talks from founders who’ve launched
- Exclusive investor dinner (Antler, Gnist Capital ++)
- Tech, Hugs & Rock’N’Roll in the evening
🧠 15 hours of 1:1 guidance
Tailored sessions or hands-on help based on your needs, schedules flexibly between admission and September 15th.
🌍 5,000 NOK travel support
Use it to cover flights and accommodation when visiting customers, partners or ecosystem. Can be used anytime during the program.
🏠 Access to GG & 6AM ecosystem
Until September 15:
- Access to Gründergarasjen common areas and community
- Community events & exclusive founder gatherings
- Digital platform with resources and perks
Become part of our unique, founder-dense environment
Why this exists
Record numbers are applying for Stud-ENT. Fewer receive funding.
But whether you get funding or not, the most vulnerable phase is the transition from student to full-time founder.
Many move cities. Many lose their network. Many stand alone at the exact moment they need momentum.
Funding helps.
Community keeps founders building.
Founder Invitational exists to turn intention into commitment.
🔥 Who should apply?
You are:
- Approaching graduation
- Preparing to commit full-time
- Already working seriously on your startup
- Looking for community, not just advice
We select 10 teams.
💰 Cost
⏰ Timeline
- Applications close March 20
- Admission confirmed by March 23
- Oslo gathering: May 8th (tentative)
- Cohort runs until September 15
FAQ:
Final call
You’re going to make the decision anyway.
The only question is whether you do it alone, or together with others who are just as serious.