London Bootcamp – one-week accelerator programme for Swedish Tech

London Bootcamp is a collaboration between the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK and Startup Sweden, in partnership with the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket), the Department for International Trade, Vinnova and the Swedish Energy Agency. It is a one-week accelerator programme especially designed for Swedish tech businesses looking to build a presence and connection with London and the UK. The programme takes place during London Tech Week, 1-4 September 2020, and is open to Swedish tech businesses and start-ups.

Contents of the programme

The participating businesses get the opportunity to learn from, connect with and meet leading tech experts, successful entrepreneurs and seasoned investors from the tech and financial capital of Europe.

The one-week programme offers a range of dedicated seminars and workshops, on topics ranging from practically setting up in the UK, how to find customers and distributors, to lessons learnt from entrepreneurs already established the UK, and what investors are looking for. Speakers and mentors include senior business professionals, seasoned entrepreneurs and best-in-class field experts.

Some selected businesses are also offered matchmaking with potential clients, partners and distributors in the UK, and have the opportunity to pitch their business at the annual Tech Forum in front of an audience of 200+ peers and investors.

The Programme will help you to

Connect with the wider VC, angel and investor community in London – the world’s largest financial centre
Understand the opportunities available in the UK market, the fifth largest economy in the world
Practically understand the necessary steps for setting up and successfully running a business in the UK
Learn lessons from seasoned entrepreneurs and businesses who have already made it in the UK
Gain unique insight from established local experts from across a range of fields and accelerate expertise
Share experiences and challenges with other like-minded entrepreneurs and businesses currently on the same journey

Said about London Bootcamp

“Many thanks to the Chamber and the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth for an excellent week and a great programme. Looking forward to keep pushing the snowball that started rolling during the week.”

Marcus Jacobsson, Founder & CEO, Tipser – Bootcamper 2019

Said about London Bootcamp

"This was a very well-arranged event. Great planning, great venues and great people. The quality of the attending start-ups was very good and there was a strong and relevant speaker line-up. We are taking home a very good experience, fresh learnings and most importantly a line-up of great new contacts in the Swedish Start-up ecosystem."

Carsten Amdi Jensen, Deputy Head of Corporate Banking, Danske Bank and Speaker at London Bootcamp 2019

Said about London Bootcamp

"London Bootcamp has been both rewarding and fun. As one of the results, we signed an agreement with a UK agency."

Robin Stenman, CEO, Tourn International - Bootcamper 2019

Hear it from the Bootcampers

In 2019, 20 selected businesses were invited to participate in the London Bootcamp Programme. Hear a few of them share their experiences and results of the programme.