Frequently asked questions

AI Solo Founder is a one-month, in-person residency in Helsinki for solo founders doing the best work of their lives. The program is designed to help you accomplish a year’s worth of work in one focused month.

You’ll learn how to use the most recent AI tools to move from idea to launch faster. You’ll also meet key representatives from Helsinki’s startup ecosystem, giving you useful connections and an unfair advantage as you get started.

The residency is for students—or people in an equivalent situation—with enough time to commit throughout September. You should be a solo founder with an existing idea that you are ready to work on seriously.

AI Solo Founder is completely free for all participants. There is no tuition or participation fee.

No. You do not need technical skills to take part. Technical experience is preferred and can be helpful, but the program will introduce the AI tools you need to start turning your idea into a product.

You should already have an idea you want to pursue, but you do not need to have built a product yet. The residency is structured to help you validate, sell, build, and launch that idea during the month.

No. This is an on-site residency in Helsinki throughout September. Being present allows you to take part in the working sessions and connect directly with the local startup ecosystem.