Skills 2 Grow

Are you a startup preparing to make your first hires and build a strong team within the next 7–12 months?

Building a company is not only about technology, products, or ideas. It is about people.

Skills 2 Grow is designed to help startups across Southern Scandinavia develop the skills needed to attract, recruit, and retain the right talent.

Through practical workshops, expert insights, and collaboration across borders, the program equips founders with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the entire recruitment journey — from preparing for the first hire to building a sustainable team.

Because startups don’t just grow through capital.

They grow through people.

SKILLS that build teams
TEAMS that grow startups
STARTUPS that shape the future

Growth happens when the right pieces fit

Every startup journey is different. But one thing remains the same:

Growth requires the right skills at the right time.

Skills 2 Grow brings together the essential pieces that help founders build stronger teams and more resilient companies.

Skills build confidence Learn practical tools for hiring, team development, and leadership.
Skills connect people Meet founders, experts, and ecosystem partners across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
Skills unlock opportunities Understand how to recruit talent across borders and expand your reach.
Skills drive growth Turn knowledge into action and build a team ready to grow with your company.

Because growth happens when every skill finds its place.

What could Skills 2 Grow do for your startup?

Participating startups will have the opportunity to:

  • Strengthen their skills in recruitment, hiring strategy, and team development
  • Gain practical insights into cross-border recruitment within the Nordic region
  • Build confidence in making their first key hires
  • Connect with founders, experts, and innovation ecosystems across Southern Scandinavia
  • Develop the foundation needed to grow a strong and sustainable team

Could this program be the right step for your startup?

Skills 2 Grow is designed for startup founders and entrepreneurs who are preparing to grow their team.

The program may be a good fit if your startup:

  • Is based in the Interreg Öresund–Kattegat–Skagerrak region
  • Plans to make its first hires within the next 12 months
  • Wants to strengthen its skills in recruitment and employee retention
  • Is interested in learning how to recruit talent across Nordic borders

Startups from all sectors are welcome.

Curious to learn more?

Visit our website to explore the program and upcoming activities.

You can also sign up to receive updates when the next application round opens.


Sign up for updates →

Who are we?

Skills 2 Grow is a cross-border collaboration between organizations working to strengthen the Nordic startup ecosystem and improve access to talent.

The project partners include:

  • Erhvervshus Sjælland
  • Impact StartUp Norge
  • GU Ventures
  • Drivhuset Göteborg
  • Business Lolland-Falster
  • Zealand – Sjællands Erhvervsakademi
  • 657 Oslo

Funding

Skills 2 Grow is co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg Öresund–Kattegat–Skagerrak programme, supporting cross-border collaboration that strengthens innovation, talent mobility, and sustainable growth in the region.

#Skills2Grow – an Interreg ÖKS 🇪🇺🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴 collaborative project

Questions?

If you would like to know more about the program or participation, feel free to contact the project team.

Contact →