Platforms for Business Registration, Support, and Development in your country

Denmark
Denmark

Virk

Public self-service and information platform for company registration, tax filings, and guidance on regulatory requirements in Denmark.

SKAT

Public self-service and information platform on taxation in Denmark, provided by the Danish tax agency.

EIFO

State-owned fund offering loans, guarantees and other financial solutions to Danish companies at all stages.

Virksomhedsguiden

Information guide on entrepreneurship in Denmark.

Startup Denmark

Visa programme by the Danish government to help entrepreneurs grow a startup in Denmark.

Innovation Fund Denmark

Investment fund supporting research and innovation that solves societal problems and creates value for Denmark.

Erhvervsstyrelsen (Danish Business Authority)

Information and regulations for businesses, including registration and financial reporting.

Danske Iværksættere

This resource, Danske Iværksættere, is a useful platform for supporting entrepreneurs, providing information about business communities, training programs, conferences, and other events for business development in Denmark.

Danish Export Association

Network and support for Danish companies looking to export and grow internationally.

Business Denmark

Portal for foreign entrepreneurs and investors looking to establish a business in Denmark.

Norway
Norway

Brønnøysundregistrene

Public self-service and information platform for business or NGO registration in Norway.

Innovation Norway

Governmental organisation providing a variety of services to startups in Norway, including consultancy, financial services and courses.

Altinn

Government platform providing information, consultancy, forms and dialogue relevant to starting and running a business in Norway.

DNB

Norwegian bank and asset management company providing entrepreneurs and businesses with resources and insights.

Kunnskapsparken

Incubator and innovation hub seeking to help startups by offering support, facilities and services.

Skatteetaten (Tax Administration)

Official tax agency, business registration, and submission of tax returns.

NAV (Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration)

State employment and welfare agency providing information about the labor market and hiring employees.

Virke

Business association supporting enterprises and lobbying business interests in Norway.

StartUp Norway

A platform that supports startups with funding, networking, and mentorship opportunities.

Norges forskningsråd (Research Council of Norway)

National research council providing funding for innovation and research projects.

SIVA (The Industrial Development Corporation of Norway)

Promotes industrial and technological innovation by providing infrastructure and funding support.

Sweden
Sweden

Verksamt

Comprehensive information platform on starting and running a business in Sweden, run by Swedish authorities.

Almi

Publicly-owned organisation providing loans and business development advice to businesses in Sweden.

Business Sweden

Organisation providing resources and mentoring services to SMEs in Sweden, including help with market analysis, export plans and more.

Tillväxtverket

The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, providing knowledge and networking opportunities to startups in Sweden, encluding help with obtaining investments and EU funds.

Skatteverket

Official website of the Swedish Tax Agency: business registration and tax declaration submission.

Bolagsverket

Official company register of Sweden, company registration and management of corporate information.

Arbetsförmedlingen

State employment agency, information about the labor market, hiring employees for businesses.

Svenskt Näringsliv

Support for enterprises, lobbying business interests at the national level.

Ukraine
Ukraine

Diia.Business

Online platform for entrepreneurs with training, consultations, grants, and business support in Ukraine.

Official Portal of the State Tax Service of Ukraine

Information on tax legislation, submission of declarations, and business registration.

Prozorro

Government procurement platform, useful for businesses planning to work with state bodies.

Ukrainian Startup Fund

Startup support fund providing grants for the development of innovative projects.

Ministry of Justice of Ukraine

Portal for company registration, licensing, and legal consultations.

Unified State Portal of Administrative Services

Portal for document submission for business registration and obtaining state services.

 

Useful Resources for Testing and Developing Business Ideas

books
Books

Testing Business Ideas

David J. Bland & Alexander Osterwalder

 

A step-by-step guide to quickly test and validate business ideas.

The Lean Startup

Eric Ries

 

Focuses on how to build businesses by validating ideas with minimal resources.

Value Proposition Design

Alexander Osterwalder

 

Learn how to create products and services that customers really want.

Silent Spring

Alexander Osterwalder

 

The book inspires the implementation of environmental innovations and fosters a stronger reputation among conscious consumers, which can be an advantage in today’s business environment.

Podcast & Case Studies
Podcast & Case Studies

How I Built This

Podcast featuring stories of entrepreneurs who tested and validated their ideas early, offering insights on how they turned concepts into successful businesses.

The Lean Product Playbook

Focuses on product-market fit and idea validation stories from successful startups.

Dropbox Case Study

Read about how Dropbox validated its idea through a simple explainer video before building the product.

TED talks

Short lectures where experts share ideas on science, technology, art, business, and society, each lasting up to 18 minutes to present “ideas worth spreading.”

Your Entrepreneur Podcast

A raw podcast about entrepreneurs' downturns and bumps in the road.

Video
Video

YouTube

RAGS to RICHES | 5 Inspirational SUCCESS STORIES From People Who Started With NOTHING.

Zappos

How Zappos Went from an Unpopular Idea to $1.2 Billion in Just 10 Years.

Idea Validation Templates
Idea Validation Templates

Business Model Canvas

A downloadable template for mapping out and validating your business model assumptions.

Lean Canvas

Focuses on key assumptions like problem, solution, and customer segments. Great for early-stage validation.

Riskiest Assumption Canvas

Validation of your riskiest assumptions as quickly and cheaply as possible.

Prototype Canvas

Testing certain aspect of the product of service you have in mind.

Miro Templates for Idea Validation

Free online templates for creating an Idea Validation Board.

Crowdfunding Platforms for Early Validation
Crowdfunding Platforms for Early Validation

Kickstarter

Test customer interest and validate product demand by pre-selling your product.

Indiegogo

Another platform to gauge interest and get early funding from potential customers.

GoFundMe

Fundraising platform that can also be used for validating demand for community-driven projects.

TOMS Affiliate Program

TOMS - one-for-one affiliates.

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Nordic Startup Awardss
Competitor Analysis Tools
Competitor Analysis Tools

SimilarWeb

Analyze competitor websites to understand market positioning and customer engagement.

SEMrush

Competitor research tool to explore keyword rankings and market presence.

Ahrefs

Helps you see how competitors are performing in organic search and where there’s a gap in the market.

Morningscore

SEO tool designed to simplify search engine optimization (SEO) management, especially for beginners and small to mid-sized businesses.

Real-Time Feedback Platforms
Real-Time Feedback Platforms

Reddit Entrepreneur Community

Engage in discussions and get feedback on your business ideas.

LinkedIn Groups

Join groups such as “Startup Specialists” or “Product Development” to test and discuss your ideas with professionals.

Facebook Groups

Join niche groups related to your industry for informal feedback from real users.

Market Research Resources
Marekt Research Resources

Statista

Access market reports and statistics to validate market size and competition.

Google Keyword Planner

Use to assess the popularity and demand for your product/service by analyzing keyword search volumes.

Nielsen

Understanding customer preferences and product performance across various industries.

Euromonitor International

Getting detailed market research reports on industries and regions worldwide.

IBIS World

Industry reports to check market size, trends, and competitor analysis.

MVP Developement Tools
MVP Developement Tools

WordPress

Quick and easy way to set up a basic website or landing page for your MVP.

Unbounce

A platform to create landing pages and test customer interest with minimal effort.

InVision

Design and share clickable prototypes to test your product concept before development.

Bubble

A powerful no-code platform for building web applications.

Mixpanel

A product analytics tool that tracks user interactions and events in web or mobile apps.

Customer Research Platform
Customer Research Platform

SurveyMonkey

Great for sending surveys and gathering insights from your target audience.

Qualitrics

Creating custom research projects, such as consumer behavior studies, product testing, and customer satisfaction surveys, with real-time reporting and insights.

UserTesting

Provides feedback from real users on your product prototype or service idea.

Facebook Ads

Testing market interest by driving traffic to a landing page or pre-launch website.

Google Trends

Track demand trends for your product or service.

Hearken

Hearken is a social impact consultancy that uses the power of engagement to impact and influence systems for the public good.

Summit - Generation for Change

YBI's Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Validation Tools
Validation Tools

Google Forms

Free tool to create surveys and gather feedback from potential customers.

Typeform

User-friendly survey tool to test your product or service assumptions.

QuickMVP

Creating of landing pages and running ad campaigns to validate your product idea.

LearnStack

Mapping out key aspects of your business idea and validate each with experiments.

Miro

Online whiteboard to create customer personas, validate customer needs, and plan your Idea Validation Board.

Carbon Accounting Software by Plan A
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BeWo: The AI-enabled CO2 engine for ERP systems
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Online Courses
Online Courses

Idea Validation From Idea to Paying Customers in One Day

A course dedicated to validating business ideas.

Design Thinking for Innovation

Focuses on understanding customer needs to validate product-market fit.

Product-Market Fit

Learn how to validate if your product solves a real customer problem.

LinkedIn Learning

Enterpreneurship & Innovation

Learn how to build new business capabilities, improve oof  organization and career.

The Open University

Several free online courses in business, management, and entrepreneurship.