HSE Inc / HSE Business Incubator
AcceleratorPre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
The HSE Business Incubator is a startup support unit within the Higher School of Economics dedicated to nurturing student and young founder entrepreneurship. It builds a supportive community of founders, creates an environment where students can experiment and learn from mistakes, and prioritizes the successful development of entrepreneurial projects. The incubator runs hackathons, forums, expert meetings, and academic offerings such as minors and electives, connecting student projects with industry practitioners. It reports that its alumni have attracted over 2.4 billion rubles in investment, that more than 60% of students reach sales within their first year, and that over 5,000 projects have passed through its programs.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does HSE Inc / HSE Business Incubator invest at?
- HSE Inc / HSE Business Incubator invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does HSE Inc / HSE Business Incubator focus on?
- HSE Inc / HSE Business Incubator focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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