14 Of December, Sigma Software Group, Sigma Software University, Sigma Software Labs ️hold the Grand final of the IT-Eureka startup competition 2022 and announced the winner, Phygit, who won the main prize – EUR 3000.
Phygit is the digitalized sale of physical goods aimed at increasing profits due to QR and NFC capabilities.
IT-Eureka startup competition 2022 is the first international season of startup competition that had six successful rounds in Ukraine and is the largest in the country. Key facts:
- over 100 applications this year
- since 2014 – up to 2000 participants with 900 projects
- during 9 years took place in Kharkiv, Odesa, Lviv
10 teams competed for a grant to boost their projects – the finalists:
- Naratta – solution providing co-host for virtual meetings to help administer the process, manage the program and monitor the timing.
- Coaty World – metaverse solution using NFT, which allows brands to attract new customers and provide effective advertising through the gaming.
- Foodwise – convenient ordering of food with a low expiration date at discounts
- Fentry – cloud-based solution for beauty salons that includes marketing, administration and customer base expansion.
- Tetenger – online bookmarks extension with classification, search, privacy and sharing options.
- MemoShot – interactive stories with elements of augmented reality for museums, attractions and businesses.
- Phygit – digitalized sale of physical goods aimed at increasing profits due to QR and NFC capabilities.
- Scally – software for caregivers of people with cancer, designed to provide constant monitoring and communication.
- Scalemate – creative testing of automated advertising tools to increase the effectiveness of marketing teams.
- InTempo – game that combines tactile, sound and visual sensations while listening to music to relax and restore heart rhythm.
International high-level jury
- Galia Isakiv – Head of Portfolio and Operations at SID Venture Partners
- Damian Wielechowski – Senior Marketing and Communication Manager at SpeedUp Group
- Maryla Wojcieszek – Interim Head of Knowledge at Huge Thing
- Łukasz Wawak – Project Manager at Polish – Ukrainian Startup Bridge
- Irene Tchaikovska – Startup Coordinator in the Polish – Ukrainian Startup Bridge
- Yana Paladiieva – Head of Innovation Voucher Program at the Ukrainian Startup Fund
Even in such difficult conditions, the startups pitched on the super professional level and deserved to be among the rising tech stars globally. All the teams did their best – I wish all of you to reach new heights and attract more customers; you deserve it!

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