The first official Ukrainian delegation included eight startups that presented the country’s innovation ecosystem at the largest Swiss event for startups and technologies:
- AWERTISE is a SaaS platform that pioneers performance-oriented advertising and analytics in the streaming services market.
- CheckEye is an artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) technology for mass screening of chronic diseases and their complications.
- MELT WATER CLUB is the world’s most advanced technology and device for water purification up to 1000 liters per day.
- PLATMA is an Extreme No-Code software development platform that uses natural language instead of code.
- Releaf Paper is the world’s first manufacturer of paper made from urban green waste.
- Revisior is an omnichannel feedback and NPS system that allows you to collect feedback from all channels in one place, process it, analyze it, and improve the quality of service.
- S.Lab is an eco-friendly packaging made from plant components as a replacement for foam.
- VRNET.IO is a Ukrainian startup that has visualized all real estate in Ukraine into a metaverse and is currently adding AI to automate marketing and sales.
As part of the official Pitching Competition, S.Lab and CheckEye not only presented their projects on the main stage of the conference but also became the winners! S.lab became the first in the Early-stage startups category and won 5,000 CHF, and CheckEye took third place in the pitch and received a prize of 2,000 CHF.
The conference began with a keynote from Uliana Pereskotska, Board Member of the Ukrainian-Swiss Business Association, who delivered a speech on “Development of the Ukrainian startup ecosystem: achieving growth and sustainability”, emphasising the challenges faced by the ecosystem today and highlighted the importance of building bridges between Ukraine and Switzerland, especially in light of the war. The presentation emphasised Ukraine’s vast IT potential, which is recognised for its strong IT education and community. The talk stressed the growth and success of Ukrainian startups, both within the country and abroad, focusing on sectors like Martech, Business productivity, Fintech, and, more recently, military technology.
Michael Chobanian, the Founder and CEO of Kuna and president of the Blockchain Association of Ukraine, highlighted why Kuna stands out among the competition. “Firstly, we are always the first to stay updated with the latest developments in the market. Secondly, Ukrainian startups are widely recognised for their exceptional expertise and preparedness. This makes Kuna confident in the potential of the local startup ecosystem. Lastly, with the current complexities in Ukraine, it is vital to showcase to the world the products and innovations that truly deserve global attention. Kuna is determined to be at the forefront and sponsoring this movement.”
The official delegation also visited the most modern Google office in Zurich, where one of the leading development centres of YouTube is located.
The innovations of Ukrainian startups were highly appreciated at Startup Nights 2023, which emphasises the powerful potential of the Ukrainian tech community! About 8000 visitors of the event had the opportunity to get acquainted with the Ukrainian startup ecosystem, products and services presented by the delegation members.
About Startup Nights:
Startup Nights is the most significant event in Switzerland that brings the entire startup ecosystem together in one place every year and draws international attention to the startups that are shaping the future with their innovations. As the startup scene grows, so does the Startup Nights conference, which from a few hundred attendees in 2017 has already welcomed 8000 attendees in 2022, and this year attracted even more innovators from around the world!