Innovative solutions from the participants of the Deep Tech Innovations Hackathon raise the bar in the technology industry!
After three intense days of intensive work, the Deep Tech Innovations Hackathon, held in the Techstars Startup Weekend format, has come to a successful conclusion. Participants had a unique opportunity to develop their ideas and startups, meet with leading mentors and industry experts, and take a step towards realizing their ambitions. The Hackathon teams presented a variety of ideas and projects, including the development of innovative technologies in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and other areas of deep technology.
A brief overview of the 30 winning startups:
- Mark is a mobile app that helps people improve their health, prevent misdiagnoses, and enjoy life longer.
- AR Book, an educational VR app, is an interactive assistant in learning the school curriculum, created in collaboration with specialized teachers based on Ukrainian textbooks and free for users.
- The Nanit robot is a DeepTech & EdTech solution that increases the level of engineering education by 3 times.
- Parostok is a revolutionary technological installation for pre-sowing seed treatment that increases yields and resistance to climatic conditions using microwave technology.
- Jamlix is a mobile application designed to enable people to collaborate and share knowledge to reduce psychological entropy when learning new skills.
- 3b – development of mixtures for construction 3D printing, architectural projects, reconstruction of Ukraine and commercial orders (printing of objects), entry into the international market.
- RASort is a robotic, automated sorting system for logistics warehouses, premises, etc.
- VitalisLacto is a probiotic starter with a pronounced positive effect for children and unique properties in a convenient form for home use.
- Dodomu (Soul lab) is a deep tech in the psychological field. Based on the scientifically based approach of “Instrumental Psychodynamic Diagnostics”, they create products for psychologists and team leaders.
- GRION Electro-dissociative battery is an eco-friendly source of electricity that generates electricity by electrolytic dissociation using solutions of soil salts that are divided into ions.
- Up-Cycle is a project that involves the production of recycled plastic panels and products.
- MechLab 3D – a complete solution for environmentally friendly and affordable 3D printing – a 3D printer and PET plastic recycling plant that allows you to create printable rods from ordinary plastic water bottles.
- ColMatEc – A unique collagen matrix suitable for use in everyday life, clinical medicine and disaster medicine, modified with a specific blood clotting activator.
- MedUpgrade – a platform for medical professionals and students that provides access to fresh and up-to-date information on the most important events in the field of medicine.
- Univera – Univera is a platform that allows students to receive services from their university directly from their smartphone, plan their workload, and look for their first job right from the mobile app.
- Story Forest – An application with a set of visual novels set in famous fictional worlds (Hogwarts, Middle Earth, Narnia, etc.). The player can independently influence the plot by making decisions during the passage of stories.
- 3D technologies against dangerous microorganisms – biopolymer nanocomposite materials with effective bactericidal action, a proven technology for forming filaments from them for 3D printing, and 3D printed prototypes.
- HR ai – A system for automated analysis of candidates’ resumes for compliance with an open vacancy. The system can also ask candidates questions to clarify their qualifications.
- MeGoElectric – production of lightweight and electric vintage cars, development of cars for people in wheelchairs, including war veterans.
- ACG is a platform that generates personalized online courses based on the user’s previous experience and preferences, which adapt to their progress and wishes.
- ReMnemo is an innovative mobile application for effective self-study that uses an interval repetition approach based on artificial intelligence to adapt learning material to the individual needs of the user.
- AR Book project (Flexreality company) – an interactive assistant in learning the school curriculum, created in collaboration with specialized teachers based on Ukrainian textbooks and free for users.
- SolarInt – A solar flat-top high-temperature concentrator and a corresponding heat storage device to provide heat and electricity to a house at the right time of day or season.
- Naratta – AI that moderates meetings in real time to prevent conversation dominance
- Handrex Mobility – a motion control controller for electric vehicles based on complex mathematics and a controlled gearbox for it.
- AIDeX is the development of an advanced decision support system based on its own innovative technology: a swarm of virtual experts created on the basis of artificial intelligence.
- BrownC-Rec – liquid sorbent for remediation of soils contaminated with heavy metals and radionuclides
- AQUATEC – improvement of the Ukrainian tensiometric system BIONICA (software and hardware IoT solution) for effective crop irrigation management to scale the AQUATEC business
“The USAID Competitive Economy of Ukraine Program supports the Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration project, which provides a unique opportunity for talented Ukrainian students, scientists, and entrepreneurs not only to realize their ideas but also to gain valuable experience in cooperation with leading industry experts, investors, and potential customers. We are convinced that our cooperation with Ukrainian government agencies and educational institutions during the project will strengthen the development of the deep tech industry and help Ukrainian young scientists and entrepreneurs demonstrate the strong potential of their country in the international technology market, establish successful companies that will create innovative products and high-paying jobs in the future,” – comments Olesya Zaluska, USAID Competitive Economy Program Chief of Party.
“We are pleased to announce the launch of our two new powerful acceleration programs aimed at deep tech startups. During the year, we have already successfully helped more than 30 startups accelerate their innovative solutions, and most of the participants continue to work with Vacuum on an individual basis and achieve amazing results. Accelerating knowledge-intensive startups is especially effective in the context of Ukraine’s unique prerequisites for becoming a leader in deep tech and knowledge-intensive technologies. With 181 technical universities, leadership among European countries in the number of graduates in technical specialties, and 130,000 engineers annually, we have a strong potential. However, the lack of education and knowledge dissemination limits the number of high-tech companies in Ukraine. Our effective educational and acceleration program for students, scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs in the field of high technology will help to increase the number of sustainable businesses and successful startups in deep technology. Participants will receive an active boost in their development and will have the opportunity to launch a new deep tech project or enter a new stage of business development. We go through the path from invention to product together, having in our arsenal excellent tools such as individual mentoring, webinars, bootcamps, master classes, lectures, and much more. For scientists, this is a unique opportunity to realize their ideas, receive support and validation from business and government representatives. We are convinced that together we will change the face of the Ukrainian innovation scene!” – comments Kateryna Degtyar, Program Director of Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration and Director of Startup Grind Kyiv.
The Science Intensive Innovation and Development and Renovation acceleration programs are implemented by Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration with the support of the USAID Competitive Economy of Ukraine Program, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, and the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, together with the Kyiv Academic University, Ukrainian Startup Fund, and YEP Accelerator.
