Odessa-based program offers 4 months of intensive training, international exposure, and the chance to pitch to 100+ investors.
The inaugural international innovation accelerator in Southern Ukraine, U-Nation Startup Accelerator, is set to launch in Odessa. This initiative aims to seamlessly integrate Ukrainian startups into the local ecosystem and catapult them onto the global stage.
What’s in store for participants?
The 5-month program is packed with opportunities:
- Intensive Training: 4 months of offline workshops and training sessions led by seasoned experts and successful business owners from Ukraine and potential investors and partners from leading corporations across the globe (Germany, Netherlands, USA, France, Canada, Denmark, Czech Republic, England, Spain, and more).
- Mentorship: Dedicated mentors to guide startups throughout the program.
- Resources: Free workspace in a centrally located hub with a generator for each participating startup.
- Networking & Skills Development: Live activities include team-building exercises, networking events, and English language practice to enhance negotiation skills.
- Investor Showcase: A final month culminating in pitches to 100+ international investors and businesses from Ukraine.
- Post-Program Support: Continued assistance to attract investment and secure business partners/clients from Europe and America.
- International Exposure: Startups will be featured in a catalog presented at international conferences.
Who should apply?
- Startups with an MVP (at least in development; ready for pilot launch by the end of the program).
- Teams of at least 2 participants (teams of 2 will be assisted in forming a full team at the Hackathon).
- Projects from all focus areas except defense tech.
- At least one team member with basic English proficiency.
- Willingness to pitch at the U-Nation Startup & Innovation conference.
How to apply?
The application deadline is August 28th, 11:59 PM. Apply here.
*Final selection will be made by the U-Nation team, a jury based on pitching, and U-Nation’s international partners based on pitch decks.
Note: This program is part of the Ukraine Confidence Building Initiative (UCBI), implemented with the support of USAID.
Don’t miss this chance to accelerate your startup’s growth! Apply to the U-Nation Startup Accelerator today!
