Deep-Tech Acceleration
VACUUM
Practically the only program that is focused on assistance to build systematic and responsible business, not only on getting the next investment round signed (though, we do this also).
We do this through several intensive programs, where mentors and coaches are representatives of the key ministries and governmental companies, top managers of Ukrainian and international businesses, and also successful startup founders from all parts of the world.
We focus the attention of the founders to the one thing that in fact can make companies successful – Clients! Once you have clients, the investment and profit will come for granted!
Key Benefits
Access to Financial and Non-Financial Instruments
Assistance to attract financial and/or non-financial resources for the development of Your project
Individual
Mentorship
Mentors found to match the needs of Your project
Tech and Business
Validation
Professional feedback from business and technology experts about Your idea
Programs
Development and renovation
5-week acceleration program formed of intensive mix of workshops, 1-on-1 meetings, and applied work, which takes 20-25 hours a week. The program is created for the projects that support renovation and development of the country and the cities during the war and in the after the war period, specifically in the area of education, healthcare, energy, logistics and infrastructure. Mentors and experts of the program come from Ukrenergo, Ukrainian Railway, WHO, ProzorroSales, UDP, Beetroot, World Bank, UkrGazBank, the military administrations and local municipalities.
Defense tech and capability
Flexible and short term program in the fast track mode, focused exclusively on military tech projects. Participants of the program receive access to the key stakeholders of the defense ecosystem and opportunities to implement their project in the fastest future. The maximum level of security and sensitive data protection is guaranteed.
Science intensive innovation
Intensive acceleration program focused on individual work, access to laboratories and R&D centers, and also to administrative services (legal, accounting etc.). The program numbers more than 200 experts and mentors from different tech and science spheres which allows them to find the most relevant and necessary startup to expert matches. The participants of the program also receive free assistance when they attract investment or grant financing for their activities (including paperwork to produce documentation and application documents).
Mentors
Ministry of Economy of Ukraine – Deputy Minster
Lviv City Council – First Deputy Mayor
Berman Group, sro – Managing Partner
MITS, Ukrainian Technology Ecosystem
YEP! – CEO and Founder
Agtech Ukraine – Head of the Board
Business developer – Sport tech entrepreneur
Cornell Law School – Master of Laws (LL.M.), IP, Emerging Growth Companies
SEO and Growth Hacking – Head of SEO at Poptop UK. SEO since 2013. Clients: Templatemoster, Preply, AIN, RIA, Letenhance
Executive Director – Oficina Innovation Hub (Albania)
Founding Partner – Seedstars URU Capital
CEO – Spyre Group
Managing Partner – TangentLine Ventures
GM for Ukraine – Nova Ukraine
Tedx Lviv – Co-founder, Speakers TeamLead
Online Startup School – Founder
Co-founder fint8, ex-GM Uber Eats Ukraine
Director – NGO TECHBUREAU
Core Products at Amazon – Director
CEO/Co-founder at Teampulse | Forbes TOP 25 women in IT
Founding Partner at Green Flag Ventures. Co-founder of Nisos: the Managed Intelligence Company
Founder Victory PR agency (PR worldwide), Co-founder UA PR Army
Head of Ecosystem at UNIT.City
Co-Founder Ukrainian bridge
Co-Founder & CEO at DEV Challenge
Senior Growth Marketing Manager at BRYTER
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Senior staff system software engineer at Mindspeed Technologies Inc
Public speaking coach, speechwriter
Business Development Engineer
Crystal Air
Tairovo LTD ex-Sales Executive
Founder Wenger Consulting, President Mindful Management Institute
Co-Founder | ML&AI Startups fan | ex-CEO | Venture/Investment analyst
Venture partner at EIT Digital, formerly Managing Partner at Bridgeway Innovation, venture capitalist and accelerator, innovator
CEO, top management and member of the Board of Directors. Member of the FiBAN network since 2013, regional angel
Chief Innovation Officer at law firm | FT Innovative Lawyers: Europe
Founder & CEO FlexiPay, ex-COO Vector
Serial Entrepreneur, CTO Noty Ai
Founder at YouScan, Member of the Management Board Techosystem
Founder at JobAtlas, Content Director at Whitepage
Co-founder & Design Lead at Flying Age
Expert in science-led design solutions
Service Design Coach at UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group
Design Lead at Pebbles Ai
Founder&CEO Carbominer (2019-2020)
Ukrainian lawyer
Vice-President of the Ukrainian Bar Association
Founder of Startup Kitchen
CEO, Co-founder UAi Labs
Founding partner United Angels Network
Co-founder and CTO at Haiqu
Legal Advisor
Founder of SLG
Co-founder and CEO of FormSniper
Financial Consultant for SMB’s, ex-CFO, 23 Years in Finance
Founder of Academy of practical knowledge “ProResult”. Ex commercial director of COMFY and ALLO Group
Co-founder Webland.uk, Building startups & MVPs from the ground up
Senior IT Lawyer at Barbashyn Law Firm
CFO, Finance Executive with 7 years’ experience in FMCG, International logistics and pharmacy (Farmak).
Serial IT Entrepreneur, Founder of Adbuy Inc.
Stanford Continuing Studies Instructor, Effective Nonverbal Communication, the Power of Body Language & Voice, Storytelling, Pitch Polishing, Keynote Speaker, Skydeck Mentor
CEO & Co-founder Neverdark
Founder of ARMAR Solutions
Our Startups
Prosvita is a digital platform for effective online learning. Its functionality allows you to quickly switch from offline learning to blended and distance learning. The team has developed innovative solutions for educational institutions, children, and parents: gamification for students, automation and electronic document management for teachers, and control for parents. Prosvita - created by Ukrainians, out of love for students and respect for teachers!
Nanit Robot is an educational STEM solution for children and adults, the goal of which is to develop creativity and engineering skills that increase professional orientation by 30%. Nanit is a combination of a robot itself and educational courses of both electronics and robotics.
Uniqueness:
- A robot that replaces 100 toys
- 30+ different modifications in one set
- Different levels of education in programming and robotics
The first training complex based on Oculus virtual portable devices. It allows to simulate various combat conditions in the virtual reality environment for psychological training and assessment of personnel actions in extreme situations.
Interview with Oleksandr Pak, co-owner of TOR (Interforce System LLC)
An interactive online platform with gamified TikTok-style lessons and a marketplace for STEM tutors to teach math and develop critical thinking.
Award-winning AI technologies for big data acquisition structuring, and analysis
First sustainable non-metal battery made from renewable materials.
Interview with Sergey Kaminsky, owner of SorbiForce, one of the top 5 American battery startups
Serial production of wall structures of unique design using 3D concrete printing
Kray Technologies has developed an automatic drone with vertical takeoff for applying plant protection products and fertilizing field crops.
A revolution in crop spraying. Interview with Dmytro Surdu, founder of Kray Technologies.
TEMERLAND is a unique project of a Ukrainian company for the development of unmanned robotic complexes and platforms, modernization of vehicles into unmanned ground complexes. Innovative unmanned robotic systems TEMERLAND are designed to save and protect human lives, as well as be an effective tool of military actions – reconnaissance, patrol, offensive and defense.
Kalman provides flexible and highly effective virtual reality training for MANPADS operators.
Interview with Yevhenii Fedko, owner of Kalman VR Simulators
Rcam is a startup that has developed a portable, EW-protected video surveillance camera that automatically detects enemy movement and coordinates. The development is based on artificial intelligence technologies, compact and inexpensive sensors.
Artificial intelligence in war. Interview with Yaroslav Parkhisenko, owner of Rcam
Thermoelectric power generator for metal furnaces, barbecues, and industrial recovery of excess heat into electricity. KTS-INTEK is a manufacturer of EMBEE IoT communication platform, a local secure radio network IEEE 802.15.4 of with a Neighborhood Area Network (NAN) profile in which up to 4,000 units of different devices with different data transfer protocols per Data Aggregator Unit (DAU) can communicate.
Drill is a dualuse startup from ukrainian developers, mobile application for training in tactical shooting and self-defense. This is a personal trainer that is convenient to train with regardless of the place of stay and time. The app has a full course of exercises, lessons, and tasks, with interactive tools to track your progress and skill development. We help all owners of firearms not to lose their shooting skills.
Shooting instructor in your pocket. Interview with Oleksandr Husarov, owner of Drill App.
Aspichi is a spatial reality streaming service company from FPV camera to VR helmet that helps businesses instantly recreate and share knowledge and upskill their employees 10 times more efficiently than standard practices. Aspichi's main product is the VR Therapist Assistant, which aims to increase psychological rehabilitation opportunities through the powerful potential of VR and an effective multidisciplinary support program in mental health rehabilitation.
Module is the first Ukrainian mobile app builder. We have found a way to combine beautiful design, simple interface, and necessary functions in one place, so it takes only 3 steps to create an app instead of months of development. The project enables every person and business with any skills and budget to develop their own app.
3b - development of mixtures for construction 3D printing, architectural projects, reconstruction of Ukraine and commercial orders (object printing), entry into the international market. A company that offers a unique approach to innovative construction solutions. 3b specializes in building houses using block forms and small architectural forms. 3D printing technology helps to reduce the time required to create high quality structures.
The AR Book educational system is an interactive platform that helps users learn the school curriculum. It was created with specialized teachers based on Ukrainian textbooks and is free for users. At the beginning of 2024, AR Book received the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine's stamp —"Approved for use in the educational process". The system has a web version and an app for mobile devices and tablets.
SolarInt is a solar flat-plate 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. The aim of the project is to provide consumers with thermal energy for home heating, hot water, cooking and electricity generation.
Naratta is an AI that moderates meetings in real time to prevent conversations from dominating. Naratta joins all your meetings and understands what you are talking about. If it detects that someone is spending too much time, they will receive a warning. The founders of the startup believe that real-time AI meeting facilitators are the future that almost every organization will benefit from. Imagine a professional meeting moderator who can join any call in your company and make it efficient and effective.
MeGoElectric is developing an electric car for people in wheelchairs. They have created an electric car around a person in a wheelchair, rather than trying to place a person with a disability in an existing serialized ICE car. The platform of the electric car was developed from scratch and is therefore energy efficient.
Handrex mobility is a Ukrainian R&D company developing E-mobility platform aimed at improving driving safety, substantially expand operations in hard conditions, and support of mileage growth with technological means. Handrex aims to become a significant technology provider for electric mobility.
ACG is a platform that, based on the user's previous experience and wishes, generates personalized online courses that adapt to their progress and wishes. During the course, the user has the opportunity to ask for help from a chatbot mentor at any time, who can answer questions, provide a more detailed explanation and additional material. The user can also consolidate the knowledge gained by completing tests and advanced practical tasks.
AQUATEC - has developed an IoT solution - the BIONICA system for effective real-time monitoring and control of soil moisture for precision irrigated agriculture, primarily for water-saving irrigation methods - various types of drip and low-pressure sprinkling.
The BIONICA system is used to control irrigation processes (timing and rates), regulating the supply of water to plants according to their water needs throughout the growing season, in order to obtain the highest yields, which in turn improves people's lives.
Jamlix is a mobile application in the field of education and self-development, the main purpose of which is to help people find their hobby and find like-minded people. The application is designed to solve the problem of confusion when looking for something for the soul. Jamlix will also pay special attention to motivating users and expanding the range of knowledge through training marathons, an AI assistant, and, in the future, professional tutors.
BrownC-Rec is an innovative sorbent based on lignite from the Oleksandriya deposit for the binding and removal of heavy metal ions (Cr/Cd/Pb, etc.), radionuclides and pesticides from soils, developed by our team. The sorbent is significantly cheaper than similar purification materials already on the market.
A revolutionary new method for measuring blood velocity and blood pressure, HealthHelper is a device for examining the cardiovascular system. This is a product that will help to increase awareness of one's own health and develop predictive diagnostics in the healthcare system. Providing simple and truly affordable access to cardiovascular system examination.
A key feature of GRION technology is the concentration of ions from soil salts to generate electricity. This method of generating electricity mitigates the effects of climate change and creates an additional autonomous source of electricity.
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.
Region Service DM - creation of a greenhouse complex for growing vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce) using geothermal water to heat greenhouses.
Concepts of the project complex - increase production and improve the efficiency of the food sector by using cheap alternative sources of thermal energy to reduce the cost of food production. Basis of the project concept: geothermal heat from the Dnipro-Donetsk Basin.
3D technologies against dangerous microorganisms - development of biopolymer nanocomposite materials with effective bactericidal action, proven technology for forming filaments from them for 3D printing, and 3D printing of prototypes. The materials, filaments and 3D products have undergone comprehensive scientific research, the results of which have shown their bactericidal effect, biosafety for humans and sufficient operational characteristics.
ReMnemo is an innovative mobile app for effective self-learning that uses an interval repetition approach based on artificial intelligence in order to adapt the learning material to the user’s individual needs. It offers to utilize flashcards, adaptive tests, error analysis, and personalized recommendations to help users optimize their learning time and enhance their learning efficiency.
Dodomu is a deep tech development that is badly needed in the mental health industry. TThe software enables specialists to rapidly ascertain the psycho-emotional state of respondents through straightforward online testing. This user-friendly platform leverages a sophisticated core that utilizes extensive catalogs and mathematical formulas, eliminating the need for complex training. Doctors have a "blood formula", ultrasound, MRI... Our Dodomu does the same, but for psychologists, and even more - we provide a ready-made report on the state of mental health.
AIDeX is a project to develop an advanced decision support system based on its own innovative technology: a swarm of virtual experts created on the basis of artificial intelligence. These experts, powered by large language model (LLM) algorithms, collaborate to analyze complex business problems from different perspectives and find the best solution.
The unique collagen matrix, suitable for use in everyday life, clinical medicine and disaster medicine, is modified with a specific blood clotting activator. Effectively stopping bleeding, this innovative hemostatic agent preserves the biological compatibility of collagen, does not cause complications of the wound process, does not require surgical removal from the wound volume, promotes wound healing and restoration of adjacent tissues, is effective in both types of hemophilia and in the treatment with indirect anticoagulants.
A child-centric mobile application ecosystem in the toy industry for parents to identify the child's strong skills through game playing with the next child's development trajectory creating.
OPORA is an innovative mobile application designed to support PTSD and trauma recovery through AI-driven neurofeedback and personalized care. The app offers psychological stabilization tools and access to specialized professionals, aiming to prevent the worsening of mental health conditions and provide accessible, effective support for individuals affected by trauma.
CheckEye - AI-driven platform for mass screening of chronic diseases to enable preventive healthcare for everyone around the world. Our platform utilizes AI algorithms to conduct mass screenings for various health conditions - 40+ diseases in the roadmap. By offering accessible and affordable screening services, we aim to enable access and improve healthcare outcomes for everyone around the world.
Flexreality operates in the field of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), offering immersive experiences that blend the physical and digital worlds. AR enhances the real-world environment by overlaying digital information, while VR creates entirely simulated environments. Our company is the first one in Ukraine which developed and launched an AR Book educational application in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
SoftTrainer is an AI-driven platform revolutionizing soft skills training for businesses. By providing personalized, real-world simulations, we empower teams to enhance communication and leadership. Our scalable solution addresses the growing demand for effective, data-driven employee development in the digital age.
The development of the digital business solution (add-on) "Synergy" for the SAP Business One ERP system and its implementation in the activities of Ukrainian engineering companies will allow to optimize business processes and increase business profitability, and as a result will increase the competitiveness of Ukrainian engineering companies on the international market.
We created QUALITYL to reimagine modern lead generation services, creating cost-effective solutions powered by real humans.
At QUALITYL, we are committed to providing businesses with the highest quality leads for the outreach, build predictable pipeline and converting qualified leads into valuable SQLs.
GAPPO is a digital pocket journal for compliance with good agricultural practices. It's a B2B SaaS solution that provides access to tailored to the needs of food safety certification journals and registries about operations during the production cycle that will help to generate food traceability reports on demand.
Deep Eco is an interdisciplinary studio offering different solutions for the nature-positive transformation of businesses. We empower companies to adopt biodiversity-positive strategies by providing deep ecological expertise and compliance with global standards (TNFD, SBTN, GRI, ESRS).
Prostir 4.5.0 is a mobile app designed to connect military personnel, veterans, and their family with businesses offering discounts or special services. The goals of the app include:
⁃ Fostering the sense of community in the society affected by war;
⁃ Supporting those who are currently serving or have previously served as well as their family members;
⁃ Giving businesses a platform to showcase their position and offers.
The Office Climate Assistant (OCA) software product is a climate assistant designed for use by organisations operating in Ukraine and worldwide. The innovative climate assistant OCA, which incorporates elements of artificial intelligence, assesses the harmful environmental impact of a workplace, office or enterprise, including the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide. Following the assessment, the OCA software product will use the results to prepare an annual plan for the workplace/office/enterprise to achieve climate neutrality.
the design, development, and manufacturing of lithium-ion battery modules and systems, specifically for ESS, C&I, EV (industrial application (forklift, trucks)).
Sooner or later, every person faces back pain due to a sedentary lifestyle. Our solution is an innovative device for personal use that will help you pump up your muscles without wasting time on grueling workouts.
Unilupa is an innovative ed-tech startup that aims to support the realization of human potential by providing a comprehensive platform with youth opportunities, resources, activities and events. Now we offer a platform with easily accessible information about each Higher education institutions (HEIs) in Ukraine, with the ability to track your application from the first step of submission to the final ranking lists. Unilupa fills up the student`s life with networking, perspectives, and self-realization.
Physically separate module for drones, that is aimed to be installed on drones (most of them), replacing standard 360 degrees translation antenna with directional antenna. This module will rotate directional antenna to always point to the operator, independently to drone's manoeuvres. This approach will allow to drastically extend flight range for drones, improved quality of video and has additional valuable benefits in miltech applications.
Sirocco Energy has developed a wind turbine technology that, thanks to its unique motion principle, design, and shorter blades, significantly reduces the cost of wind energy projects. This is achieved by lowering manufacturing and logistics expenses and using one-third of the land area compared to traditional turbines while maintaining the same power output.
This is a comprehensive ecosystem designed to support small and medium-sized agricultural producers.
Our project aims at the digitization of the agricultural sector, making it more predictable, efficient, and transparent. Thanks to SPEROW, farmers gain access to modern tools for managing agricultural processes, training, and upskilling personnel, as well as opportunities to establish partnerships.
Univera is a platform that supports students from their first step at university to successful employment. It allows students to receive services from their university directly from their smartphone, plan their workload, and look for a job right from the app. Unlike competitors, we are cheaper and cover the full cycle of a student from admission to graduation.
Many people face mental health challenges, impacting productivity, relationships, and finances. Our solution combines mandala painting with guided meditation, offering a creative, accessible approach to mindfulness. Through high-quality designs and structured meditations, we provide a holistic experience available via physical kits and an online platform, making self-care easy for individuals and families.
Створення краудфандингової платформи - на якій громади виставляють свої проекти по розвитку й вони можуть напряму комунікувати з донорами, інвесторами й будівельними компаніями. А також від компанії до окремої людини - можуть обрати собі проект й профінансувати його.
PowerPulse is an innovative platform that helps users improve their health and achieve fitness goals through personalized nutrition and workout plans. The platform allows users to track their progress in a diary, monitor calorie intake and exercises, and provides analytics on their results. PowerPulse offers individual recommendations based on entered data, motivating users to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.
Did you know 70% of parents worry they don’t spend enough quality time with their kids? Our solution turns those tasks into a fun game where kids earn virtual currency for completing them. They can set goals, like saving for a PS5, or use their earnings to buy screen time. Parents can easily track progress and reduce conflicts. With 800 million students globally and many parents concerned about their kids’ future, the demand for solutions like ours is huge.
CNC laser engraver/router manufacturing on own CAD/Protocol/PCB
WildFiresUA: Platform for wildfire analysis and emissions modeling.
Wildfires are unpredictable and rapidly spreading, endangering lives. Our platform leverages satellite data and emission modeling to provide critical information for effective fire management and risk assessment. Insurance providers need more accurate data to assess wildfire risks.
Vkursi Zemli is a land analytics and data service that provides a full range of tools for monitoring and managing all aspects of land relations. The main goal of the service is to build a SaaS ecosystem in the field of land relations, bringing together various players on a single platform and providing them with comprehensive information about the land, as well as convenient tools for processing, analyzing, and visualizing this data.
Our idea is to create interactive educational kits for children to develop their mechanical and scientific skills. Currently, there are no toys that help children not only bring their creative ideas to life but also teach them the basics of technical sciences. Existing alternatives, such as regular construction sets or interactive games, do not provide this aspect of learning.
Sidenum is developing an AI product to drive business growth and career alignment. We prioritize accelerating hiring with expert labor market insights, guiding individuals toward suitable professions, fostering labor market balance, supporting potential startup founders, and connecting investors with promising startups.
Vitametria is your personal Health Copilot – a mobile app designed to help you take control of your health by offering a simple and convenient way to store and monitor essential lab results. As well it provides basic interpretations and insights into potential conditions and deficiencies in your body. We are standing for preventive healthcare methods and are on a mission to make them more known and popular in Ukrainian society.
The startup is focused on developing vertical farms in urban environments, providing the cultivation of fresh, eco-friendly greens and herbs without the use of pesticides or herbicides. Through high-tech installations and adaptive LED lighting, the farms produce high-quality products with a minimal carbon footprint, supplying consumers with fresh and healthy food.
The startup idea focuses on the development and specialized production of blades in various sizes for small and medium wind turbines with reduced aerodynamic noise levels. We offer ready-made components for wind turbine manufacturers, applying innovative solutions to suppress turbulence at the trailing edge of the blade — the primary source of noise. The focus on specialized blade production will enable efficient large-scale manufacturing for a wide range of producers, improving wind turbine performance and minimizing their acoustic impact on the environment
Parostok, an innovative company specializing in seed treatment.
Much research time and money is being devoted to mitigating the effects of a changing climate
on crops. This includes more resilient and better adapted crops, better and more efficient water
use, and more effective and targeted fertilizers, for example.
Solar Optic is a hybrid sunlight system that utilizes advanced optics and a sun-tracking mechanism to provide natural illumination indoors. We concentrate sunlight on the surface of the Fresnel lens, the light beam is guided through a 15 mm polymer optic cable (POF). Similar to normal lamps we diffuse sunlight from POF inside the building. Also, Solar Optic system works together with artificial light compensating for the missing light when there is not enough sun outside.
“Insulin without queue” (IWOQ) is the startup in the sphere of HealthTech and telemedicine: application for patients, doctors and pharmacy workers, that allows to form of an electronic prescription for insulin without the patient visiting a medical institution.
Innovativeness of IWOQ: digital prescription system for Insulin without queues and support of the patient with diabetes in the application.
Sanctions Finder helps your company or organization to make compliance checks easy and in one click. Tracking the sanctions in various jurisdictions is going to be more sophisticated as the scale of the restrictive measures is continuously expanding. With the support of Sanctions Finder, you can handle the problems stem from limitations and prohibitions prescribed under the sanctions. We provide you with up-to-date information about the most recent sanctions programs in the US, UK, and European Union (more jurisdictions are coming soon).
Playmanity is a gaming platform that offers users access to a vast library of paid games for free, supported by ads. Our mission is to eliminate piracy in the gaming industry by providing an affordable, legal alternative for gamers while supporting indie developers and fostering a global gaming community.
We are engaged in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles of the "Wing" type. These are light-engine aircraft with a payload capacity of up to 15 kilograms. They can serve the needs of the agricultural sector, detect fires, deliver cargo in mountainous terrain, and are also indispensable for rescue operations in hard-to-reach areas
Geodesic.Life specialises in sustainable geodesic dome homes, focusing on architectural, manufacturing and assembly process design. The innovative solution features a spherical structure of repeating mass-timber elements, prefabricated on a robotised line. This approach enables automated assembly, reducing manual labour. The small-format prefab kit ensures efficient logistics and can be built within 1-2 months, regardless of weather conditions, without bulky cranes.
Payment Processor Integration: To launch the card program in Europe, we plan to collaborate with Tribe Payments or someone similar. This requires specialized assistance to integrate and optimize the infrastructure with the payment processor. Ensuring a seamless integration will enable Partnerway to offer reliable card services, expand its market reach, and enhance user experience, all while maintaining compliance with European financial regulations.
WITERoK is a wind turbine that does not have blades and the main disadvantages of bladed wind turbines. Our key activities are production (development, manufacturing), solving individual customer problems (preparation for installation at a specific site), installation, maintenance - a complete solution for the customer. WITERoK is a guarantee of stable power supply in any conditions.
A small Ukrainian startup winning grants for impactful businesses and non-profits worldwide. We provide a full-cycle grant management service from idea to funding that includes:
- Funding opportunities selection (client analysis, M&E, adjustments);
- Application text development (research, writing, editing);
- Supporting materials development (communication, creation, design).
G-MAK is a startup from Ukraine that develops multifunctional security systems. The global security market is quite significant, but the market of active defense systems is almost unexplored. G-MAK is an innovative security device equipped with a number of unique technical features that can physically stop or disorient the intruder.
Salesdep.ai is a SaaS B2B platform that helps small and medium companies to improve conversion rates from inbound leads through implementation of AI into sales departments. The aim is to increase efficiency, conversion rates, and speed of response to customer messages, while also reducing the costs of maintaining a sales department.
Our Projects
It is a program for training students, as well as mentoring and accelerating startups or spin-offs related to agri-food systems and the health sector. Period: January 2023 – June 2024 Partners: InterHEI Food and Health Innovators Ukraine is implemented by the Science Park of Lviv Polytechnic National University, Science Park of Taras Shevchenko National University…
It is a program for training students, as well as mentoring and accelerating startups or spin-offs related to agri-food systems and the health sector.
Period:
January 2023 - June 2024
Partners:
InterHEI Food and Health Innovators Ukraine is implemented by the Science Park of Lviv Polytechnic National University, Science Park of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration in partnership with the Ukrainian Startup Fund, NULP (Lviv Polytechnic National University) and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
InterHEI Food and Health Innovators Ukraine is part of the InterHEI project, a pan-European consortium that implements the Interdisciplinary Program for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship in Higher Education.
A hackathon for startups, scientists, young scientists, postgraduates and students with a focus on mineral and metallurgical processes for sustainable development. Dates: September-December 2022 Partners: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, European Business Association, DTEK Oil&Gas, ReThink, greencubator, Geological Investment Group, National Association of Extractive Industries of Ukraine, UNIT.City.
A hackathon for startups, scientists, young scientists, postgraduates and students with a focus on mineral and metallurgical processes for sustainable development.
Dates:
September-December 2022
Partners:
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, European Business Association, DTEK Oil&Gas, ReThink, greencubator, Geological Investment Group, National Association of Extractive Industries of Ukraine, UNIT.City.
Innovation Breakthrough Day 2023: from research “in theory” to implementation!Presentation of knowledge-intensive projects, during which scientists demonstrated their developments to government officials and MPs: Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisova, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Education, Science and Innovation Serhiy Babak, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Denys Kurbatov, MP Roman Hryshchuk,…
Innovation Breakthrough Day 2023: from research "in theory" to implementation!
Presentation of knowledge-intensive projects, during which scientists demonstrated their developments to government officials and MPs: Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisova, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Education, Science and Innovation Serhiy Babak, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Denys Kurbatov, MP Roman Hryshchuk, Director of the Ukrainian Startup Fund Pavlo Kartashov, Executive Director of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine Olga Polotska, representatives of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. Ten projects from a number of different fields, from medicine to agricultural technologies and raw materials, were pitched during the meeting.
Period: July 2023
Partners:
Ministry of Education and Science, National Research Foundation of Ukraine, Ukrainian Startup Fund, YEP
Ukraine presented its pavilion for the first time at SaaStock 2022 in Dublin!For three days in a row, 8 best startups selected by an expert jury in September presented their projects to the international community.Period: September-October 2022 Partners: Ukrainian Startup Fund, PromoRepublic, Flyer One Ventures, and Influ2.
Ukraine presented its pavilion for the first time at SaaStock 2022 in Dublin!
For three days in a row, 8 best startups selected by an expert jury in September presented their projects to the international community.
Period: September-October 2022
Partners:
Ukrainian Startup Fund, PromoRepublic, Flyer One Ventures, and Influ2.
Latitude59 is the leading exhibition in Northern Europe, where a delegation of 5 Ukrainian startups will be represented for the first time!On May 24-26, 2023, a tech conference was held in Tallinn, bringing together visitors from 60 countries, 500+ investors, and more than 800 startups. Period: May 2023 Partners: Ukrainian Startup Fund, Flyer One Ventures,…
Latitude59 is the leading exhibition in Northern Europe, where a delegation of 5 Ukrainian startups will be represented for the first time!
On May 24-26, 2023, a tech conference was held in Tallinn, bringing together visitors from 60 countries, 500+ investors, and more than 800 startups.
Period: May 2023
Partners:
Ukrainian Startup Fund, Flyer One Ventures, Techosystem, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
The European Innovation Council (EIC) will allocate 20 million euros through the Seeds of Bravery (UASEEDs) project to strengthen deep tech innovation in Ukraine. The consortium is launching an innovation services support program that will allow applicants to receive up to €10 thousand in cash! Innovative technology companies (startups and SMEs) are invited to apply….
The European Innovation Council (EIC) will allocate 20 million euros through the Seeds of Bravery (UASEEDs) project to strengthen deep tech innovation in Ukraine. The consortium is launching an innovation services support program that will allow applicants to receive up to €10 thousand in cash!
Innovative technology companies (startups and SMEs) are invited to apply. The non-refundable grants will help companies update their business model, plan, or growth strategy.
What other opportunities will the initiative open up for Ukrainians:
- Financial support: about 200 projects will receive €12 million in grant funding. Applications will be accepted for 5 types of support with the possibility of attracting up to 60 thousand euros in total.
- Strengthening the innovation environment: the rest of the funds will be used to train entrepreneurs, promote projects and facilitate access to international markets, as well as integrate the Ukrainian innovation ecosystem into the European network.
- Support for women entrepreneurs: at least 20% of startups and innovative SMEs are expected to be led or co-led by women.
The Seeds of Bravery project was first announced in May 2023.
The project is coordinated by FundingBox, a leading European platform for the distribution of deep tech funding for startups, which will guarantee the effective implementation of the project. The consortium also includes other recognized European stakeholders and Ukrainian organizations, including Ukrainian Startup Fund, Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration, Innov8, Techosystem, EEN Ukraine + Academy of Science, and YEP.
Techstars Startup Weekend is a fascinating excursion into the world of startups in 54 hours. – 7K+ Programs held – 150+ Countries – 19K+ Community Leaders – 428K+ Participants During 3 days, startups met with the best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors who showed them how to achieve more faster – and even how to…
Techstars Startup Weekend is a fascinating excursion into the world of startups in 54 hours.
- 7K+ Programs held
- 150+ Countries
- 19K+ Community Leaders
- 428K+ Participants
During 3 days, startups met with the best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors who showed them how to achieve more faster - and even how to start their business.
Period: April 21-23.
This is an opportunity for 30 knowledge-intensive startups to work closely with potential business clients (B2B, B2C), learn how to attract investment, validate ways to monetize inventions, and explore/test new markets, looking for Product-Market Fit. Партнери: The acceleration programs Science Intensive Innovation and Development and Renovation are implemented by Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration with the…
This is an opportunity for 30 knowledge-intensive startups to work closely with potential business clients (B2B, B2C), learn how to attract investment, validate ways to monetize inventions, and explore/test new markets, looking for Product-Market Fit.
The acceleration programs Science Intensive Innovation and Development and Renovation are implemented by Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration with the support of the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, and the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine in cooperation with the Kyiv Academic University, Ukrainian Startup Fund, and YEP Accelerator.
An open association of tech ecosystem players with a focus on product companies. Among the initiators of the union are BRISE Capital, Center42, Genesis, Sigma Software, Ukrainian Bridge, Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration, and the Ministry of Digital Transformation. TECHIIA, Qollabe, and SMOK Ventures also supported the union.
An open association of tech ecosystem players with a focus on product companies.
Among the initiators of the union are BRISE Capital, Center42, Genesis, Sigma Software, Ukrainian Bridge, Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration, and the Ministry of Digital Transformation. TECHIIA, Qollabe, and SMOK Ventures also supported the union.
The University Startup World Cup is a Danish initiative that aims to recognize the best youth startups in the fields of development, financial technology, green technology, logistics, and artificial intelligence. The main mission of the USWC is to create an international network of students for the development and exchange of ideas, as well as the…
The University Startup World Cup is a Danish initiative that aims to recognize the best youth startups in the fields of development, financial technology, green technology, logistics, and artificial intelligence. The main mission of the USWC is to create an international network of students for the development and exchange of ideas, as well as the commercialization of scientific research!
Period: May-September 2023
Ukrainian Startup Fund together with Venture Cup with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, YEP, Academ.City, 1991 Accelerator, Science and Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration
EIT Strategic Regional Innovations Cluster together with Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration are conducting a series of one-day intensive training programs for ambitious Ukrainian entrepreneurs. The Cluster is funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union under Horizon Europe, fostering the largest innovation network in Europe. The EIT…
EIT Strategic Regional Innovations Cluster together with Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration are conducting a series of one-day intensive training programs for ambitious Ukrainian entrepreneurs. The Cluster is funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union under Horizon Europe, fostering the largest innovation network in Europe.
The EIT Founders2Founders: Training on Entrepreneurship powered by EIT Community is implemented by Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, in cooperation with Diia.City, National project Diia.Business, and YEP Accelerator.
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