Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration, together with the EIT Strategic Regional Innovations Cluster, have announced the launch of a one-day intensive training program focusing on aspiring Ukrainian entrepreneurs.
The workshops will take place in Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, and Dnipro. Application period spans from August 14, 2024 to 10 days before the sessions begin in each city (5 application waves total). You can find more details on the program’s webpage.
Who can participate?
Founders and employees of innovative SMEs in the early and middle stages of development (TRL3-TRL5) who:
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are interested in expanding their business to international markets;
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are looking for knowledge and support in legal and financial aspects;
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seek to improve their business strategies and market approaches;
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strive to improve their pitching and presentation skills to attract investors.
The participants are also required to fall into one of the following categories:
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SMEs, which include businesses that are newly registered in Ukraine or those that have relocated from Ukraine to one of the EU's member states, its overseas territories, or one of the affiliated nations of the Horizon Europe program after February 24, 2022.
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Businesses that are in the early to mid-stages of development (TRL3-TRL5) and have an MVP.
The project will conclude with the presentation of new solutions, including the best selected F2F startups, at the annual large-scale event, the International Export Forum 2024 - Innovation Boost. There, companies will be able to exhibit their unique solutions to business angels, investors, and corporate representatives, as well as win a cash award to help them grow their businesses.
About Founders2Founders program
The Founders2Founders program offers participants a comprehensive training program to enhance their business skills, including strategy, marketing, sales, and management. They also learn about the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and its Knowledge and Innovation Communities, receive practical advice from entrepreneurs and investors, expand their network of contacts, and improve their pitching skills to investors.
