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March 1, 2024

TechChill 2024

The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine together with the Ukrainian Startup Fund, YEP Accelerator, Startup Wise Guys, and Techosystem, with the support of the Western NIS Enterprise Fund and in partnership with Seeds of Bravery and Advantage Ukraine, announce the start of the selection of 8 startups for the first Ukrainian delegation to TechChill. The event will take place on April 17-19 in Riga, Latvia!

TechChill is one of the largest Baltic tech events that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in the technology industry. Every year, the conference gathers over 2,000 people for three days in Riga, creating a space for international industry experts and the brightest talents from around the world to connect.

The first Ukrainian delegation to TechChill is organized with the support of the Western NIS Enterprise Fund .

More information about the event is available here.

Application deadline for participation in the competition: March 17, 2024.
The selection of startups for the final pitching will take place on March 19, 2024.

THE STARTUP MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

  1. An early-stage deep-tech startup registered and operating in Ukraine, positioning themselves as Ukrainian;
  2. A working prototype has been developed;
  3. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5 or higher;
  4. Great market potential (ready to attract investments and / or launching the pilot project).

The organizers of the delegation provide ticket to the conference, startup booth in the expo zone for 1 day of the conference.

selection stages:

  • Filling out an application about your product/service;
  • Checking for compliance with the terms of the competition;
  • Participation in the Pitch and presentation of the startup to the jury;
  • Selection of 8 teams based on the results of the jury’s evaluation and invitation to join the Ukrainian delegation.

The language of the application and pitch deck is English. The application form can be found in your personal account on the Ukrainian Startup Fund portal in the “Partner Programs” section.

Make sure to register before March 4 for the Fifty Founders Battle, where you’ll have the opportunity to speak on the TechChill main stage in front of investors and compete for €200,000 (syndicate investment prize) + €10,000 (no-strings-attached).

Apply for the Fifty Founders Battle here.

Register and showcase Ukraine’s innovation to the international startup community!

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