Negotiations for startup founders
Event timeline
- Beginning May 6, 2022 14:00
- Ending May 6, 2022 16:00
- Location
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:
The organizers of the delegation provide ticket to the conference, startup booth in the expo zone for 1 day of the conference.
selection stages:
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!
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine together with the Ukrainian Startup Fund and the Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA) with the support of the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine are pleased to announce the beginning of the selection of Ukrainian startups for participation in the world’s most influential technological event – Consumer Electronics Show 2024, taking place from 9 to 12 January 2024 in Las Vegas, USA!
Consumer Electronics Show is a global stage for innovation and a real training ground for breakthrough technologies. CES is the main event of the year for the entire technology ecosystem, which traditionally begins in the first week of January, sets the stage for trends and demonstrates every time the determination of innovators to solve the world’s most difficult challenges.
Over 120,000 visitors and over 150 countries, 1,000+ startups, speakers, investors and influencers will come together for a glimpse into the future of technology!
For more information on the conference program, please follow the link.
The organizers of the Trade Mission provide the participating teams with a separate equipped exhibition space at the joint Trade Mission stand, including entrance tickets for all team members, as well as participation in the delegation’s activities (pitch session, networking, etc.). Travel costs are not covered (but may be).
The participation of the Ukrainian delegation in the event is supported by the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine
To participate in the competition, you must apply by October 6, 2023 (inclusive).
THE STARTUP MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
1. Be registered and operate in Ukraine, positioning itself as Ukrainian (this should be indicated on the website and on all public resources such as Crunchbase);
2. Develop a product / solution in any of the technology categories listed on the CES website;
3. Have an English-speaking representative with excellent communication skills;
4. Be prepared to fully cover personal expenses in the USA during the exhibition;
5. Meet the Eureka Park exhibit hall eligibility criteria and apply to participate in the Consumer Electronics Show for the first time.
THE INNOVATIVE SOLUTION ITSELF MUST:
SELECTION STAGES:
Don’t stay away from the events that shape the future. The Consumer Electronics Show is about powerful ideas, inspiration, enrichment with experience and expertise from around the world.
Feel free to fill out an application to get a chance to visit Las Vegas, showcase your own technological products at the international level, and stand side by side with the world’s most influential innovators!
To join the event as a partner, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].
For more information, please send your inquiries to [email protected]
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.