09-20.08.2021
Virtual Incubation Program
YOU ARE KNOСKING ON THE RIGHT DOOR THEN!
Virtual Incubation Program
Is a large-scale intensive training for students and science-based tech progects created within the joint effort of the Ukrainian Hub and CRDF Global.
The VIP aimed to provide students, scientists, graduates, and authors of social digital business with opportunities for further development. The program has a high inclusive rate, and therefore welcomes the youngest entrepreneurs.
WHY DO YOU HAVE TO PARTICIPATE?
ТАЙМЛАЙН ПРОГРАМИ
PROGRAM TIMELINE
1 June – 10 July
Application process
09−19.08.2021
Online learning
Online-based training with the support of experienced Ukrainian and international mentors will last 10 days and will be held via the EducateMe platform. During this course, participants will attend evening online classes – workshops, lectures, seminars, and receive practical tasks.
Creation of a strategy and model
Formation of a value proposition
Secrets of a successful presentation
Communication with clients and investors
Комунікація з клієнтами та інвесторами
Секрети успішної презентації
Fundraising rules
Market entry basics
20.08.2021
VIP DemoDay
PROGRAM FOR
VIRTUAL INCUBATION PROGRAM
August 9-20, 2021
9.08.2021
Goals and objectives of the VIP
19:00-19:30
Warren Haber
9.08.2021
Financial modeling for startups
19:30-20:00
Snezhana Sukhoroslova
10.08.2021
Preparation for the fundraising process
19:00-19:30
Snezhana Sukhoroslova
10.08.2021
Idea Validation
19:30-20:00
Warren Haber
11.08.2021
Refining your Business Strategy
19:00-19:30
Ivan Zatvarskyi
11.08.2021
Benefits of Working with a Mentor
19:30-20:00
Warren Haber
12.08.2021
Identifying your Customer/Client
19:00-19:30
Margaryta Rimek
12.08.2021
Formulating Value Propositions
19:30-20:00
Andrii Grygorenko
13.08.2021
Recap and Q&A Session
19:30-20:00
Martin Kaszubowski
13.08.2021
The Art of a Skilled Pitch
19:00-19:30
Margaryta Rimek
16.08.2021
Formation of a Strong Team
19:00-19:30
Maryna Nikitchuk
16.08.2021
Creating your MVP
19:30-20:00
Andrii Grygorenko
17.08.2021
Strategies with a business model template
19:00-19:30
Alex Riabtsev
17.08.2021
Should I get a Patent?
19:30-20:00
Martin Kaszubowski
18.08.2021
Marketing in Startups
19:00-19:30
Alex Riabtsev
18.08.2021
Secret to a Successful Grant Application
19:30-20:00
Martin Kaszubowski
18.09.2021
Basics of Market Entry
19:00-19:30
Ivan Zatvarskyi
19.09.2021
Conditions for Entering the US Market
19:30-20:00
Warren Haber
9:00-9:10
Opening Remarks for Competition Day
Nina Cairns, Christopher Addison, Mick Safron, Olesia Malovana
9:10-9:50
Advanced LeadGen in B2B
Maryna Nikitchuk
9:50-10:00
Break
10:00-12:00
1-1 Mentoring Session 1 cohort (15 min. each team)
12:00-12:45
Break for lunch
12:45-14:15
1-1 Mentoring Sessions (15 min. each team)
14:15-15:15
Break for Self-Working
15:15-16:30
Pitches (1st batch - 6-7 teams) 5 min pitch + 5 min Q&A
16:30-16:45
Break
16:45-18:00
Pitches (2nd - 6-7 teams) 5 min pitch + 5 min Q&A
18:00-18:30
Judge Deliberation
18:30-18:45
Closing Remarks & Winner Announcement
OUR MENTORS
DemoDay selection criteria
Only 12 teams will be accepted to take part in the Demo Day. As well, those participants who have attended 80% or more of online classes will have a chance to represent their projects. Mentor recommendations and homework statistics will be taken into account.
Worried about the saturation of the program?
Don’t. Training activities will be held during the weekday evenings. And the program is carefully designed by the best experts in the field of business education.
Переживаєш через насиченість програми?
Заняття проходитимуть вечорами у будні, а програма ретельно розроблена найкращими експертами у галузі бізнес-освіти.
IMPORTANT!
Do you feel unconfident with your business idea? Well, applying now, you have two months to work it out, boost it to a prototype level, present it during the DemoDay – and get financial support for its development!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our program is designed for students/scientists/researchers – owners of the ideas and/or founders (co-founders) of innovative startups. The project must be an early stage one and to exist no more than 3 years.
We are looking for candidates whose startup investment experience does not exceed $100,000.
Through the registration form, we will receive applications and presentations of ideas/projects. Independent experts from the Ukrainian Hub and CRDF Global will work on their assessment.
The program will consist of online evening sessions on the weekdays. All tasks and production of information, preparation for pitching, and pitch sessions will be held via the EducateMe platform. Throughout the course, experts and mentors will be in touch with the participants.
The DemoDay of Bootcamp will be held online as well. Project presentations will be broadcasted on YouTube.
We care about your data protection. Therefore, all the information that users enter while registering on the site is accessible only for the organizers of the event and is not subject to disclosure or transfer to third parties.
Grant implementation work will be carried out under the guidance of the CRDF Global fund managers within 3 months after the end of the Virtual Incubation Program.
PROGRAM ORGANIZERS
Ukrainian Hub — the organization aimed to support the national businesses by establishing cooperation and relationships with world leaders in startup ecosystems.
CRDF Global — American independent non-profit organization that promotes security, reliability, and sustainability through science and innovation.
PROGRAM PARTNER
INFO PARTNERS
If you would like to support this important initiative, please email us at: partners@ukrainianhub.org
