Annual report
NGO "Ukrainian Hub" 2021
Implemented projects
This year, despite the challenges and consequences of covid-19, we assembled strong project teams and, with the support of the American organization CRDF Global, implemented 3 training programs for early stage startups, and also provided an opportunity educational tour to Lisbon, to an international conference Web Summit.
The results and achievements of the participating teams of our initiatives are truly impressive and a matter of our pride. We will make efforts and do everything in our power to promote Ukrainian startups and provide opportunities for even greater development of Ukrainian enterprises
Global Pivot to Success
Training program and pitch competition for startups
In April 2021, Ukrainian Hub together with CRDF Global conducted an online GPS training program for entrepreneurs in the technological field. The program consisted of two parts:
- a series of trainings, lectures and workshops (5 days)
- bootcamp and Pitch Competition (2 days)
64 project applications from Ukraine were submitted to the program, 15 of them were selected for participation. 16 mentors were invited to the program - experts from various fields who, in addition to training, also conducted individual mentoring sessions.
In the final pitch competitions, 3 winners were determined, who received $10,000 each from CRDF Global for project development.
Key characteristics of the project
Project budget
$30,000 grant funds awarded to bootcamp final winners (3 teams)
Duration of the project
The project was developed and implemented during 3 months: from February to April 2021
Target audience
The project was developed and implemented for the development of innovative companies in the early stages of development
Scale of the project
The project was of a national scale, participants from all over Ukraine were involved
Virtual Incubation Program
A virtual curriculum and bootcamp for university-based projects
They took part in the program online 72 participants (students, scientists and activists). 15 participants were selected for the final bootcamp, where they underwent intensive training, mentoring sessions with experts and presented their projects to the competition jury.
Three teams - the winners of the final pitch competition received grants for business development in the amount of $ 10 000.
Key characteristics of the project
Project budget
$30,000 grant funds awarded to bootcamp final winners (3 teams)
Duration of the project
The project was developed and implemented during 3 months: from February to April 2021
Target audience
The project was developed and implemented for the development of technological companies, from the university environment and with a scientific component
Scale of the project
A project of a national scale, almost 100 applications were received from all over the country, 72 participants took part in the virtual program, 15 of them in the bootcamp
OPEN INNOVATION TECH CHALLENGE
Bootcamp and pitch competition for startups from 4 fields: agriculture, renewable energy, education and health.
The program consisted of two parts:
- bootcamp: lectures and workshops, mentoring sessions
- final Pitch Competition (for 4 fields)
In the final competition, 3 winners from each field were determined (totally 12 teams), who received: $10,000 each for project development, travel grants and the Web Summit conference from CRDF Global, and grants for using AWS services.
Key characteristics of the project
Project budget
$30,000 grant funds were awarded to startups that took 1st place, $12,000 - in the form of travel grants for 2nd place and $30,000 - in the form of grants for the use of AWS
Duration of the project
The project was implemented and implemented for 4 months: from August to November 2021
Target audience
The project was developed and implemented for the development of technological companies, from 4 areas: AgriTech, HealthTech, EdTech and Renewable Energy
Scale of the project
A project of a national scale, almost 100 applications were received from all over the country, 20 teams took part in the program in a hybrid format, 12 of them won prizes
Ukrainian Pavilion at Web Summit
The first official pavilion of the Ukrainian technological ecosystem at the Web Summit
Ukraine held three activities as part of WebSummit:
the stand of the Ukrainian technological ecosystem, a master class and a networking party. In the first pavilion of the conference, where the partners of the initiative and 14 Ukrainian startups throughout the summit presented their companies and products under the single brand of the Ukrainian technological ecosystem.
Startups had this opportunity thanks to the support of the Ukrainian Startup Fund and CRDF Global.At the master class, representatives of partner companies reported on the state and directions of development of the ecosystem as a whole, and almost 250 guests gathered at the loudest party.
Photo gallery
Great moments of the OPEN INNOVATION TECH CHALLENGE business camp
Global Pivot to Success Highlights
About the preparation and conduct of the bootcamp final
Project plans for the next year
We plan to continue to develop the educational direction and will conduct training camps and acceleration programs
Our partners
We establish close and effective business relationships with effective representatives of the global startup ecosystem, creating projects together to support startups on the way to their goals
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