Entering new markets, implementing the boldest ideas and business development is all about the V4 Startup Force Ukraine program, which was supported by the International Visegrad Fund, and the Ukrainian Hub team actively worked on the implementation of this program together with partners DEX Innovation Center (DEX IC), StartUp Hub Poland, Campus Cowork!
During the three-week hybrid program, which included workshops, mentoring support and networking, Ukrainian startups had the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to expand their business. The first two weeks were held online, and the final offline week in Budapest marked the end of the second phase of the program, providing startup participants with a platform for fruitful discussions. Individual business sessions with representatives of local and global companies and corporations, industry experts and experienced mentors who accompanied representatives of Ukrainian startups on their entrepreneurial journey, and a lively community of entrepreneurs - this is what came in handy for building strong cross-border business relations in the countries of the Visegrad Four.
“Mentoring and business contacts are crucial for business expansion. The V4 Startup Force Ukraine program provided an unprecedented opportunity for Ukrainian startups to build business relations with representatives of the Visegrad Four countries. Building your business under the guidance of highly qualified professionals and taking it to a new level became possible thanks to effective mentoring support from V4 Startup Force experts," said Anastasia Nosulenko, co-founder of Ukrainian Hub, emphasizing the great value of common experience in the learning process.
The V4 Startup Force program is a community that goes beyond professional knowledge to create a cohesive network of innovators that not only facilitates knowledge sharing, but also serves as a platform for empowerment in the startup environment.
The project is co-financed by the governments of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia through Visegrad grants of the International Visegrad Foundation. The foundation's mission is to promote the ideas of sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe.