Seize the unique opportunity to develop your idea in the field of deep tech alongside leading experts and innovative programs. Submit your application by February 12th to participate in the selection hackathon "Innovations in Deep Technologies," taking place in a hybrid format from March 1st to March 3rd, 2024, in Kyiv!

Both individual participants (students, researchers, financiers, marketing designers, developers) and pre-formed teams are welcome to participate.

You can submit your application by following thislink.

"In Ukraine, there is enormous scientific potential, the realization of which requires close collaboration between scientists and entrepreneurs. A significant challenge in the field of innovation is creating the most favorable conditions and implementing new tools to support entrepreneurs in deep tech technologies, science-intensive startups, researchers, and students, aiming to create innovations crucial for the reconstruction and support of Ukraine's transformation process. The implementation of the Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration initiatives and the provision of necessary support to science-intensive startups will contribute to the development of a national innovation ecosystem, ensuring the rapid and high-quality transformation of creative ideas into innovative goods and services, increasing the quantity and quality, and enhancing the economic returns of implemented developments, as well as attracting investments into innovative activities. We are confident that the innovations created by Ukrainian scientists, researchers, and startups will allow us to overcome challenges at the national and global levels, characterized by the inventiveness and boldness of Ukrainians," comments Denys Kurbatov, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine.

Why you should join:

30 science-intensive startup winners will join the Science Intensive Innovation and Development and Renovation acceleration programs. Teams will collaborate with potential clients, attract investments, search for Product-Market Fit, gain access to resources, and test their business model.

More details about requirements and the selection process can be found here.

The Science Intensive Innovation and Development and Renovation acceleration programs are implemented by Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration with the support of the USAID Competitive Economy of Ukraine Program, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, and the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, in collaboration with Kyiv Academic University, Ukrainian Startup Fund, and YEP Accelerator.