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The Current Wave: New breed of Ukrainian tech entrepreneurs seek success in global markets, Part 5

Best Ukrainian startups invited to participate in international survey

July 15, 2021

RA Capital, a startup and VC research agency, has teamed up with eō Busines Incubators and Ukrainian Startup Fund to track the recent developments of Ukraine’s startup ecosystem and highlight 30 of the country’s most exciting startups. A first-of-its-kind survey aims to “identify potential unicorns” and to “analyze the impact of startup ecosystem development on …

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‘Ukraine in Washington:’ Policy makers and industry leaders discuss bilateral developments and tech innovation (May 11-13)

May 6, 2021

On May 11-13 the US-Ukraine Foundation (USUF) will hold a three-day online conference, gathering a bevy of high-level government officials, policy experts and business leaders. A special emphasis will be placed on startups and innovation. One of the hallmarks of the event will be a virtual expo hall, where participants will be able to view and interact with …

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How German and Ukrainian innovators tap the potential of robotics and automation (online event, April 27)

April 23, 2021

Leveraging its assets in the fields of IT and digital solutions, Ukraine offers many opportunities for successful business partnerships. Many emerging startups as well as established companies from this country already operate internationally. To develop this potential through bilateral exchanges, the German Eastern Business Association, NRW.Global Business (the North Rhine-Westphalia trade and investment agency), and the German-Ukrainian Chamber of …

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‘Ukraine in Washington:’ Top policy makers and industry leaders discuss bilateral developments and tech innovation (May 11-13)

April 20, 2021

On May 11-13 the US-Ukraine Foundation (USUF) will hold a three-day online conference, gathering a bevy of high-level government officials, policy experts and business leaders. Speakers will share their views on the current state of the US-Ukraine strategic partnership and discuss opportunities for advancing business and other prospects. Among the topics covered will be the first steps …

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Ukrainian Startup Fund highlights 11 promising startups

April 13, 2021

Earlier this month, the state-backed Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) announced the winners of the 21th and 22th editions of its Pitch Day. The jury selected 11 startups among 22 applicants. Winners received $25,000 and $50,000 grants totaling $350,000. Eight startups at the pre-seed stage received $25,000 grants: VR Inn., a full-body, free-roam VR content marketplace …

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New remote opportunities in the Baltics for tech talents worldwide (online fair, April 8)

March 31, 2021

On April 8, the online fair ‘Your Next Move: Spotlight on the Baltics‘ will highlight the region’s fast-growing tech ecosystem and its opportunities for international talents, including from Ukraine and Russian-speaking countries. This online event aims to position Latvia, in particular, as a first-choice destination to build a professional carrier or do business within a number of …

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Top tech conference offers €10,000 prize to startups from the “New East” (apply by Apr. 20)

March 19, 2021

On May 12-14 EMERGE, a top tech conference covering Eastern Europe and Central Asia, will hold its third edition in an online format and in English language (more information and tickets here). One of the side events, ‘EMERGE CHALLENGE,’ is a pitching competition with a €10,000 prize. Among the investors who will attend are such leading funds as Almaz …

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To get to green future, Ukraine needs to overcome grey today (online event, March 17)

March 15, 2021

There are few topics hotter from an environmental, investment and legal point of view than renewable energy in Ukraine. The country has joined many nations in the world — including the European Union and the United States — pledging to fight climate change by going carbon-neutral to eliminate net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. China, …

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German and Ukrainian associations launch “Digital Partnership” (first event on March 10)

March 5, 2021

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0100 Virtual CEE: Hundreds of PE/VC professionals to meet online (March 16-18)

March 3, 2021

More than 500 industry professionals, including 300+ investors interested in the CEE region, are expected to participate in the 2nd edition of 0100 Virtual CEE a major PE/VC virtual conference dedicated to the region. The event will take place on 16-18 March 2021. Participants will include senior level General Partners from renowned PE/VC funds and Limited Partners — including pension funds, funds of funds, …

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‘Ukraine in Washington:’ Online conference focuses on innovation and reform (Dec. 15-16)

November 19, 2020

The US-Ukraine Foundation (USUF) will hold a two-day online conference on December 15 and 16, 2020 to explore the topics of innovation and reform in Ukraine. A large group of policy experts and international business leaders will cover these key areas: regional security; defense; air and space; energy; IT and tech; biotech. Since 1991, the US-Ukraine …

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In Western Ukraine, Lviv IT Cluster and USAID to launch IT service marketplace

September 7, 2020

Industry association Lviv IT Cluster is announcing the ‘Lviv Tech Marketplace’ initiative, aiming to promote the IT industry in Western Ukraine and help small and mid-size IT companies enter global markets. The initiative enjoys the support of the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine. This online platform will feature “the most up-to-date information on IT companies in …

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