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🇬🇧 Expand & Scale Your Startup to the UK! Thinking about entering the UK market? Join our UK Market Discovery Workshop on March 25 to gain first-hand insights from experts and entrepreneurs who have successfully expanded their businesses in the UK. Date: Tuesday, March 25 Time: 15:00 - 17:30 CET Where: Online via Zoom Register now: https://lnkd.in/eB-5wtfB What You’ll Learn: ✅ UK Startup Ecosystem Overview – Key opportunities for entrepreneurs and market-entry strategies ✅ Soft-Landing & Government Support – Learn about exclusive UK programs designed to help international startups scale ✅ Success Stories from UA Startups – Hear from Ukrainian founders who made the UK their key market ✅ Navigating Legal & Regulatory Frameworks – Essential IP, data protection, and compliance insights ✅ Community & Ecosystem Insights – Discover the networks and events that can accelerate your business growth 🔗 Organized by AxisBIC, Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration, Plug and Play Tech Center & DLA Piper under the Seeds of Bravery Project. 📢 Register now and prepare to scale your business in the UK!

Expand Your Horizons at the AI & Quantum Soft-Landing Workshop Join us on March 26, 2025, for an insightful AI & Quantum Soft-Landing Workshop, where we’ll explore the role of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies in driving innovation and solving global challenges. 📅 Date: March 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 14:00 - 17:00 CET 📍 Where: Zoom Webinar 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eD4MTkvs Key topics include: - The transformative potential of AI & quantum technologies - Deep tech advancements & real-world applications - Insights from the EMERGE Project and EQUALITY Project - Challenges in scaling AI and quantum technologies, including regulatory barriers - Collaboration opportunities to strengthen the deep tech ecosystem This event is organized by Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, Da Vinci Labs, and Cyberinnovate as part of the Seeds of Bravery initiative. 📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with industry experts. Register today!

💫 Join Booster Open Q&A with Roman Cherepakha! 👉 Focus: Market Analysis 👉 February, 27, online About Roman: Roman joined Horizon Capital in June 2017, focusing on sourcing investments and overseeing portfolio companies in Food, IT, and Manufacturing. He previously worked as an associate at Horizon Capital (2012-2015) before completing his MBA at Chicago Booth. Roman then gained further experience at McNally Capital and Sandalphon Capital in the US, specializing in deal sourcing and execution. Moderator: Oksana Krykun 🇺🇦, Head of Entrepreneurship and Acceleration at INNOV8 ✅ Please register by February 26: https://tally.so/r/meYqPq 🖇️ The Booster acceleration program is part of the Seeds of Bravery project and is implemented by INNOV8 in partnership with Plug and Play Tech Center, EIT Health, Davinci Labs, and Sunrise Tech Park.

Market Fast Track Programme: A Step-by-Step Guide to Entering the EU Market The past two weeks have been an intensive deep dive for deep-tech founders! Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration together with Plug and Play Tech Center, ran the Market Fast Track Programme, featuring three hands-on workshops and personalized mentorship sessions. Our key goal? Equipping startups with practical tools to enter the EU market and build a strong go-to-market strategy. 🔥 What did participants achieve? ✅ Refined their Customer Value Proposition – clearly defining the problems they solve and the value they create for customers. ✅ Dived into Market Intelligence – analyzing the competitive landscape and identifying the best market entry points. ✅ Developed Go-to-Market strategies – learning how to scale effectively while considering the nuances of different European markets. Educational activities were led by Anastasiia Liubiashcheva from Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration. Our mentorship sessions were powered by an incredible lineup of experts: João Monteiro Fernandes, Laurens Vanryckeghem, Louis Debrabandere, Federico Gandini, Matteo Nicoli, and Carolina Ferreira da Silva. We were also honored to have Elena Eyngorn as a featured expert in our workshop, where she shared her inspiring journey of scaling. 📌 What’s next? Each startup left the program with a clear roadmap for selecting the right market, adapting their product and value proposition, and—most importantly—making data-driven decisions. And we’re not stopping here! Our team remains available to support these startups as they continue to grow. A huge thank you to our participants, mentors, and partners for an incredible collaboration! Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration and Plug and Play Tech Center, as part of Seeds of Bravery, will keep unlocking new opportunities for deep-tech startups. Stay tuned! 💡

🔹 Ukrainian startups, don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to secure funding and enter the European market! Join a training session led by European experts from the Bavarian Research Alliance, who will share practical insights on participating in EIC Accelerator and EEN2EIC. Discover how these programs help innovators access funding, build international partnerships, and scale their projects. 🔸 What will you learn? - How EIC Accelerator and EEN2EIC create opportunities for Ukrainian startups - Key criteria to meet for securing funding - How to find reliable international partners and expand into the EU market - Where to find resources and support in Ukraine - How to craft an application that captures investors' attention When? February 26 Time? 12:00 (Kyiv time) Language: English Format: Online 💫 Invited Speakers – European experts in innovation support: - Nivedita Mahida-Königsdörfer, EEN Adviser and Scientific Officer - Julia Richter, EEN Adviser and Scientific Officer 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3SFDDDv Now is the time to scale your startup! 🖇️ This session is organized by the Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine within the Market and Legal Labs of the Seeds of Bravery project.

We continue to introduce you to the speakers of the Market Discovery Ukraine Workshop! 🏫 Innovation Ecosystem Development in Universities Block 2: "Innovation Development in Universities – An Ecosystem Approach" Speakers: ✔️ Oleksandr Romanko – Ph.D. Adjunct Professor, American University Kyiv ✔️ Volodymyr Momot – Doctor of Economics, Professor, Alfred Nobel University ✔️ Nataliya Ivankova – Tech Startup School, Lviv Polytechnic National University ✔️ Trokhym Babych – Deputy Dean, Faculty of Informatics, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy ✔️ Oles Dobosevych – Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ukrainian Catholic University Moderator: ✔️ Маргарита Чернишова – YEP Accelerator, Coordinator of University-Based Startup Studios, Seeds of Bravery 📈 Market Opportunities & Emerging Industries in Ukraine 🔹 How are Ukrainian innovators adapting to change? Speakers: ✔️ Olga Gvozdyova – Advisor to Director, Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office (Ukraine) ✔️ Roman Sologub – Co-founder & CEO, ISSP; Co-founder, CyberInnovate & Cyber.Academy ✔️ Andrew Ganine – Founder, Briller.House Moderator: ✔️ Olga Shtepa – Matchmaking Officer, CyberInnovate, Seeds of Bravery project 💰 Ukraine’s Investment Landscape: Trends & Opportunities 🔹 Where to find funding? How to get a "Yes" from investors? Speakers: ✔️ Yuriy Kryvosheya – Managing Partner & President, PJSC “Toronto-Kyiv”, Vice-President in Ukraine, Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce ✔️ Ivan Petrenko – Managing Partner, Angel One Fund; CEO, CfE Accelerator Moderator: ✔️ Aliona Paseka – CyberInnovate, Seeds of Bravery project ⚖️ Regulation & Intellectual Property 🔹 What do you need to know about legal frameworks, taxation, and Diia.City benefits? Speakers: ✔️ Anastasiia Shylova – CyberInnovate ✔️ Iuliania Novikova – Onboarding Lead, Diia City 📩 Register now and be part of shaping the future of Ukraine’s startup ecosystem! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dkRxCX3e 🖇️ Event organized by CyberInnovate, Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration, and YEP Accelerator as part of the Seeds of Bravery project

How can AI and big data revolutionize healthcare? 🎙In this episode of Seeds of Bravery, Maryna Korshevniuk 🇺🇦, co-founder & CEO of Apixmed, shares how her startup analyzes genetic and medical data to enable personalized treatment of complex conditions. We discuss the challenges of launching a medtech company, navigating regulations, and scaling internationally. Learn how science-driven innovation is shaping the future of precision medicine. 🎤The podcast host is Oksana Krykun 🇺🇦, Head of Entrepreneurship and Acceleration at INNOV8 , one of the partners in launching the Seeds of Bravery project Language: English In this podcast, we cover:  🎛 From science to startup: Maryna Korshevniuk’s entrepreneurial journey 🎛 How Apixmed is transforming precision medicine 🎛Challenges of scaling a medtech company  Listen now: 📍YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eu6McD7A 📍Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eWaqHEHn 📍Spotify: https://lnkd.in/euCE-ybh We aim to strengthen Ukraine's tech landscape by supporting local entrepreneurs and startups on their journey to global success. In our podcast, we delve into the stories of Ukrainian deep tech founders, exploring their achievements, impact, and ambitions to innovate the industry using cutting-edge technology. The podcast was made in cooperation with micdrop – a virtual podcast producer. 📌 Subscribe to our channels to never miss the next episode!

✨ European Women Innovation Ecosystem Workshop: Recap In late January, UASEEDs women innovators participated in an online workshop on the European Women Innovation Ecosystem. The aim was to foster networking, share experiences, and discuss support programs for women. The event kicked off with an inspiring testimonial from Julia Bialetska Co-founder & CEO at S.Lab, who shared her experience with Women TechEU and the EIT Women Leadership Prize - two game-changing EU programs for female-led startups. 📖 Read her full insights in the Seeds of Bravery News section: https://lnkd.in/eXAhGDFk 📅📢 Next, the Luxinnovation team presented various EU Open calls and support programs for female innovators, including WomenTechEU and the EIC Women Leadership Programme. They provided application deadlines, info session dates, and conditions to apply. Two tools were introduced to help startups grow: 🌐 Mapping of European Innovation Ecosystem Players [https://lnkd.in/dRvVXTWK] - This dashboard contains a page dedicated to Women Support with over 100 entities from 16 countries focused on women innovators. 🌍 European Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives [https://lnkd.in/exKZe3bZ] - A free directory by Startup Luxembourg highlighting upcoming diversity and inclusion calls, events, and workshops. 💬 The workshop concluded with a discussion about women support entities in Ukraine and Europe. 🌸 Stay tuned for the next edition in Spring 2025! 🔗 This workshop was organized by our colleagues at Luxinnovation GIE - Mathilde Hampert, Inna Perepelytsya, Олена Мальчик as part of the Seeds of Bravery project.

🚑💉How to Get Insulin Without the Hassle of Queues and Unnecessary Stress? The Ukrainian startup Insulin Without Queue is working on a solution that simplifies the process of obtaining prescriptions, making life easier for people with diabetes. In this episode of Science2Business, we talk to the project team - CEO Kateryna Hnedina and CIO Sergey Mazur - about how their service is transforming the healthcare system, the technologies they use, and the challenges they face. Discover how innovations in medical technology are already improving the lives of both patients and doctors. Listen to the episode: 📍YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eYZMrbF8 📍Spotify: https://lnkd.in/echjK9BC  📍Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ezqxEUeh 🎤  Host: Iryna Zaloha, Communications Manager at INNOV8 Produced in collaboration with micdrop podcast studio. 📣 Important! The Science2Business program for Ukrainian scientists is now accepting applications. If you have a science-intensive solution and want to learn how to turn it into a business, apply here: https://lnkd.in/eEzqTpGH

Market Discovery Ukraine Workshop: The Evolution of Ukraine’s Startup Ecosystem 📅 Date: February 26 ⏰ Time: 15:00 – 18:30 Kyiv time 🌍 Format: Online 🇺🇦 Language: Ukrainian Since 2022, Ukraine's startup ecosystem has demonstrated incredible resilience, adaptability, and innovation. The Market Discovery Ukraine Workshop will help you explore key opportunities, resources, and success stories that shape its present and future. 🔹 Key Topics & Speakers 💡 The Evolution of the Startup Ecosystem After 2022 🔹 How has the Ukrainian startup scene adapted for growth? Speakers: ✔️ Ihor Markevych🇺🇦 – EIT Community RIS Hub Ukraine Officer ✔️ Vladyslav Kavelin – Deputy project director “Digital Transformation of SMEs in EaP Countries”, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH ✔️ Igor Taranov – Head of the Department Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU ✔️ Valeria Kushnerchuk – Executive Director, Diia.City.Union. ✔️ Ксеня Ізакова – Senior Project Lead, 1991 Accelerator ✔️ Olga Shubina-Kurulenko – Coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network Ukraine, Head of the Export Support Coordination Center at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry ✔️ Anastasiia Kravchenko-Uhrekhelidze – Project Manager, Ukrainian Startup Fund Moderator: ✔️ Anastasiia Liubiashcheva – Program Development Manager, Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration, Task Lead Market Discovery & Soft-Landing Programs, Seeds of Bravery 🏫 Innovation Ecosystem Development in Universities 🔹 How do universities and researchers shape Ukraine’s startup ecosystem? Block 1: "University Collaboration with European Networks" Speakers: ✔️ Ganna Tolstanova – Vice-Rector for Research, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv ✔️ Ivan Novosolov – Head of Educational Programs, Zhytomyr Polytechnic Innovation Hub ✔️ Yuri Vlasyuk – Head of Innovation Development Department, Kyiv Aviation Institute Moderator: ✔️ Маргарита Чернишова – YEP Accelerator, Coordinator of University-Based Startup Studios, Seeds of Bravery 📩 Register now and be part of shaping the future of Ukraine’s startup ecosystem! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dkRxCX3e 🖇️ Event organized by CyberInnovate, Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration, and YEP Accelerator as part of the Seeds of Bravery project