IT_EUREKA 2022: startup launch
Test your startup right nowThe first international season of startup competition that had six successful rounds in Ukraine and is the largest in the country.
Teams from Ukraine and European countries are invited to participate.
Important! The competition is held in English.
Winners will receive cash and partners awards for further project development
Semi-finalists
of the competition
Scally
Naratta
Fentry
Foodwise
Phygit
Anna
OptySun
MemoShot
Tetenger
Max Game Value
Coaty World
InTempo
Interview.top
NetWork
Bees Against Mines
Scalemate
What to expect
in the first international season?
Synergy of Ukrainian and European teams
Lectures from top representatives of the European IT industry, founders of famous startups, partners of international venture funds
Learning the basics of building a successful business project
Basics for participation in world-famous acceleration programs
Individual team coaching, practical advice from mentors
Competition
timeline
Who is recommended
to apply?
early-stage software startups that have their own team or plan to create one soon
everyone who has real startup idea, but need more practical knowledge to launch their project
entrepreneurs or students with creative ideas that are willing to build their own team
everyone who does not have their own team, but is willing to drive idea by their own
Program
overview
BASIC PROGRAM
- Soft skills workshops
- Effective team communication
- Celebrity talks
- Panel discussions with top industry representatives
TEAM CASE
HARDCORE PROGRAM
Business basis
- Business model definition and validation
- Building a project roadmap
- Creating an MVP based on the idea
- Customer Development
- Product Lifecycle
Legal basis
- IP and GDPR
- Technical idea security
- Legal documents overview (MOU, Term Sheet, etc.)
- Company incorporation
Financial basis
- Finance accounting in the project
- Financial audit
- Financial metrics and performance analysis
Marketing basis
- Competitor analysis
- Building a matrix of competitive advantages
- Product Market Fit
- Go-to-Market strategy
- Target audience study
- Creating the brand value proposition
- Growth and scaling hypotheses (B2B, B2C, etc.)
- Sales strategy
Fundraising basis
- Setting goals for investment search
- Investor portrait
- Resources to find the right investor
- Communication with a prospective investor
- Minimum fundraising requirements
Pitch basis
- Types of pitch presentations
- One-liner development
- Features of investor pitch
- Structure of pitch presentation
- Secrets of a quality pitch presentation
CRASH TEST
DEMO DAY
IT_Eureka
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FAQ
Are there any special requirements/restrictions for contestants?
IT_EUREKA evaluates only your idea, there are no special requirements for contestants. However, only persons who turned 18 can apply for the competition. There is no upper age limit.
What is the working language of the competition?
This year, the competition enters the international level, so the mentoring program and project presentations are made in English.
Are there any benefits or coefficients for participants from the territories of Ukraine where military actions are taking place?
All contestants are admitted to the contest on general terms without benefits.
If I don't have a team, can I present my idea alone?
Yes, it is not necessary to have a team to participate in the competition, having an idea and the desire to develop it is enough.
Is there a priority industry to which the idea should relate to?
The organizers of the competition do not require projects to relate to a specific industry, but your idea must contain innovation and an IT component.
Is participation in the contest free?
Participation is absolutely free. In case a participant needs to come to the organizer's locations, travel expenses are covered by the participant.
Do organizers plan to arrange an offline meeting of the finalists?
We plan the mentoring program in an online format. Organizers will provide information on possible offline meetings and events in advance.
What are the benefits for the participants who listened to the educational component of the competition, but did not make it to the finals?
All participants of the competition who attended at least 80% of the mentoring lectures will receive certificates with calculated ECTS credits.
How will applications be selected?
All competition applications will be reviewed by the competition jury and evaluated according to the criteria. The best of the applicants will be invited to the semi-finals. The winning team will be chosen by the jury in the final of the competition.
How do I know that my application has been selected and recommended for participation in the semi-finals?
On October, 28, the lists of semi-finalists will be published on the official website of the competition. In addition, we will contact all participants using the contacts that were specified during the registration of the project.
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