Mission Possible

🚨Mission Possible Batch II: Applications Open🚨 We’ve been eagerly waiting for this moment and are thrilled to announce the start of the second round of our venture building program, launched with the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF) in partnership with the INNOV8, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and the startup community LIFT99 Kyiv Hub. We’re looking for: ✔️ Founders with technical and engineering backgrounds, tech and particularly AI enthusiasts; ✔️Entrepreneurs looking to transition into tech; ✔️Bright students and scholars; ✔️Individuals who have worked in startups in various roles and are ready for their journey; ✔️Experienced professionals with strong domain expertise and insight; ✔️Repeat founders. What You’ll Get: 🔴 In-real-life venture building programme; 🔴World-class mentors and access to tech leaders and entrepreneurs; 🔴Funding and access to capital; 🔴Bridges to international ecosystems; 🔴Perks and benefits. 🗓️ September 2024 - February 2025 📍 Lift99 Kyiv Hub Mission Possible kicked off in September 2023, and our first batch gave us a ton of valuable insights, tested hypotheses, and helped us understand how to build startups in Ukraine even during wartime. 📈 With our experience and community support, we’re ready to take an even bigger leap forward and scale the tech ecosystem 10x over the next five years. Entrepreneurs of Batch II will get to work and grow their projects in the dynamic startup community at LIFT99 Kyiv Hub, ensuring the most productive months for transforming startups. ✍🏻 Apply here: https://tally.so/r/mVlBAg 🗓️ Deadline: August 12, 2024. 👉 Learn more about the programme: https://lnkd.in/dnpZda86

🚨We’re Hiring a General Manager🚨 Ready to lead an innovative venture-building program in the heart of Kyiv? We’re looking for someone with a builder mindset, a get-things-done attitude, and a passion for startups and technology. 🫵🏻 Our future General Manager will be responsible for: - Overall and operational management - Coordinating our program - Developing partnerships and community 📌This role is perfect for someone with over 5 years of experience managing teams in fast-paced startup or venture capital environments. If you’re ready for the challenge and eager to build the best venture builder in Eastern Europe, we want to hear from you! ✍🏻 Learn more about this role and apply via the link: https://lnkd.in/gFdMzhDf

INNOV8, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is calling for applications for the Science2Business practical program. This program aims to support Ukrainian scientists in commercializing their research and projects into innovative businesses. Science2Business is the Seeds of Bravery project and is implemented by INNOV8 in partnership with Aalto University, EIT Health, Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship. The initiative is funded by the European Union, under the European Innovation Council. Apply and turn your scientific ideas into a sustainable business with Science2Business. The program includes lectures, workshops, hackathons, and support from experienced speakers and mentors. Science2Business will help with:  📍basics of entrepreneurship 📍design thinking 📍creating a viable product 📍idea promotion and business communication skills 📍validation of ideas 📍creating a business model structure During the program’s final day, participants will pitch their ideas to potential partners. The selection process of the first cohort of 50 scientists will last until July 10th, 6:00 PM. Experience and expertise will be shared by: 🌟Polina Lishko, Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology, Washington  University in St. Louis and 2020 MacArthur Fellow 🌟Bohdan Khomych, Head of R&D Product and Commercialization, SoftServe 🌟Laurynas Braskus, Innovation consultant from Sunrise valley Science  and Technology Park (Sunrise Tech Park) in Vilnius 🌟Kasper Suomalainen, Startup Advisor at Aalto University. He's coaching startups in fundraising, pitching, and communication 🗣️Who can apply: Scientists and researchers who have ideas in the following areas:  ▪️Agrotechnology ▪️Biotechnology ▪️Environmental technologies ▪️Energy technology ▪️Information and communication technologies ▪️Space technologies ▪️Materials science and physics: ▪️Educational technologies ▪️Health care ▪️Robotics ▪️Dual-purpose technologies ▪️Chemistry 📍Format: Online 🙌🏻Participation: Open program Details and application for participation by the link: https://lnkd.in/eEzqTpGH

As part of an information partnership with VECTOR, Sviatoslav Sviatnenko, the founder & CEO of INNOV8 and founder of Mission Possible venture building program, talked about creation and development of a YC-level venture program in Ukraine. Read the full column at the link 👉 https://lnkd.in/dVrW2tba

🎉Congrats to eventmate on receiving funds and support from Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund 🎉 A first cohort alumnus of the Mission Possible venture building program, ruslan gazanfarov, founder and CEO of eventmate, was picked from 900 applicants to get funding and support for Ukrainian founders. 📌 The fund has raised $10 million to support startups pushing forward despite tough times, giving them the resources and opportunities they need to grow.

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🚀A new article for early stage startups is out, where Sviatoslav Sviatnenko, founder & CEO of INNOV8, founder of Mission Possible, talks to SPEKA about going global, pitching projects, and the Ukrainian startup ecosystem🚀 Also, Sviatoslav Sviatnenko provided practical advice for entrepreneurs and shared his own experience in developing startups. Read the full article at the link 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dSSg9ZJH

🔔 Subscribe to our Medium for the latest innovation news and insights from successful entrepreneurs, investors, and tech industry experts. We've got a must-read article for anyone looking to build a world-class startup! Dive into insights from Nina Levchuk 🇺🇦 on how big funds choose startups, what's crucial for entrepreneurs at early stages, and what they need to be ready for. Read here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dd4CSMc4

Mission Possible venture building program has been nominated for the first time as one of the "Best PR Projects for the Benefit of the Country from IT Companies" 🌟 If you believe in our mission and the work we do, please support us by voting. Together, we can keep empowering entrepreneurs and making positive changes in the tech ecosystem. ✍🏻Vote here: https://lnkd.in/dqF3nybW