Sigma Software and the UFS hold a competition for startups, grants of up to 3000 euros

Sigma Software Labs, the investment wing of Sigma Software, together with the Ukrainian Startup Fund (UFS) are launching a competition for UNICORN startups. Applications for participation in the competition can be submitted until November 1, 2023, he writes ain.ua.

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Ukrainian projects in the early stages that did not raise more than $500 are invited to participate.

The organizers are primarily interested in b2b projects in the fields of adtech, AI, AR/VR, aviation, automotive, Big Data, blockchain, cyber security, edtech, fintech and machine learning.

The competition will be held in such a format as to include educational webinars, networking events and project pitches. In particular, there will be:

• a two-week training program on how to build a startup and avoid common mistakes;
• educational and networking events;
• pitching opportunities;
• prizes: non-refundable grant in the amount of 2×1000 euros and 1×3000 euros.

The UNICORN startup competition (previously called IT_EUREKA) was founded by the Tempus educational program back in 2014. The project was supported by the Swedish Sigma Group and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. After the completion of the Tempus program, Sigma Software became the main organizer of the competition. In 2021, Sigma Software Labs became the main organizer of the competition. Over 8 years, more than 2200 participants presented more than 900 projects at the competition.

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