Lviv IT Cluster announces the fourth IT Meets event of 2024 focusing on startups – The Innovation Ring. The event will take place on April 18th in Kyiv, gathering experienced experts, investors, and startups to discuss the current state of the startup ecosystem in Ukraine and globally. Additionally, a unique startup battle will be held during the event.

What to expect

IT Meets Startups will focus on discovering viable business models to help startups grow and become profitable. Discussions at the conference will cover strategies for client acquisition and building long-term relationships, methods for entering international markets during the full-scale war, as well as attracting investments and funding amidst instability.

What makes it unique

The IT Meets Startups program will feature expert talks, panel discussions, and high-quality networking opportunities. Moreover, a unique startup battle format will allow startups to present their products in a sparring format in a boxing ring. Referees of the startup battle will be experienced experts and investors who will assist in refining presentations and business development approaches. The battle winner will receive $3,000 and a spot at the startup alley of the largest and most prestigious competition in Ukraine, the IT Arena Startup Competition, in September this year.

If you are a startup founder, you can apply to participate via the link. If many applications are received, the Lviv IT Cluster team will interview potential participants and announce the selection results by April 15th.

For whom

IT Meets Startups will benefit startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, business angels, venture capitalists, and anyone interested in startups or looking to launch their innovative product.

Speakers

• Daria Leshchenko, Managing Partner at SupportYourApp;
• Ivan Kaunov, Co-founder and CEO of Buntar Aerospace;
• Daria Yanieva, Investment Director at Sigma Software Labs;
• Ismail Osbanov, CEO of Vector Media;
• Misha Rudominsky, Co-founder of Himera and Promin Aerospace.

When

April 18, 15:00 

Kyiv, Chamber Plaza (Coliseum)

Tickets can be purchased via the link.

About IT Meets

IT Meets are one-day events that cover various directions of the tech industry, aimed at quality knowledge and experience exchange, productive networking, and the development of professional communities among representatives of the Ukrainian tech sector.