Uklon and the Ukrainian Startup Fund are excited to announce the launch of a collaborative initiative, marking the first-ever Uklon Innovative Boost corporate program for startups.
This program, designed as a competition, aims to empower tech startups in the fields of mobility, logistics, delivery, smart city development, and road safety. Participants will have the opportunity to compete for a grant from Uklon to bring their groundbreaking ideas to life.
What awaits the winners of the final pitching:
Up to ten top technological solutions, selected by Uklon and USF experts, will earn the chance to showcase their projects during an in-person Demo Day on March 7, 2025.
The three most outstanding startups will compete for a prize fund of €40,000 which will be distributed among the program’s winners.
Benefits for the Winners:
Expertise and Mentorship: Collaboration with leading industry professionals;
Platform Testing: Opportunity to integrate and test the startup within Uklon’s ecosystem;
R&D Support: Partnering with developers to accelerate market entry;
Public Recognition: Joint PR campaigns to boost startup visibility;
Financial Support: Preparation for future investment rounds.
Which teams can participate:
Startup stage: Seed or higher;
Availability of an MVP;
Operating in industries such as mobility, logistics, delivery, smart city development, road safety enhancement;
A functional prototype developed (for hardware startups);
Registered in Ukraine.
Timeline
Applications open: January 28, 2025 – February 20, 2025
Compliance check: February 20, 2025 – March 1, 2025