The pre-incubation program from Ukrainian Future, the business incubator of the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine of Ukraine, is designed for young innovators who see themselves as future entrepreneurs and startups. During 3 weeks, participants of the UF Startup School Beginner will be able to master the skills of entrepreneurial thinking, gain insight into the startup ecosystem and take a step towards turning their idea or research paper into a viable startup. The program, in particular, provides for:

• getting to know the startup ecosystem;
• assessment of the potential value and competitive advantages of one's invention;
• understanding one's own idea from the perspective of future clients and partners;
• development of a unique business model for your project;
• development of leadership qualities and teamwork skills;
• mastering basic approaches to managing a startup as a project;
• preparing for a real startup pitch.

The program will end with the final pitch — Crash Test, during which each participant will be able to present their project to the jury. This is a unique opportunity to test your idea for compliance with modern market challenges, get professional advice on the further development of projects and compete for prizes:

• vouchers for UF FabLab services to develop prototypes of their inventions;
• grant for services of the Ukrainian Future business incubator in the format of an incubation program - annual access to the material base of the incubator (office space, Fablab, library of materials) and services for business consulting, promotion, fundraising, participation in the activities of the business incubator and partners.

In addition, all participants of the program, who will systematically attend online sessions and prepare presentations of their projects, will receive a Certificate of National Center "Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine" on successful completion of the program.

Start of the program: December 11, 2024.
Duration: 3 weeks
Format: online group sessions three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from 17.00 to 18.30 on the Zoom platform + individual consultations
Working language: Ukrainian.
Target audience: young inventors, winners of Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine competitions, holders of Ukrainian Future certificates (age 15+).
Selection conditions: on a competitive basis.
You can apply for participation in the UF Startup School Beginner program until December 6, 2024 inclusive.
Register.

Dream, act, achieve: transform an idea into a startup!

*The organizer and coordinator of the program is Ukrainian Future, a business incubator of the Small Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.