Deep Tech Acceleration program
for Digital and Deep Tech Startups

as part of Seeds of Bravery project

Scale up your startup!

Get the right tools, knowledge and resources to scale up your deep tech startup during 3 months acceleration program!

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Booster Digital and Deep Tech Acceleration Program is conducted as part of the Seeds of Bravery project and is implemented by INNOV8 in partnership with Plug and Play, EIT Health, Da Vinci Labs, Sunrise Tech Park

ABOUT US

3-months acceleration program for digital and deep tech startups powered by INNOV8 as a part of the Seeds of Bravery project.

Time commitment: ~10 hrs. per week + additional work

2-d Batch start date: 15th of October 2024

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BATCH

Humess

Preventive Medicine and Life Longevity DNA Testing.

Cardio.AI

AI-assisted solution for affordable remote medical-grade cardiac diagnostics. The deepest and the most accurate ECG diagnostic delivered in a short time.

Bluedot

AI note-taker for Google Meet.

V-Art

An automated IP licensing solution for brands, creators, and AI developers who want to streamline the licensing process, monetize content, and minimize legal risks.

S.Lab

Green packaging combining only two plant-based components - agricultural waste and mycelium which fully biodegrade in the soil without any trace in 30 days.

LEZO

AI-powered career platform that connects candidates and employers through skills-first approach.

MISSION

PROGRAM

Program Core components

Virtual Workshops & Training

Interactive sessions from professionals with hands-on experience, covering business modeling, hypotheses validation, business development and much more with the focus on the Deep Tech.

Online Mentorship (group and individual)

Practical 121 mentorship sessions with experienced professionals in both deep tech and business to help startups tackle ongoing challenges with a tailored advise.

Offline and Online Community Events

Online breakfasts for inspiration on different topics, office hours, networking events (peer-to-peer, investors).

Key program phases

Week 1 Orientation Phase

Introduce participants to the program, expectations, and processes

Week 2-3 Business Model Refinement & Industry-focused Scaling

Module focused on the deep tech startups hypotheses testing, refining the business model defining use cases, and analyzing competition to crystalize the value proposition and customer use cases

Week 4-6Sales & Marketing Acceleration

Understanding your niche, ICP, forming sales battle cards & preparation for the GTM strategy

Week 7Investment Readiness

Funding Strategies Specifics of UA context for deep tech. Working with investors, pitch refining, legal for Deep Tech - data room, patenting...

Week 8-9Company building

How to build the company, how to scale, and startup leadership

Week 10Founder track

For founders to work on their efficiency - coaching sessions with executive coach to concentrate on the right actions

Week 11-12IP regulations

How to build defensive IP strategies for deep tech startups

Why you should join Booster?

MENTORS

Anna Shchehula

Anna Shchehula

Growth Expert and Manager.

Janne Henrik Parssine

Janne Henrik Parssine

Managing Director at Finnai Value.

Sofiya Got

Sofiya Got

Strategy and Transformation MBA Analyst.

Max Beshleul

Max Beshleul

Business Development Engineer.

Kaija Poysti

Kaija Poysti

Business Angel, Business Coach, EIC Accelerator Coach, EIC Scaling Club Mentor.

Christina Monets

Christina Monets

Head of Business Development at Factiverse, AI tool to avoid fact-checking related mistakes.

Laurynas Braskus

Laurynas Braskus

Innovation consultant from Sunrise Valley Science and Technology Park (Sunrise Tech Park) in Vilnius.

Olena Zanichkovska

Olena Zanichkovska

Co-Founder and Director of Product Strategy at digital and product design agency The Gradient.

Fran Antequera

Fran Antequera

Project Manager at DaVinci Labs.

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partners

A centre of innovation and entrepreneurship, founded to develop the technological ecosystem in Ukraine. The centre helps potential and existing entrepreneurs create and scale startups and technology businesses.

The leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we're present in 50+ locations across 5 continents. We offer corporate innovation programs and help our corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries.

Established in 2015 as part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), aims to foster innovation in health and aging. It operates based on the 'knowledge triangle' principle, encouraging collaboration between business, research, and education sectors to create an optimal environment for innovation. EIT Health's extensive network includes around 120 partner organizations and thousands of startups and entrepreneurs across Europe, working together to address significant health challenges.

An accelerator and a multidisciplinary research center that  tackles pressing societal challenges through deep tech innovations. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, DVL promotes the development of sustainable technologies through research in artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, and quantum computing. DVL achieves a balance between technological innovation and sustainable development by hosting cross-disciplinary teams working on environmental challenges.

Established in 2003, is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Vilnius (Lithuania). It provides infrastructure and support services for young, innovative enterprises and knowledge-intensive businesses. Located in a unique environment in the Baltic States, the park promotes business and science collaboration, offering a vibrant community for technological enterprises, university members, and R&D to commercialize their knowledge and develop their businesses.

Team

Oksana Krykun

Oksana Krykun

Head of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Booster leader

Marharyta Velebnyk

Marharyta Velebnyk

Program & Community Manager

Iryna Zaloha

Iryna Zaloha

PR and Communications Manager

FAQs

Can I apply directly to Booster?

Not yet, you have to apply for the Seeds of Bravery for the P5 project line and then you can appy to Booster. As of now, Booster is a Digital & Deep Tech program is a part of Seeds of Bravery must-have programs for the P5 applicants. You can see more at Seeds of Bravery Website: https://seedsofbravery.eu

How much time does the program take?

Booster program is a 12-week acceleration program with the focus on the Deep Tech. In the end of the program we have a Demo Day.

Do you take equity or any price for the Acceleraiton program?

No, we don`t as of now. We are focused on developing the deep tech startups in Ukraine and we understand that it is our part of the efforts to support you in your journey.

What is the focus of the Booster?

Deep tech startups. We select the adivsors and mentors for 121 as well as investors with the deep tech focus as those people know the specifics of the deep tech startups - from the sales and marketing perspective to finance and investing. Going with us you will have a tailored approach to chat you are building - we are looking for the mentors and advisors whith will help specifically you.

Who is eligible to apply for the program?

We target Ukrainian startups with Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7+ from industries like Medtech, Biotech, Legaltech, HRTech, AgriTech, Quantum Computing, Edtech, Data Analytics, SaaS, and GreenTech. Teams should have a solid MVP, initial traction, and a clear growth potential.