Science2Business is part of the larger European initiative, Seeds of Bravery, and is implemented by INNOV8 in partnership with Aalto University, EIT Health, Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The program is funded by the European Union through the European Innovation Council.
Ideas in the areas of agricultural drones, development of sowing technologies, soil improvement, efficient water management, optimization of fertilizers and plant protection products
Projects focusing on plant and pharmaceutical research, animal, marine, food, and industrial biotechnology, fermentation, genomic technologies, synthetic biology, and biosensors
Developments in the fields of soil detoxification, demining, waste management, ecosystem restoration, technologies for reducing air and water pollution
Innovations in solar and wind energy, ideas for energy storage and transmission, batteries, developments for protection against shelling or natural disasters, hydrogen energy, bioenergy
Developments in AI, ML, computer science, cybersecurity, blockchain, and quantum computing
Ideas aimed at working with radio research, satellites, and geodata in various fields: ecology, bioresearch, agriculture, space missions, communications, navigation
Innovative solutions for the oil and gas, mining, and defense industries, materials welding technologies, quantum and quantum mechanics projects, super/semiconductors, magnets, perovskites, photonics, new composite materials, and nanomaterials
Research that contributes to a better learning process through AI, gamification, AR&VR, 3D modeling, inclusive technologies, adaptive learning, and educational platforms
Projects focused on improving the quality of life: genetic technologies, pharmaceutical development, startups and apps in the areas of mental health, military medicine, medical diagnostics, telemedicine, and medical devices
Development of drones for various purposes, UAV technologies, robotic solutions in logistics, medical robotics, and industrial automation
Ideas focused on Defense Tech: UAVs, USVs, demining technologies, electronic warfare equipment and methods, communications and radar, cybersecurity
AI and MedTech, developments in quantum chemistry, drug development, green chemical technology, new materials, and chemical synthesis
Master key skills and strategies for effective team and project management
Discover how to overcome entrepreneurial challenges with creative methods and team sessions
Create a demo version of the product during a hands-on workshop and get expert support
Improve your project prototype through test experiments, market research workshops, and learn more about the map of opportunities in the scientific field
Refine your idea in a workshop covering business model outline, creating a compelling value proposition, and improving pitch decks
Training in pitching and public speaking for effective presentation of your idea to potential partners during the final day of the program
Helping to bridge the gap between scientific innovations and a successful business
The program is based on the best practices of Aalto University, EIT Health, and Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship
Involving experienced speakers and mentors
Intensive classes focused on practical implementation and individual projects
Providing an opportunity to find partners for the realization of ideas and joint projects in the future
Knowledge and skills to help you start an innovative business
Understanding the nuances of bringing technologies to market
A wide networking
Access to expert support during the program
Impact and Market Size
Evaluate the social, environmental, or innovative impact and the potential market size for commercialization.
Commitment and Motivation
Show passion for the project, a willingness to learn, and full engagement with the program, including collaboration and skill development.
Skills and Experience
Experience in commercialization, a plan for business development, and previous collaboration or entrepreneurial experience are preferred
These persons or teams must:
Hold Ukrainian citizenship;
Have affiliation with a Ukrainian institution, i.e., including but not limited to either being enrolled as a student or researcher, employed as faculty or staff, actively engaged in other capacities; or
Be a student/ recent graduate/ researcher/ engineer/ scientist of Ukrainian origin (re)located outside of Ukraine in one of the Member States of the European Union and its Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) or Horizon Europe Associated Countries after 24.02.2022.
Oksana Krykun
head of Innovations & Entrepreneurship at Innov8
Oksana Berezhna
Director General of the Directorate of Innovation and Science-Real Sector Relations of the Ministry of Education and Science
Yelena Shepel
Mentor and lecturer at the network of centers Kyiv School of Economics, Speaker of the startup ecosystem
Inna Perepelytsya
Senior Advisor at Luxinnovation
Olena Malchyk
Project Manager at Luxinnovation
Volodymyr Mykhalko
Сo-Founder & CTO в Influ2
Prateek Singh
Serial founder, having built companies in robotics, AI, and biotech based on novel IP and research backgrounds
Timo Heikkilä
Business Advisor, Aalto Startup Center
Anna Belevantseva
Сo-founder and COO of Esper Bionics
Jip Dresia
Program Manager of International Education at Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, Master of Law in Environmental Law
Ihor Taranov
Head of the Department “Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine” at the National Research Foundation of Ukraine, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor.
Olha Kronda
Head of the Department of Innovations Development at the Ukrainian IP Office
Ilarion Tomarov
Attorney at Law, Head of Intellectual Property Practice at Vasil Kisil & Partners Law Firm.
Laima Balčiūnė, Ph.D.
CEO at Sunrise Valley Science and Technology Park (STP), Lithuania
Mykola Maksymenko
Co-founder & CTO of HAIQU
Director of the MSc in Technology Management program at UCU Business School. Mykola is also a Strategic Advisor and former Vice President of R&D at SoftServe. Mykola holds a PhD in Physics and Mathematics, an MBA in Technology Management, and has over 10 years of experience in academic and industry research, specializing in quantum systems, network physics, and machine learning.
Misha Rudominski
Co-founder of Himera and Promin Aerospace
Promin Aerospace is developing a lightweight launch vehicle with a self-burning engine. Member of the Board of Directors of Technosystem and nect WORLD. 1st place in the Space & Satellite Professionals International national team competition to create a communication system between Mars and Earth. Developed an airlock project for a future Mars colony as part of the Mars Colony Undergraduate Design Team at UBC. 30 to 30 according to Forbes and Kyiv Post.
Bo Kelestyn
Design Thinking Academic and Practitioner at University of Warwick
Professor and Head of Student Engagement at Warwick Business School, Director of the MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation course; will explain how to use design thinking when building a business.
Laurynas Braskus
Innovation consultant from Sunrise valley Science and Technology Park (Sunrise Tech Park) in Vilnius
For more than 10 years, she has been helping teams and startups to improve their business proposition, model, evaluate their market competitive advantages and become investment-attractive. He advises companies on the novelty of products/services, design thinking tools, and creative approach to building a business.
Bohdan Khomych
Head of R&D Product and Commercialization, SoftServe
Bohdan works closely with scientists researching quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and other deep tech that benefits humanity
Kasper Suomalainen
Startup Advisor, Aalto University
Kasper has been in the startup ecosystem for over a decade with a background as a VC and founder. He's coaching startups in fundraising, pitching, and communication. He has also organized over 200 startup events in 20 countries and established an accelerator program
Sergiy Kalinchuk
Co-Chair of Startup Acceleration Committee at UVCA
Tetiana Dubovyk
EXPERT IN BUSINESS NEGOTIATIONS
Jordi Morales Dalmau
Co-founder and CTO at Cultimate Foods
Diana Yavorska
Software Project Manager at Archer Aviation
Viktor Kryliuk
Business Development Advisor at Cardiomo
Oksana Kurnosova
Senior Project Manager at Rich Media System
Наталія Петришак
Product Manager at Clinomic Group GmbH
Iryna Supruniuk
Grant Opportunity Manager at KSE Business School
Anna Mazurenko
BA Lead at Newfire Global Partners
Valeriia Yakovenko
Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Operating Officer
Iryna Stelmakh
IT Expert, COO, Career Mentor, Business Consultant, Lecturer at NDA, Lviv Polytechnic University
Olga Tarasova
Global Process Manager at Luxoft
Olha Makushina
CEO, Founder at NA CHASI Agency
Olena Yehorova
Leading PM at PMO of LCC Rush
Olena Khirsa
Learning Experience Designer, Agile Coach
Oksana Holubets
Product Manager at My Kyivstar App
Oksana Barannyk
Self-employed English Tutor
Nataliia Petryshak
Clinomic Product Manager and NIT (TUHH) MBA in Technology Management Candidate
Mariia Yanbergs
COO & Сo-Founder at iPlayARt
Lidiia Pashchuk
Professor at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Larissa Verbytska
CEO, Co-Founder at UkraineNow.ch
Halyna Hyrka
Solopreneur, exCOO JetSoftPro
Anastasiia Kondratieva
CEO at Maison A/SPOGAD
Sofiya Brutsyak
Of Counsel at DWF International Law Firm
Olena Obukhova
Founder at GVP
Oleksandra Stepanets
Marketing Strategist&PhD Student, Self-Employed & LSBU Business School
Nata Shved
COO at Bright
Anna Koval
QA Manual at TechMagic
Andriy Yakshin
Founder at Launchers Finance
Viktoriia Zakharova
HRBP at Nayax (IT)
Iryna Shevchuk
Inflight Digital Solutions and Strategy at Delta Airlines
An insightful and well-structured initiative for early-stage startups. It provided valuable resources, guidance, and access to a network of industry experts. The focus on practical, hands-on learning, combined with expert-led workshops, allowed participants to better understand key startup challenges like customer validation, scaling strategies, and funding.
We really need a program that allows us to look at the dissemination of research from a different perspective. Our team received practical recommendations on how to implement the project.
The program is short and flexible. An interesting selection of trainers and materials. I especially liked the classes on design thinking and pitches. In particular, because of the comprehensive feedback from mentors. I recommend it to my fellow scientists who want to gain experience in business organization.
Science2Business is part of the larger European initiative, Seeds of Bravery, and is implemented by INNOV8 in partnership with Aalto University, EIT Health, Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The program is funded by the European Union through the European Innovation Council.
INNOV8 is a center of innovation and entrepreneurship, founded to develop the technological ecosystem in Ukraine. The center helps potential and existing entrepreneurs create and scale startups and technology businesses.
Aalto University is a multidisciplinary university with a mission to bring together diverse people through science, art, technology, and business
EIT Health was established in 2015 as a knowledge and innovation community of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), with the aim of cultivating an ecosystem where original thinking in healthcare can flourish
The Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship is a center for entrepreneurial education and research. The Center enables aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into successful businesses through knowledge, networking, and resources
Do I get a certificate after finishing the program?
After five weeks of Science2Business, we will provide you with a certificate of completion. Most importantly, you will learn to create business projects and find partnership opportunities.
How long will the program last?
The first cohort will span five weeks.
What is the language of the program?
Ukrainian and English, depending on the workshop or lecture speakers' language of communication.
What is the format of the program?
Meetings are held in an online format and include self-study.
What is the cost of the program?
Science2Business is a free and open program that is part of the Seeds of Bravery project.
Who should I contact if I have additional questions?
Please contact us at Hello@innovate.com.ua