Ukrainian startups using open data have the opportunity to receive significant financial support and mentorship through the Open Data Accelerator program. This initiative is aimed at the development of projects that solve socio-economic problems and promote transparency in Ukraine.
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Opportunities for Ukrainian startups
Ukrainian innovative companies, which are focused on creating, improving or expanding projects using open data, received a unique opportunity to obtain financial and expert support. Applications for participation in the Open Data Accelerator have started - a three-month acceleration program that will provide 10-15 domestic startups with the necessary resources for the growth and scaling of their ideas.
Financial support for winners
According to the results of the program, at least five of the most successful startups participating in the Open Data Accelerator will receive funding from the total prize fund, which exceeds UAH 5,800,000.
Requirements for candidate projects
Initiatives of applicant startups should be aimed at overcoming socio-economic challenges in Ukraine, as well as contribute to increasing transparency, openness and the fight against corruption.
Benefits of participating in the accelerator
- Chance to get funding
- Educational program: lectures, practical classes, question and answer sessions for successful development of a startup in the field of open data
- Group and individual consultations with mentors
- Presentation day for startups participating in the acceleration
- Further support from 1991 Accelerator after the end of the program
- More than 35 bonuses and special offers from partners
Application deadlines
Interested startups can apply for participation in the accelerator until August 16. More detailed information about the terms of registration and the project itself can be found at the link.
Previous events
An Open Data Hackathon was recently held, the goal of which was to attract newcomers to the field of open data and create projects and startups based on them. The three winning teams of this event automatically received the right to participate in the Open Data Accelerator.
Glossary
- Open Data Accelerator - acceleration program for startups working with open data
- 1991 Accelerator - an organization that provides support to startups after the completion of the acceleration program
- Open Data Hackathon - a competition for developers aimed at on creating projects using open data
- AMA sessions - "Ask Me Anything" meeting format, where participants can ask any questions to experts
- Demo Day - the final stage of the acceleration program, where startups present their projects to investors
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Open Data Accelerator offers Ukrainian startups working with open data a chance to receive funding of up to UAH 5.8 million and mentoring support during the three-month acceleration program.
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Olena
Wow, this is a great opportunity for Ukrainian startups! 🚀 I have always been fascinated by the idea of using open data to solve social problems. Has anyone thought about applying yet?
Maksym
Yes, Olena! I'm currently working on a project that uses open data to monitor air quality in cities. I think it might be interesting for an accelerator. Do you have any ideas?
Sophie
That sounds very promising, Maksym! 🌿 I am also considering applying. My project is related to the analysis of data on the use of public transport to optimize routes. I wonder how the projects will be evaluated?
Ivan
Wow, Sophie, your project sounds very relevant! 🚌 I think they will pay attention to innovation and potential impact on society. By the way, does anyone know if it is possible to apply if the project is still at the idea stage?
Günter
Phew, another accelerator... All these startups and open data are just a fad. It would be better to do something useful than waste time on this nonsense. And in general, why these innovations, when everything already works normally?
Olena
Günter, I understand your skepticism, but these projects can really change lives for the better! 😊 Ivan, I read that you can submit projects at different stages of development. The main thing is to have a clear vision and potential for development.
Maksym
Agree with Olena! 💡 And regarding project evaluation, Sophie, I heard that scalability is also an important criterion. And also, friends, don't forget about the deadline - August 16! We need to hurry with applications.
Sophie
Thanks for the info, Maksym! 🙏 I have already started preparing my application. Did you know that Open Data Hackathon winners automatically get into the accelerator? This is an additional incentive to participate in such events!