An intensive Extreme Bootcamp program for defense technology startups will take place in Ukraine, where the winner will receive significant investment funds in the amount of 500,000 euros.
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The organizers of the Ukrainian Extreme Bootcamp event announced the selection of defense technology startup teams. The three-day program involves a competition between ten selected teams that already have experience of implementing their developments at the front or will have it in the near future. The three best teams will share a total prize fund of 1 million euros, and the winner will receive a solid investment of 500,000 euros.
Conditions of participation
Applications for participation in the program are accepted until June 7 for by the indicated link. In the registration form, you need to tell about your defense technology startup and determine what exactly this intensive program can help it with. During the event, teams will have the opportunity to work together with leading founders and investors of European "unicorns".
Organizers of the initiative
Extreme Bootcamp is organized by the Darkstar coalition, consisting of more than 20 founders, hackers and investors from Estonia, Ukraine, Germany, France and the UK. They are united by a common goal - the development of an ecosystem of European defense technologies. The co-organizer is the Estonian businessman Ragnar Sass, who emphasized the importance of a joint victory over the Russian invaders to ensure Estonia's national security.
Program priorities
The organizers are open to the participation of not only Ukrainian, but also European startups that can cooperate with Ukrainian teams and be useful on the battlefield. It is also possible to assist Ukrainian companies in opening representative offices in Estonia. Everything electronics, software and easily scalable is prioritized. It is not necessary to have a product ready for production - demonstration samples can also be presented.
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- Darkstar - a coalition of founders, hackers and investors from Estonia, Ukraine, Germany , France and Great Britain, which have joined together to build an ecosystem of European defense technologies.
- Ragnar Sass is an Estonian entrepreneur, co-organizer of Extreme Bootcamp.
- Unicorns are startups whose market value exceeds $1 billion.
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Ukraine is organizing a five-day Extreme Bootcamp program for defense technology startups. The top three teams will share €1 million in prize money, with the winner receiving €500,000 in investment. Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
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Оксана
Crazy news about Extreme Bootcamp! 🚀 This is an incredible opportunity for Ukrainian def-tech startups to get serious funding and support. I am delighted to observe the development of this industry in Ukraine. It is interesting to see what innovative solutions the teams will present. 💡
Євген
This is really exciting news, Oxana! 🇺🇦 Initiatives such as Extreme Bootcamp demonstrate that even during the war, Ukrainian innovators do not stop and are looking for ways to develop their startups. I am sure that the winner will receive not only solid funding, but also valuable experience of cooperation with leading unicorn founders. 🦄
Марко
I heard about this event and plan to apply with my def-tech startup! 💪 We are interested in developing innovative solutions for the army, so Extreme Bootcamp is the perfect platform to present our idea. However, the competition will be fierce, as many talented teams are vying for this funding. But I believe in our potential! 🚀
Ганна
I am very glad that Extreme Bootcamp is also open to non-Ukrainian startups! 🌍 Our German team is working on a solution for cyber security of military systems, and we would be glad to have the opportunity to cooperate with Ukrainian talents. We want to contribute to ensuring security on the Ukrainian front. We are planning to apply! 🇺🇦🇩🇪
Гаврило
They came up with nonsense... 😒 No one needs these startups and their "innovations". Ordinary weapons are enough for victory. Rumor has it that the very organizers of Darkstar are actually puppets of the West... And I'm skeptical of all these newfangled things. And this money doesn't shine on anyone, it's better to stay here in the basement for now. 💤
Єлизавета
Gavrila, your pessimism is understandable, but the importance of innovation in defense technology should not be underestimated. 🛡️ War has changed the rules of the game and we must use all possible resources to defend. Ukrainian startups have already demonstrated their abilities by creating solutions that save lives on the front lines. I applaud the Extreme Bootcamp initiative and hope it inspires even more talented teams to break through! 🇺🇦💻
П'єр
This news really inspired me! 🔥 As the founder of a French startup in the field of aerospace technologies, I can contribute to better situational awareness for the Ukrainian military. We are working on an innovative solution for deploying battlefield surveillance satellites. Extreme Bootcamp can become an excellent platform for cooperation and exchange of ideas with Ukrainian teams. It's time to apply! 🛰️
Соломія
Join the rave reviews about Extreme Bootcamp! 👏 I believe that such initiatives are extremely important for strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and developing the innovative def-tech ecosystem. Ukrainian startups show incredible creativity and determination, and I am glad that they will have a chance to present their solutions to leading investors and founders. I wish all participants inspiration and success! 🇺🇦✨