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Big
Bang

A newcomer whose loud arrival in 2022 impressed and inspired us all. Their product launching skill would make anyone jealous.

Revenue Hack

A revenue-making machine! They have hacked their way to success, showing us all how to make money as a startup. In other words, a massive % of growth in €€ and $$ in 2022 is what we wish to see.

The Founder of the Year

Whatever you admire in a founder, this person fills you with awe and inspiration. Who went the extra mile in 2022? Who stood the tallest? Whose impact was the clearest?

edtech

The global “shutdown” of 2019 brought a need for disruptive education innovation. And that’s what the EdTech sector adjusted to deliver - through hackathons, pivots, and launches of new startups, we’re already sampling what the system of education could be at its best.

Giving Back Powerhouse

A person, even an organisation that gives back to Ukrainian Startup Community without asking. They have a passion and a mission that makes our startup community stronger; the impact of their efforts resonates to the entire society.

Defence & Security

Solutions in Defence Tech, Security Tech, Cyber Security, and MilTech protect and save lives. Looking back at 2022, the need to defend was an obvious keyword that urged many startups to rush into action. PS. All nominees should have common applications in civilian/dual use.

CleanTech

We only have one Earth. One home. Green innovation must become as great a need as the air we breathe. The startups in this category know - and teach us all - that sustainability is the only way forward!

HealthTech

HealthTech is revolutionizing the way we manage health and wellbeing. We look for startups with innovative, technology-driven health solutions. Whether in AI diagnostics, telemedicine, or smart devices.

Wise Wallet

The best investors are team players, gate-openers, and bridge-builders. They give meaning to the phrase “smart money”. *Made at least 2 investments in 2022.

Big
Bang

A newcomer whose loud arrival in 2022 impressed and inspired us all. Their product launching skill would make anyone jealous.

Revenue Hack

A revenue-making machine! They have hacked their way to success, showing us all how to make money as a startup. In other words, a massive % of growth in €€ and $$ in 2022 is what we wish to see.

The Founder of the Year

Whatever you admire in a founder, this person fills you with awe and inspiration. Who went the extra mile in 2022? Who stood the tallest? Whose impact was the clearest?

EdTech

Giving Back Powerhouse

Defence & Security

CleanTech

HealthTech

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An Exclusive Event

Despite being scattered all over the globe, the Ukrainian Startup Awards provide a platform to reinforce old connections and build new ones!

Beyond networking, the Ukrainian Startup Awards also offer a unique chance to meet potential investors keen to support and invest in Ukrainian startups. It's an opportunity to establish valuable connections that can fuel your startup's growth.

Why it matters

Like never before

$6 BILLION IN REVENUE 2022

1600 active startups

$6 BILLION IN REVENUE 2022

1600 active startups

$6 BILLION IN REVENUE 2022

1600 active startups

$6 BILLION IN REVENUE 2022

1600 active startups

$6 BILLION IN REVENUE 2022

1600 active startups

$6 BILLION IN REVENUE 2022

1600 active startups

LIFT99 Kyiv Hub

Bomb Shelter

Even despite the war, Ukrainian startup ecosystem is growing rapidly.

In 2022, "Ukraine" was #1 keyword around the world. We aim to show that Ukraine is not only a country of talented developers, but a future European startup hub, where right now future unicorns are being built under rockets.

We want Ukrainian startups to acknowledge their achievements, and the world — to keep supporting the ecosystem of startups in Ukraine.

ESPER BIONICS ON THE TIME’S COVER

Zibra AI has raised $500,000 from the Andreessen Horowitz accelerator

Preply closes out $120M Series C round

DressX raises $15M for digital fashion

Osavul has closed $1 million seed round

Finmap Secures €1M Round While Co-Founder Fights on Frontline

InputSoft raised $250K in Seed round

ESPER BIONICS ON THE TIME’S COVER

Zibra AI has raised $500,000 from the Andreessen Horowitz accelerator

Preply closes out $120M Series C round

DressX raises $15M for digital fashion

Osavul has closed $1 million seed round

Finmap Secures €1M Round While Co-Founder Fights on Frontline

InputSoft raised $250K in Seed round

Pitch Day

Before the ceremony 20 Founders will have a chance to pitch their startups in front of a selected group of investors on our stage. Register to land this chance.

Timeline

Sep 15

Public Nomination
stops

Oct 1-30

Jury voting for the winners

15 Dec

Offline pitch day & awards ceremony in Warsaw

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previous judges

To judge a startup, you must have built one. That's why Ukrainian Startup Awards jury is always made up of founders only. They've walked this path and know its heart. Here's what they've built.