WITH US YOU WILL INVENT AND LAUNCH YOUR OWN STARTUP
From dream to business. Learning for those who do not miss opportunities
WITH US YOU WILL INVENT AND LAUNCH YOUR OWN STARTUP
WHO IS IT FOR?
If you dream of your own startup but don't know where to start, join the KSE Graduate Business School's Startup Ecosystem programme and make your dream come true! We are looking for talented and courageous participants who are ready to work on their idea from 0 to MVP, which will be invested.
WHAT IS HAPPENING?
●80 academic hours of training in business basics● workshops from Ukrainian and foreign experts● opportunity to validate the idea and create an MVP● work on a prototype in the KSE Lab ● patenting your ideas● training in filling out grant applications● mentoring support from experts and experienced startups
WHAT IS THE OUTCOME?
The finalists will be immersed in Ukraine's innovation ecosystem, expand their networking and have the opportunity to receive their first investment to develop their business. The programme was created to develop innovative solutions in the areas of GreenTech, Demining, HealthTech, Robotics and IT/AI, which are crucial for the development of Ukraine's economy.
Idea Creation & Validation
At the first event, you will gain the basic knowledge to create your own startup. Lectures will cover topics such as entrepreneurship, team building, creative thinking, problem identification and formulation, market and competitor analysis, customer survey questionnaires, and a workshop on filling out grant applications. You will have the opportunity to meet other participants, form teams, and attend a panel discussion with the programme's alumni who will share their successes and challenges.
After the event, you and your team will receive the first task: to research potential customers, create a survey questionnaire and analyze the results. Experts will select the teams that will continue their studies in the programme in January 2025.
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Startup Workshop
Join the Startup Workshop from 7 to 10 November! This is an intensive course designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups and founders who want to test their idea, develop a business model and learn how to pitch it to investors with confidence.
Techstars Startup Weekend
Techstars Startup Weekend is a part of the global Techstars initiative that helps startups from all over the world grow into large successful companies. More than 150 countries, thousands of success stories, and one of them will be yours this October in Kyiv!
Innova Europe
This year, KSE joined a team of 9 European business schools together with POLIMI Graduate School of Management, ESMT Berlin, IE Business School and others to jointly create innovative projects in the field of sustainability.
2024-2025
2023-2024
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How long is the programme?
The programme lasts for 7 months, during which you will work on developing your own startup idea and validating it, creating an MVP and assembling your cool team.The programme will be accompanied by support and mentoring from Ukrainian and foreign mentors, business experts and lecturers from KSE Graduate Business School.
Is there an approved list of sectors for creating startups?
Yes, the programme was created to develop innovative solutions in the sectors of Agriculture, GreenTech, Demining, Logistics, HealthTech, Robotics, Manufacturing and IT/AI, which are crucial for the development of Ukraine's economy.All programme participants work in teams in one of the following sectors
What are the stages of the programme?
0P: Workshop - DONEStartups Fails and Wins
1P: Simple Program - DONEBrainstorming techniques to generate startup ideas (practise)
Lectures: ● Incubators and Accelerators, Community and Ecosystem Builders ● Investors: Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, Corporate Investors● Strategic Partners● Nonprofits and NGO
2P: Idea Development Program
● Introduction to LEAN● Kaizen principle● Market analysis (lecture + workshop)● Building a startup team● Mentors & Advisors● Design thinking● Innovation strategy and management of inventive activity"● Idea Crush Test
3P: MVP Program
● Competitor analysis● Financial planning (cash flow)● Marketing strategy● "Management accounting, cost management ● cost management and costing. Pricing model"● Proof of MVP hypotheses ● Branding (promotion in social networks)● MVP Crush Test
4P: Investment Program
● Presentations and public speaking ● Grants and fundraising● Creating a business plan ● Communication with investors ● Communication with the team● Product launch ● Team management ● Governmental regulations● IT project management
4P: Prototype Program
● Presentations and public speaking ● Grants and fundraising● Creating a business plan ● Communication with investors ● Communication with the team● Intellectual property ● Pilot projects ● Team management ● Prototyping
Pitch DayPitching competitionHow much does it cost to participate in the programme?
Participation in the programme is absolutely free.
What is the format of participation?
The programme will be held exclusively offline at the Kyiv School of Economics campus (3 Shpaka St., Kyiv). The event will not be recorded.Participants from other cities are responsible for their own accommodation and meals during the programme.
Can I work individually?
No, programme participants work in teams. Team size is 4 people.
What will participants receive at the end of the programme?
Teams that have passed all stages of the programme will be given the opportunity to pitch their idea to investors and attract investment for business development.