Recruitment for the new Polish-Ukrainian pre-acceleration program StartupBridge 2023 has begun. Within the program, 15 Ukrainian startups will be selected, each of which will receive development packages worth PLN 10,000. Applications are accepted until March 13. The selection results will be announced by April 14.

Startups interested in the opportunities of the Polish and European markets can apply. The condition for participation is ownership of at least 50% of the shares of a legal entity by a citizen of Ukraine, and the legal entity must exist for no more than 5 years. In addition, English language proficiency at a level sufficient for communication is required. Priority will be given to companies that will work on the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.

Program participants will have several individual sessions with mentors accredited by PUSB, as well as a series of meetings with C-level managers of Ukrainian startups that have managed to expand their business worldwide and attract funds from international investors and business angels. Startups participating in the program will receive 10 thousand zlotys for development, 1/3 of them will need to be spent on work with mentors and experts, the rest - on an individual development plan. Participants will also be provided with a free co-working space in Warsaw.

The best companies will be invited to a presentation during a conference in Warsaw (+online) at the end of the year and will meet with interested investors from Central and Eastern Europe.

You can find out more and apply at https://cutt.ly/h8Q09HK