Palabras clave: Emprendimiento, competiciones de startups, programas de mentoría, innovación, incubación de empresas, desarrollo regional, apoyo financiero, apoyo gubernamental, impacto económico, redes, sostenibilidad, ecosistema de startups, innovación social, aceleración empresarial, acceso a mercados globales.
Palabras clave: Educación empresarial, aceleración de empresas emergentes, educación superior, innovación digital, tutoría, Croacia
Palabras clave: Emprendimiento, competiciones de startups, programas de mentoría, innovación, incubación de empresas, desarrollo regional, apoyo financiero, apoyo gubernamental, impacto económico, redes, sostenibilidad, ecosistema de startups, innovación social, aceleración empresarial, acceso a mercados globales.
Palabras clave: Jóvenes emprendedores, trayectoria empresarial, crecimiento de startups, premios al emprendimiento, tutoría, innovación, networking empresarial, incubadoras, reconocimiento de startups, oportunidades de inversión, desarrollo empresarial, educación empresarial, expansión empresarial.
Palabras clave: Competencia, Acelerador, Juventud, Innovación, Mentoría, Networking, Startup, Educación, Expansión, Inclusividad, Sostenibilidad, Tecnología
Palabras clave: tecnología, aceleración de la puesta en marcha, inversión previa, comercialización, innovación basada en la ciencia, tutoría, Letonia
Palabras clave: Innovación, emprendimiento, creatividad, resolución de problemas, incubadora en línea, estudiantes, ideas iniciales, Croacia
Palabras clave: ecosistema de empresas emergentes, incubación, apoyo a la innovación, colaboración en centros de enseñanza superior, emprendimiento, Croacia
Palabras clave: emprendimiento, incubación de empresas, industrias creativas, tutoría, coaching empresarial, Letonia
Palabras clave: Tecnología, apoyo a las empresas emergentes, educación empresarial, comercialización, pitching, participación universitaria, desarrollo de capacidades, Letonia
Palabras clave: Jóvenes emprendedores, trayectoria empresarial, crecimiento de startups, premios al emprendimiento, mentoría, innovación, networking empresarial, incubadoras, reconocimiento de startups, desarrollo empresarial, educación empresarial, expansión empresarial.
Palabras clave: Jóvenes emprendedores, trayectoria empresarial, crecimiento de startups, premios al emprendimiento, mentoría, innovación, networking empresarial, incubadoras, reconocimiento de startups, desarrollo empresarial, educación empresarial, expansión empresarial.
Palabras clave: Jóvenes emprendedores, trayectoria empresarial, crecimiento de startups, premios al emprendimiento, tutoría, innovación, networking empresarial, incubadoras, reconocimiento de startups, oportunidades de inversión, desarrollo empresarial, educación empresarial, expansión empresarial.
Palabras clave: Jóvenes emprendedores, trayectoria empresarial, crecimiento de startups, premios al emprendimiento, mentoría, innovación, networking empresarial, incubadoras, reconocimiento de startups, desarrollo empresarial, educación empresarial, expansión empresarial.
Palabras clave: Jóvenes emprendedores, trayectoria empresarial, crecimiento de startups, premios al emprendimiento, mentoría, innovación, networking empresarial, incubadoras, reconocimiento de startups, ecosistema andaluz, oportunidades de inversión, desarrollo empresarial, educación empresarial, expansión empresarial.
Palabras clave: Emprendimiento, concursos de startups, innovación, incubación de empresas, desarrollo regional, tutoría, apoyo gubernamental, Andalucía, impacto económico, creación de redes, sostenibilidad, ecosistema de startups, aceleración empresarial, apoyo financiero, asociaciones público-privadas.
Palabras clave: Startups sostenibles, impacto social, innovación tecnológica, emprendimiento ético, capital riesgo, subvenciones financieras, programas de tutoría, aceleración de startups, patrocinio corporativo, redes de inversión, emprendimiento verde, sostenibilidad de startups, innovación empresarial, emprendimiento social.
Palabras clave: Startups universitarias, comercialización de investigación, empresas spin-off, transferencia de conocimiento, emprendimiento académico, startups basadas en tecnología, incubadoras universitarias, desarrollo de negocios, empresas impulsadas por la innovación, biotecnología, startups de ingeniería, investigación-a-mercado, colaboración universidad-industria, ecosistema de startups.
Palabras clave: Apoyo a las empresas emergentes, propuestas de proyectos, soluciones sostenibles, retos económicos, sociales y medioambientales, municipio de Burgas, estudiantes (16+), vivero de empresas – Burgas, financiación única
Palabras clave: Red regional; región del Mar Negro; Desarrollo sostenible local/regional; la innovación; Ideas empresariales innovadoras; Empresas emergentes; Ideas productivas y tecnológicas; Ecosistema empresarial; Red digital para la aceleración; Soluciones circulares; Soluciones de base biológica; Empleos sostenibles; acciones sostenibles; Soluciones inteligentes; Transferencia de conocimientos; Instituciones de investigación y educación; mejora de las capacidades y los conocimientos; Cooperación de la industria local; Desarrollo de capacidades
Palabras clave: transformación digital; la innovación; sector tecnológico; Digitalización de los servicios públicos; apoyo a las PYME; Apoyo al emprendimiento
Palabras clave: ii) Seminarios de capacitación; Foros; Talleres; tutoría; Plan de negocios realista; Estrategia de marketing eficaz; Registro de la empresa; Organizaciones de la industria; Asociaciones de empresas emergentes; Contactos comerciales (nacionales e internacionales); Buenas prácticas Desarrollo de proyectos; Enfoques innovadores; Implementación de ideas de negocio
Palabras clave: Actividades de investigación; i) Publicaciones científicas; Pedagogía; Alfabetización financiera; Finanzas, contabilidad, gestión; Investigación de aprendizaje combinado; Emprendimiento
Palabras clave: Competencia, formación, juventud, innovación creación de redes, sostenibilidad, ecosistema de inicio, innovación social, aceleración empresarial, acceso a mercados globales, evento anual
Palabras clave: Young entrepreneurs, business trajectory, startup growth, entrepreneurship awards, mentorship, innovation, business networking, incubators, startup re
Startup Wise Guys is a global startup accelerator focused on supporting founders working on B2B startups. The company was founded in 2012 in Estonia by entrepreneurs who began implementing vertical programs focused on specific sectors, contributing to the development of the European entrepreneurial ecosystem. Today, the company operates in over 60 countries across five continents, aiming to make a positive impact on global entrepreneurship.
Startup Wise Guys offers customized acceleration programs tailored to the B2B startups it works with, as well as essential contacts for founders and a variety of workshops organized by theme. The focus is primarily on technology sectors, specifically fintech, SaaS, cybersecurity, and XR. To support global success, the accelerator provides initial funding of €100,000, offering capital to help startups navigate the early, often most critical, phases.
Thanks to its international presence, strong success rate, extensive resources, and network of mentors, private companies, academic institutions, and incubators, Startup Wise Guys stands out as a model organization. Through its programs, the accelerator fosters an environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship on a global scale.
Looking at the quantitative data, portfolio startups have created over 4,000 jobs, and the continuation rate of supported startups is 48%. Notably, in 2024 alone, more than 130 portfolio companies actively raised funds.
Social inclusion is a core value for the company, whose management team is composed primarily of women (90%), including five female founding partners. Furthermore, in 2022, 31% of the companies in which the accelerator invested had either a female co-founder or a woman in a leadership role.
Startup Wise Guys also focuses on emerging markets in Central and Eastern Europe, extending its reach to Africa and the Balkans. Each program is adapted to the specific needs of the startups to help overcome barriers to accessing financial resources and to support those operating in less promising countries.
Its positive impact goes beyond the economic and social levels, extending to the value and innovative impact of the technologically advanced solutions developed by the startups. In 2022, Startup Wise Guys was ranked among the top five accelerators in the world and continues to count some of the most recognized global names among its investors.
Although the scale of the Start Cup Academy program is more limited, both initiatives share a common goal: to unlock the value and development potential of each project through training activities and hands-on practice, allowing participants to apply the knowledge gained and use technical tools effectively.
The involvement and collaboration of institutional bodies, along with interaction with stakeholders, potential investors, and experts, provide further touchpoints where mentoring and networking activities can enrich the journey and support offered to participants.
The Startup Wise Guys model represents a virtuous example for all projects and competitions focused on learning and leveraging entrepreneurial skills. Its variety of tailored programs, designed for different emerging sectors or levels of business maturity, could serve as an excellent benchmark for the future development of the Start Cup project
Palabras clave: Emprendimiento, competiciones de startups, programas de mentoría, innovación, incubación de empresas, desarrollo regional, apoyo financiero, apoyo gubernamental, impacto económico, redes, sostenibilidad, ecosistema de startups, innovación social, aceleración empresarial, acceso a mercados globales.
Palabras clave: startup, ecosistema de startups, universidad, emprendimiento
Palabras clave: financiación inicial, subvenciones pre-semilla/semilla, proyectos innovadores, startups tecnológicas, lanzamiento de startups, aseguramiento de la inversión
Palabras clave: startups, veteran entrepreneurship, innovation assistance, cooperation with universities, employment
The Ukrainian Veterans Foundation (UVF) is a leading state institution empowering veteran businesses in Ukraine. Founded by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, the UVF undertakes a key purpose in the development of veteran entrepreneurship by providing access to funding, mentoring, and infrastructure support for combatants, their families, and the families of fallen combatants. The UVF was founded in 2022, thus the framework for providing microgrants was commenced. In 2023, the Program “Varto: Support for Veteran Business” was launched. The years 2024-2025 are outlined by scaling up of programs and boosting of partnership projects with corporations.
The UVF is not a traditional incubator or academic institution; it acts as a key facilitator between government, international, and private allies and the veteran community. Through its grant programs, training initiatives, and competitions, the UVF successfully combines business needs with the capabilities of the support ecosystem, including universities (by providing advanced training and mentoring programs).
Key areas of the UVF activity include:
- The Varto Grant Program – funding extending from UAH 500,000 to UAH 3,000,000 for veterans who have established sole proprietorships or companies. The Program is aimed at business development and scaling.
- Microgrants – up to UAH 20,000 to start or resume entrepreneurial activities for veterans and their family members.
- Partner programs with international donors and Ukrainian foundations (e.g., MHP-Hromada, KERNEL, WOCCU, UNDP) that allow to expand the distribution of support and provide targeted grants in the agricultural sector, IT, manufacturing, etc.
- Guidance and mentoring support through training events, competitions, and advisory sessions with experts in business, law, finance, marketing, etc.
The UVF dynamically cooperates with veterans NGOs, academic institutions, and business representatives. Special focus is focused on creating an environment for long-term business development, returning veterans to vibrant economic life, and shaping a favorable brand of veteran entrepreneurship in society.
The UVF provides comprehensive support for startups founded by veterans and their families.
The primary UVF services include:
- Funding: microgrants (up to UAH 20,000) and large-scale grants under the programs “Varto,” “Varto Diyi,” and “ROBYMO SVOYE” (from UAH 500,000 to UAH 3,000,000);
- Mentoring: consulting from business experts, mentoring sessions during competitions and accelerations;
- Guidance support: open access to business plan templates, methodological manuals, video tutorials;
- Networking: participation in business events, pitching sessions, exhibitions, where veteran entrepreneurs are able to find partners, clients, or investors;
- Partner assets: access to training programs and infrastructure provided by the private sector (e.g., Skelar, KERNEL, MHP).
Participation in the UVF programs mandates a transparent selection process. The main criteria are:
- Identification as a veteran, family member of a veteran, or family member of a fallen veteran;
- Registered business entity (sole proprietorship or legal entity);
- Drafted or operating business plan;
- Compliance with the concept of the contest (e.g., services, agriculture, manufacturing);
- Confirmation of job availability or a roadmap to create the jobs (in most programs).
- Contests are evaluated by an expert commission using a scoring system, with the publicly announced results.
Among the UVF strengths are its inclusiveness, flexible grant system, cooperation with donors, and transparent funding mechanisms. This approach is consistent with pan-European models of support for vulnerable groups and is an example of how bodies can successfully support entrepreneurs after military service.
Regarding the weaknesses of the UVF programs implementation there are the insufficient level of entrepreneurial skills among veterans (technique for overcoming this issue is to cooperate with HEIs through creating video courses, holding courses on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, etc.); limited access to funding in the regions (solution to this issue is to support local NGOs); skepticism of government programs (a way to address this issue is the showcasing of success stories for the public, impactful communication).
Innovative approaches are used during the implementation of projects, in particular combining the government budget with funding from the private sector and donors; projects involve the relatives of the fallen veterans alongside the wives of veterans; short-term evaluation process is crucial (up to 30 days); capacity to handle crises. The programs implemented by the UVF require annual reporting and strategic planning. Partner programs with the private sector enable the organization to avoid unreserved dependence on state funding.
By 2025, the UVF has funded over 1,130 projects amounting to approximately UAH 500 million. The UVF model is currently attracting the awareness of international experts and can be adapted by other countries striving to support the reintegration of veterans through entrepreneurship development.
According to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, over 80 % of businesses funded through the UVF operate steadily after the first year that is higher than the average for small businesses in Ukraine. Some of them have scaled up or set up extra branches.
Successful veteran-focused projects are:
- Veteran Hub Food — a catering service founded by veterans that caters for events organized by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and NGOs.
- Dobryi Hrunt — an agricultural business that plants organic crops in deoccupied territories.
- “Service 360” — a network of vehicle repair stations in Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih, where veterans are employed.
The UVF has established an infrastructure to support veteran entrepreneurship, particularly in small towns where traditional business incubators are missing. It has become a model of how government support can stimulate local economies through veteran self-employment.
The results of the UVF activities include the creation of thousands of jobs; increased financial autonomy for veterans and their families; a favorable reputation for veterans as entrepreneurs; and the promotion of social integration and psychological rehabilitation through employment.
The UVF experience proves that focusing on a selective target group (veterans) allows to achieve a profound impact if funding, mentoring, and informational support are combined.
The initiative fully complies with the principles of Start Cup Academy Project: fostering a startup mindset amongst new entrepreneurs; synergy model (universities, business, government); focus on the early stages of business development; innovative approach to financing (grants, not loans).
Palabras clave: entrepreneurship, startup, funding, mentoring, innovation, business incubation, government support, networking, ecosystem, social innovation, business
The Startup School of the Dnipro City Council is an initiative funded by the Dnipro City Council (DCC) and the University of Customs and Finance (UCF), aimed at launching, developing, and scaling up one's own business, accelerating the renewal of the startup ecosystem by promoting student, city, and university entrepreneurship, initiating in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
In this context, the assistance of mentor teachers from the DCC Business Development Center and the UCF Entrepreneurship Development Center becomes crucial for converting innovative ideas into successful entrepreneurial ventures. The initiative focuses primarily on supporting new startups in the university and municipal environment.
The Startup School of the DCC provides training on launching individual business and acquiring grants for founding startups by giving students and up-and-coming entrepreneurs access to funding and investments.
The Startup School of the DCC engages public associations and existing enterprises to provide consulting, mentoring, and business development in Dnipro and Ukraine. A favorable regulatory environment is essential for the growth and promotion of startups throughout Ukraine. The launch of the entrepreneurial community allows improving business development and scaling. The initiative includes training, networking, consultations, and meetings with key influencers representing the updated startup ecosystem, round tables, and feedback sessions to discuss new trends and identify market needs.
At the same time, the Startup School of the DCC coaches how to calculate business plans and grant applications, as this is one of the most common form of funding or co-funding business and scaling it up.
Palabras clave: INNOVALLEY INNOVAZIONECENTRALE