Startup Сompetition
The largest and most reputable startup contest, bringing together top tech entrepreneurs, investors, and business angels from Ukraine and worldwide. We’re looking for groundbreaking innovations and technological solutions that will define Ukraine’s future and make a global impact.
For Startups
Requirements
- Availability of MVP
- Confirmed sales or attracted initial investments
- Total investments raised don’t exceed $5,000,000
- The startup was founded no earlier than 2020
- One or more team members must be able to participate in IT Arena 2025 in Lviv
- The startup founders and/or team members are not citizens of Russia and/or Belarus, and the startup is not operating in the Russian or Belarusian markets
Investors and Alumni
We unite key tech market players through our investors and alumni network
Our Investors
Our Alumni
Prize fund
$60,000
The grant prize fund is already $60,000 and continues to grow. Participants can present their technological solutions in two categories: General and Defense Tech.
Investments
$300,000
Startups have a unique opportunity to attract attention from global VCs and investors. The competition’s investment fund currently stands at $300,000 and continues to grow.
Are you an expert or a successful founder?
Join as a Mentor
Join the Startup Competition to get an opportunity to mentor and coach the best startups of Ukraine.
Timeline
What Happens Next
Join Startup and Defence Expo Zones at IT Arena
Grab your chance to showcase your product at Ukraine’s leading tech event
Startup Stage: What’s On
Startup Competition
Brings together the most revolutionary startups and the brightest entrepreneurs, investors, business angels, and tech fans for pitching.
Mentorship Madness
Want to help startups and share your knowledge? Become a mentor of the Mentorship Madness program at IT Arena 2025 and support startups at the beginning of their journey.
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Investor to Startup Meeting
These meetings are essential for startups seeking funding. They allow investors to evaluate a business’s potential, ask key questions to ensure alignment with their investment goals, and make informed decisions about whether to invest.
Expo
Showcase your product or service at the IT Arena Expo zones alongside Ukrainian and global companies. Over two dynamic days of the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to explore your innovations and learn more about them.
They Talk About Us
“Український техсектор продовжує розвиватися, а його основні досягнення підкреслили на щорічній конференції IT Arena.”
“Український техсектор продовжує розвиватися, а його основні досягнення підкреслили на щорічній конференції IT Arena.”
“Український техсектор продовжує розвиватися, а його основні досягнення підкреслили на щорічній конференції IT Arena.”
“Український техсектор продовжує розвиватися, а його основні досягнення підкреслили на щорічній конференції IT Arena.”
“Український техсектор продовжує розвиватися, а його основні досягнення підкреслили на щорічній конференції IT Arena.”
“Український техсектор продовжує розвиватися, а його основні досягнення підкреслили на щорічній конференції IT Arena.”
Partners
Key tech market players have joined us as partners
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