SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY
INNOVATIONS

Who we are

NGO “INNOVATION SUPPORT OFFICE”

Motto

UKRAINE IS THE HEART OF GLOBAL DEEP TECH INNOVATIONS

Supporting development of deep tech startups, driving innovation, and fostering tech ecosystem growth in Ukraine

MISSION AND GOALS

Vision

UKRAINE IS A LEADING HUB FOR DEEP TECH INNOVATION

Mission

TRANSFORMING CHALLENGES INTO INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Goal

UKRAINE RANKS AMONG THE TOP 10 IN THE GLOBAL INNOVATION INDEX BY 2035

Role

TO BE A DRIVING FORCE IN ACCELERATING DEEP TECH INNOVATIONS IN UKRAINE

KEY AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

Development of the innovation ecosystem

Organization and hosting of events aimed at developing the innovation market

Startup acceleration and incubation

Conducting research and developing analytical products in the field of innovation

Collaboration with investors

Organization demo days with investors

Startup validation for investors

Development and management of a DeepTech startup catalog

Participation in grant programs

Identification of relevant grant opportunities

Preparation and support of applications for international donor programs

Engaging experts and partners for the implementation of grant projects

International cooperation

Organizing events with international partners

International outreach to promote Ukraine as an innovation hub

Development of partnerships with international organizations

FOR STARTUPS

SDRep — Startup Development Report

Executive Summary. Overall expert appraisal with a list of opportunities and recommendations

Bottlenecks. Highlight bottlenecks and propose remediation steps

Problem & Solution Analysis. Conclusions and recommendations on the problem and solution approach

Team Conclusion. Assessment of professional level, roles, and competency gaps

Risk Assessment. Risk map with proposals for diversification

Startup Maturity Assessment. TRL identification with proposals for potential opportunities

Business Plan Review. Evaluation of strategy, business model, pricing, and sales channels

Roadmap. Release plan, milestones, and dependencies.

Pitch Deck Appraisal. Checklist on structure, design, and standards compliance

IRI — Investment Readiness Index

An assessment of your startup’s readiness to raise investment based on a methodology recognized by investors

Expert recommendations to improve your investment metrics

Investor matchmaking by adding your startup to a catalog of verified startups

GRI — Grant Readiness Index

GRI readiness level (likelihood and readiness to secure a grant)

Recommended grant tracks/programs with a concise fit map

Expert recommendations for next steps to secure grants

DTS Certificate — DeepTech Score

Placement in the OπI DeepTech Startup Catalog with access for verified investors

Eligibility to present at High-Impact DeepTech Demo Days

How to use

01 Fill out the form on the website. Any startup, any technology, field, or stage of maturity is welcome

02 Our experts will contact you and, within 10 days, assess the maturity of your startup and its relevance to DeepTech

03 Get your Startup Development Report (SDRep) — a professional report assessing your startup’s investment and grant readiness, expert conclusions, risk analysis, and clear recommendations for next steps

04 We will add your startup to the Public Profile catalog of verified and evaluated startups at the MVP stage, accessible to verified investors, accelerators, and government agencies (for startups at TRL 4–7, MVP, Seed: the market is validated, the product is being tested, and the team is actively working)

05 Receive a DTS Certificate (for startups with a DeepTech component). We will include startups with a strong DeepTech focus in our startup catalog, which is targeted at investors interested in DeepTech

06 Gain the right to participate in Demo Days for High-Impact DeepTech with investors focused on DeepTech (for startups with a DeepTech component)

WHY US?

FREE STARTUP ASSESSMENT

We will help make your startup understandable to investors and donors. Our team will assess your project, highlight critical risks and weak points, and offer expert advice

EXTENSIVE PARTNER NETWORK

Collaboration with 400+ investors, 10+ donors, and 10+ higher education institutions, as well as experts in AI and blockchain technologies, and both defense and civil sectors

ACCESS TO INFRASTRUCTURE

We provide access to our own and partner equipment, laboratories, testing grounds, and more for the purpose of testing prototypes and conducting trials

FOCUS ON DEEPTECH

Our focus is DeepTech — startups based on significant scientific research or engineering innovation that address fundamental challenges facing humanity

WE ARE OPEN TO
COOPERATION!

Our team will promptly process your request and
propose the best collaboration format!

KEEP YOUR FINGER ON THE PULSE OF INNOVATION WITH US

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