Iryna Zelenina
PU "Ukrainian Export Alliance"
This investment forum aims to create a platform for meeting and exchanging ideas between innovative entrepreneurs, investors, government representatives and other interested parties. The forum will contribute to the attraction of investments in innovative projects in Ukraine, the support of startups, as well as the promotion of the exchange of experience and knowledge for the further development of the country
Speakers of the forum:
Emmanuel Lowe
Swiss family office investing in SportTech, Ai, CyberTech
Maria Shevchuk
CEO IT Ukraine Association
Taras Kyrychenko
General partner Toloka VC
Andrew Zinchuk
Experienced Ukrainian entrepreneur, investor, ecosystem builder, and startup advisor. Founding Partner at ZAS Venture
Andreas Lymberis
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Maxim Prokhorov
CEO & Co-Founder at PLATMA, Founder Platma.Academy
Andriy Dubas
President of the Association of Ukrainian Banks
Leon Eisen
Ph.D., an inventor, serial entrepreneur, and keynote speaker, chairs Oxitone Medical and WBAF Senator.
Daria Yanieva
Investment director of Sigma Software Labs
Serhiy Tsivkach
СЕО UkraineInvest
Taras Holub
Advisor to the Vice Prime Minister on European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine
Andriy Dligach
Founder of the Advanter Group of companies and the international Board business community, co-founder of the Center for Economic Recovery.
Olena Orlyuk
Head of the Ukrainian National Intellectual Property and Innovation Office
Lukasz Wawak
Polish Ukrainian Startup Bridge, Poland
Andriy Nosok
Managing Director of Dragon Capital, Direct Investments
Oksana Krukevych
Head of the Expert Group on Innovation Development of the Science and Innovation Directorate of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Gennadiy Chyzhikov
President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine.
Dan Pasko
Founding Partner of Diligent Capital Partners. Diligent Capital Partners
Vitaly Laptenok
СEO в Flyer One Ventures
Anna Gladstein
Head of International Trade and European Integration of the USAID Competitive Economy of Ukraine program
Ihor Taranov
Head of the Department “Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine”
Jaco Cilliers
UNDP Resident Representative to Ukraine
Expected results:
This forum aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in Ukraine, promote investment in important industries and support the growth of young startups. After the forum, it is expected that agreements will be signed, partnerships will be concluded, and the implementation of specific projects will begin, which will contribute to the innovative development of Ukraine and strengthen its position on the world market.
Exchange of experience
The forum will focus on the exchange of ideas, advanced technologies and best practices in the field of innovation. Innovators and startups will be able to present their ideas and projects to investors and experts.
Business zones and innovation exhibition
The forum will provide an opportunity for companies and startups to demonstrate their innovative products and solutions at the exhibition. Business zones will be a place for partner meetings and negotiations.
International speakers
Invitation of leading international experts, investors and representatives of successful companies to provide their own insights and experience in the field of innovation.
Panel discussions
Conducting panel discussions on current topics related to innovation, technological development, investment and sustainability. Experts from different fields will discuss ways of cooperation to achieve common goals.
Investment Forum
A special section for investors, where promising investment opportunities of Ukrainian projects will be presented. Meetings of investors with innovators and entrepreneurs to discuss the terms of cooperation.
Speeches of honored guests
Government representatives, well-known entrepreneurs and global leaders will share their vision of the development of the innovative environment in Ukraine and their successful stories.
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Contacts
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Offline ticket
Online ticket
Event program
OFFLINE
10:00 – 11:00
Registration, coffee, networking
11:00 – 11:10
Opening of the Forum
Welcome speech: Tetyana Kotenko, head of the NGO “Strategy of the Future”
11:00 – 11:20
Speeches of honored guests
Speech by the representative of the donor and the representative of the UNDP
11:20 – 11:40
Presentation of the investment program for the restoration of Ukraine
Why should you invest in Ukraine? Investment attractiveness. Investment opportunities. Sectoral opportunities. Investment incentives.
Serhiy Tsivkach, СЕО UkraineInvest, Ukraine
11:40 – 12:45
Panel discussion
“Investment climate in Ukraine”
Moderator: Olena Malitska, CEO of ISE Group
Maria Shevchuk, Executive Director of IT Ukraine Association, Ukraine;
Serhiy Tsivkach, СЕО UkraineInvest, Ukraine;
Andrii Nosok – Managing Director of Dragon capital, direction – direct investments;
Taras Golub, adviser to the Vice Prime Minister on European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine, Ukraine;
Andrii Dligach – Founder of the Advanter Group of companies and the international Board business community, co-founder of the Center for Economic Recovery;
Hennadiy Chizhikov – President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine
Olena Orlyuk – Head of the Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation, Doctor of Law, Professor of the Department of Intellectual Property and Information Law of Taras Shevchenko KNU.
12:45 – 14:00
Dinner
14:00 – 14:10
Dynamics and trends of startups 2024: the view of investors
Leon Eisen, venture partner of Network.VC (USA), GVI Venture Investments, Austria;
14:10 – 15:30
Panel discussion
“Exchange of investment experience, new ideas” (international and Ukrainian investors already investing in Ukraine)
Moderator: Olena Malitska, CEO ISE Group, Ukraine;
Emmanuel Lowe, Swiss family office investing in SportTech, AIi, CyberTech, Switzerland-Ukraine’;
Dan Pasko, Diligent Capital Partners, Ukraine;
Maxim Prokhorov, CEO & Co-Founder at PLATMA, Founder Platma.Academy, Ukraine;
Taras Kirichenko, General Partner of TOLOKA VC, Ukraine;
Andriy Zinchuk, Founding Partner at ZAS Venture, Ukraine;
Vitaly Laptenok, CEO at Flyer One Ventures, Ukraine;
Daria Yanieva, investment director at Sigma Software, Ukraine;
15:30 – 15:50
Coffee break, networking
15:50 – 16:00
Speech “Support programs for innovative SMEs from the European Commission and the European Innovation Council (EIC)”
Greg Ambroziewicz, Deputy Head of Unit Eur opean Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), Established by the Eur opean Commission, EU
16:00 – 17:10
Panel discussion
“Available opportunities for financing innovations in Ukraine” Representatives of grant programs, USAID, GIZ, UNDP, European Commission, banks, big business)
Moderator: Olena Malitska, CEO of ISE Group
Anna Gladshtein – head of the direction of international trade and European integration, e-commerce and expansion of economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs, USAID program “Competitive Economy of Ukraine”;
representative of the UNDP program;
representative of GIZ programs;
Greg AMBROZIEWICZ, Deputy Head of Unit European Innovation Council and Executive Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises (EISMEA), established by the European Commission, EU;
Andriy Dubas, President of the Association of Ukrainian Banks, Ukraine;
Lukash Vavak, Polish Ukrainian Startup Bridge, Poland;
17:10 – 17:40
Startup case – pitching of 10 innovative projects in the following directions:
AI – artificial intelligence. Robotic financial assistant programs. Cyber security and blockchain technology. Digital education. Augmented and virtual reality. HealthTech. GreenTech
Moderator: Olena Malitska (CEO ISE Group)
17:40
Final word
Natalia Lymonova, head of the NGO “Digital Future of Education”
17:10 – 17:40
Supper
ONLINE
10:00
With Ukraine in the heart… promo video
11:00
Opening event
Opening of the First International Innovative Investment Forum INVESTinUA, speeches of honored guests – stream
11:40
Panel discussion
“Investment climate in Ukraine” – stream
12:45-14:00
International online dialogue
“Investments in Ukraine during the war”
14:00
Panel discussion
“Exchange of investment experience, new ideas” stream
15:40
Panel discussion
“Available opportunities for financing innovations in Ukraine”
17:00
Startup case
Pitching of innovative projects by direction
Startup case
Zeeon is a toolkit infrastructure as a service for game developers to help them create immersive experiences faster and within smaller budget.
S. Lab – An ecological packaging solution that consists of only two plant components: agricultural waste and mycelium.
Numo is an AI-powered support and productivity platform for 350M adults with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). 550k ARR, 4,5k paying users (US, СA, UK, AU, EU)
Drill is an exclusive educational app for training in secure weapon handling, survival tactics, and first aid. Guided by the expertise of Ukrainian military professionals we aimed at promoting a culture of responsible firearm usage
Pharmaceutical AI for updating R&D databases in real time with high-quality structured data
MELT WATER CLUB – The world’s most advanced water purification technology and device for home and business.
Partners and Sponsors
Organizers of the forum:
Olena Malitska
CEO.ISE Group
Nataliya Limonova
Co-founder of the NGO "Digital Future of Education"
Tetyana Kotenko
Head of Public organization "Future Strategy"
Iryna Giza
Chairman of the board of the PU "USA"
Maria Kucheruk
Member of the board of PU "USA"
Ivan Pronchenkov
Member of the board of PU "USA"
Borys Hlazman
Member of the board of PU "USA"
Vlad Koval
Member of the board of PU "USA"
Official media support is included in the price of tickets and is covered by informational membership for participation in the Forum
Accommodation of guests
The event will be held within the framework of the international cooperation project ReACT4UA (“Application and implementation of the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine in the sphere of trade”), funded by the German government. The project is implemented by the German federal company Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH together with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Ukraine.
Donors
