Around 6–8 hours per week, depending on the intensity of the modules. Some weeks may require more time.
When:
January 17 — April 25
Format:
Offline in Kyiv & online
Deadline:
December 19
Price:
Free of charge
About:
Deep Tech Accelerator: Hardware Edition is a non-equity program for startups combining artificial intelligence and physical devices.
We’re looking for early-stage teams with a prototype, MVP, or validated technology.
The goal — to help startups prepare for manufacturing, certification, scaling, and market entry.
Over four months [January–April 2026], participants will work with leading engineers, hardware founders, investors, and industry experts.
The program blends technical expertise and business strategy — from product optimization to fundraising and partnerships.
By the end of the program, participants will have everything they need to scale their product.
Who can apply?
- Hardware & deep tech startups at an early stage — teams with a prototype or MVP developing solutions in AI & ML, intelligent robotics, dual-use tech, IoT, electronics, aerospace, greentech, biotech, agritech, and related fields
- Technical founders and engineer-entrepreneurs — specialists in hardware, embedded systems, or manufacturing who want to strengthen business skills and connect with investors
- Researchers and academic teams — university or lab groups with validated technology that they are looking to commercialize
To participate:
- Step 1: Fill out the individual or team registration form
- Step 2: Join an online meeting with our team and community experts
- Step 3: Wait for the results
What to expect:
- A $10,000 grant for product development
- Mentorship from industry experts
- A community of peers and collaboration opportunities
- Access to labs, manufacturing partners, and certification experts
- Support in shaping product vision, roadmap, and business model
- Readiness for scaling, investment, and global market entry
- The opportunity to present at Demo Day before investors
We’ll take care of:
Partial compensation for hotel and tickets is available for participants coming from other cities, upon request. If you need help with living arrangements, please mention it in the registration form.
Mentors
Roman Kyslyi
Data Scientist & Researcher at Visa, Head of NLP Lab at KSE
Roman Kyslyi is a Data Scientist and AI researcher with a PhD in Computer Science and deep expertise in NLP, large language models, multimodal AI, and end-to-end system design. As Head of the NLP Lab at the Kyiv School of Economics and Data Scientist at Visa, he builds and deploys advanced AI solutions in complex enterprise environments. Roman has extensive experience leading cross-functional teams and bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and practical business applications. He lectures at KPI, organizes the UNLP conference, and actively contributes to the development of Ukraine’s AI ecosystem.Expertise and Consulting:
— AI architecture, NLP, LLMs, and multimodal models.
— Building and validating AI-driven products, including GenAI components for hardware solutions.
— Leading research and engineering teams.
— Data strategy, data quality, and dataset/pipeline development.
— Translating prototypes into production-ready AI systems.
— Pitching technical solutions and shaping clear value propositions.
Yaroslav Tereshchenko
CEO & Co-Founder of AI Solutions Lab
Tereshchenko Yaroslav – Senior Computer Vision/Machine Learning Developer. Holding PhD in Applied Mathematics, he teaches at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, at the Faculty of Computer Sciences and Cybernetics. Has more than 10 years of CV/ML/DL experience. Yaroslav worked at Samsung, Amazon and Svitla Systems on projects related to CV, NLP, and embedded (OpenCL/ Optimisation of Cuda, NV DSP).Expertise and Consulting:
— Computer Vision & Deep Learning: provides expertise in image segmentation, 3D scene reconstruction, and neural network optimisation for real-world applications.
— Generative AI & Advanced Modelling: advises on the development of generative models, tensor decomposition, and Bayesian modelling for complex AI-driven solutions.
— SLAM & AR/VR Technologies: with a strong background in spatial computing and augmented reality, he helps startups integrate SLAM and 3D vision into their products.
— Embedded AI & Hardware Optimisation: specialises in CUDA and OpenCL optimisation, making AI models more efficient and scalable for embedded systems.
— Research-Driven AI Development: he bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical applications, helping startups develop scientifically robust, high-performance AI solutions.
Oleksandr Kosovan
Lecturer at UCU Faculty of Applied Sciences, PhD Candidate
Oleksandr Kosovan is a Data Science and AI expert with over seven years of experience applying machine learning, analytics, and optimization techniques across startups, enterprise environments, and R&D-focused teams. As Head of Data Science at ExpoPlatform, he transformed the company into a data-driven organization, built an international DS/ML team, and founded EP Lab — an innovation hub delivering solutions such as navigation systems, floor-plan optimization, AI-powered agents, voice-to-text systems, and large-scale automation tools. He teaches Artificial Intelligence at the Ukrainian Catholic University, supervises bachelor theses, and serves on the academic defense committee. Oleksandr combines strong academic foundations with hands-on engineering and product integration expertise.Expertise and Consulting:
— Data Science strategy and infrastructure: data architecture, analytics workflows, DS/ML team development.
— AI integration: LLM-based agents, RAG systems, process automation, applied ML/AI in products.
— Optimization and modeling: predictive modeling, complex system optimization, user-behavior forecasting.
— Economic modeling: risk assessment, forecasting, business-decision models.
— AI for hardware-enabled products: data processing, analytics pipelines, and intelligent modules for edge systems.
— R&D leadership: building innovation labs, designing AI-driven product features, and leading cross-functional teams.
Denys Popov
CTO & Co-Founder Noty.ai
Popov Denys – Chief Technology Officer at Noty.ai, with over 20 years of experience in the technology sector. He specialises in AI solutions, talent acquisition, R&D development, and scaling technological solutions. Denys has built R&D centres from scratch for companies including Neuromation, Ring Ukraine, Open Influence, and Viewdle. He is also a course curator for "Becoming a CTO" at Projector Institute.Expertise and Consulting:
— AI & Deep Tech Product Development: helps startups design and implement AI-driven products, ensuring scalability and market relevance.
— Building & Scaling R&D Centres: with a track record of establishing successful R&D hubs, he provides guidance on structuring and managing innovation-focused teams.
— Talent Acquisition & Leadership: advises on hiring, retaining, and developing top-tier tech talent, fostering strong engineering cultures.
— Technology Strategy & Scaling: Denys supports startups in defining their tech vision, optimising architecture, and scaling infrastructure for long-term success.
Anita Yaryna
Senior IP & Tech Legal Counsel
Anita Yaryna is a legal counsel with over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property law. She specializes in regulatory compliance, global transactions, data protection, and building legal strategies for innovative products. Anita has worked with AI/ML companies, SaaS providers, software teams, and creative industries, helping them protect intellectual property, ensure compliance with international regulations, and manage legal risks. She integrates strategic thinking with a practical, growth-oriented approach, supporting companies as they scale and enter global markets.Expertise and Consulting:
— Early-stage legal support: IP protection, product legal architecture, NDA frameworks, and contract structuring.
— International market readiness: regulatory compliance, certification, AI governance, GDPR/CCPA/ privacy compliance.
— Risk minimization: legal risk audits, IP strategies, security and privacy policies.
— Scaling and negotiations: investor and partner negotiations, commercial transactions, cross-border deal structuring.
— Legal aspects of AI/ML: compliance frameworks, data handling, AI model usage and integration in products.
Valdis Gerasymiak
Lead ML Engineer at Ajax Systems
Valdis Gerasimiak is a Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Ajax Systems and an innovator in the fields of electric transport, electronics, edge ML, and robotic systems. He has developed electric vehicles, internet-connected e-bikes, and robotic systems based on electric bike platforms. Today, he combines deep technical thinking with hands-on edge-ML expertise to build advanced ML + robotics solutions. Founder of Essentix and former founder of ROTHEMbike.Expertise and Consulting:
— Edge-ML development: computer vision on low-power devices, model design and optimization for edge deployment.
— Internet of Things (IoT) and connected hardware platforms: sensor integration, data transmission, analytics.
— Deep learning & computer vision: early-stage projects, model optimization, data-stream configuration, product integration.
— Hardware solutions for mobility and transportation: electric vehicles, e-bikes, safety systems using cameras, radars, and lidars.
— Innovation strategy and product thinking: launching new technologies, building startups, scaling solutions, mass-production and automation.
Sergii Brandis
Founder Ultra-botics & CTO RDM-Symbol
Serhii Brandis is a technical lead and hardware engineer with 15+ years of experience in building embedded systems, ultrasonic technologies, and industrial hardware solutions. He is the founder of Ultra-botics and a stealth-mode robotics & AI initiative. Previously, as CTO of RDM-Symbol, he oversaw the full product development cycle — from concept and prototyping to scaling and mass-production launch. Serhii has led both hardware and software teams, developed advanced ultrasonic systems, and built specialized software integrated into industrial and high-precision environments.Expertise and Consulting:
— Hardware product development: ultrasonic systems and sensors, embedded architecture, Jetson/ARM platforms, rapid prototyping and MVP creation.
— Technical team leadership: building hardware/software departments, defining technical strategy, structuring R&D processes.
— AI & ML integration into physical devices: model optimization for edge, implementing RT-DETR, YOLO, DeepStream; designing full AI pipelines for robotics and NDT tasks.
— Industry expertise: non-destructive testing (NDT), robotics and autonomous systems, infrastructure inspection, signal and image processing.
Anatolii Otroshenko
Head of manufacturing at Esper Bionics
Anatolii Otroshenko is the Head of Manufacturing at Esper Bionics, a company developing innovative bionic prosthetics and technologies for restoring motor functions. His expertise includes streamlining manufacturing processes, connecting production with R&D, and building efficient, well-structured supply chains. A core aspect of his approach is flexibility: manufacturing must adapt to business goals — whether it’s mass production or rapid prototyping for testing. His experience is highly valuable for startups transitioning from engineering concepts to real, scalable products.Expertise and Consulting:
— Manufacturing optimization and scale-up readiness.
— R&D–manufacturing integration and prototype validation.
— Supply chain development and management.
— Flexible production strategies: from one-off prototypes to mass production.
— Manufacturing strategies for hardware and medtech products.
Volodymyr Sydorskyi
Co-founder & Head of AI at Zvook, Computer Vision Engineer at Better Medicine
Volodymyr Sydorskyi is a computer vision and deep learning engineer with experience building real-time AI systems for signal processing, healthcare, and applied research. He is the co-founder and Head of AI at Zvook, a project combining DSP and machine learning for real-time audio event detection. Volodymyr also works as a Senior Computer Vision Engineer at Better Medicine, developing deep learning solutions for medical applications. A Kaggle Grandmaster, he placed 2nd in the international BirdCLEF 2025 competition and received the Best Paper award at the CLEF conference. He is pursuing a PhD in Systems Analysis and has hands-on experience mentoring and leading ML teams.Expertise and Consulting:
— Machine Learning and Deep Learning: model development, optimization, and end-to-end pipelines.
— Computer Vision: production-ready solutions for medical and industrial use cases.
— DSP and audio ML: signal processing, event detection, real-time systems.
— Generative algorithms and multimodal approaches.
— ML team leadership and mentoring.
— Bridging research and production: from concept to scalable AI products.
Dima Osiyuk
AI Product Manager at MacPaw
Dmytro Osiuk is an AI Product Manager at MacPaw, where he works on Setapp AI+ — a platform that gives users access to multiple AI applications through a single subscription, while enabling developers to build and distribute AI-powered apps. He has a strong background in analytics, marketing technologies, and marketing automation, combining technical thinking with product vision and a strategic approach to business growth.Previously, Dmytro worked at LUN, where he built an advertising network delivering over 200 million impressions per month, supported by custom tracking and call analytics. He is a certified Google Analytics specialist.
Expertise and Consulting:
— New product launches and product idea validation.
— Rapid MVP development: building and validating solutions through short iteration cycles.
— Data collection, analysis, and visualization: from tracking setup to analytical dashboards.
— A/B testing and product hypothesis validation.
— Marketing automation and scaling of marketing processes.
— Large-scale data scraping and parsing.
— Web analytics: Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Looker Studio.
— AI integration into business processes: automation and development of internal AI tools.
Olexander Shevchenko
Strategic Operations Visionary, Fractional COO
Olexander Shevchenko is a strategic and operations expert working with early-stage tech startups (pre-seed / seed) as well as product and service IT companies. He helps founders turn ideas and hypotheses into a clear, actionable plan: what to focus on now, what to do next, and what not to prioritize. He brings hands-on knowledge of operational practices and startup execution models across the US and EU ecosystems.His focus is on helping startups build solid operational foundations from day one — reaching product–market fit faster, avoiding unnecessary complexity, and maintaining focus during early growth stages.
Expertise and Consulting:
— Designing simple, practical operating models for pre-seed and seed startups that support real execution.
— Translating founders’ vision into clear priorities, focus areas, and initial metrics.
— Establishing execution rhythms: how teams work, make decisions, and move forward.
— Implementing lightweight OKR / OPSP / OGSM management systems without process overload.
— Identifying key blockers, tensions, and risks before they turn into real problems.
— Preparing startups for growth, scaling, or fundraising from an operational perspective.
Experience working with companies and startups such as Samsung, MODUS X, SoftWay, ConnectiveOne, 8allocate, and Goteco. Proven track record in operationally preparing startups for grants and investment rounds [Google for Startups, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development].
INSEAD graduate, Strategy Execution and Finance Performance program.
Sergey Kudryashov
Venture Partner at ZAS Ventures
Serhii Kudriashov is a venture partner, product leader, and startup mentor with over 20 years of experience building and scaling technology products. He has worked as a founder, product manager, and consultant, specializing in product-market fit and developing solutions in the healthcare and weight-management domains. At ZAS Ventures, Serhii invests in Ukrainian-founded startups at the pre-seed stage and leads the firm’s podcast highlighting founders and innovation. He mentors startups at Startup Wise Guys, Techstars, SET University, 1991 Accelerator, and TheWays, sharing his multidisciplinary expertise spanning UX, product management, and entrepreneurship.Expertise and Consulting:
— Product-market fit discovery and product strategy.
— Product development: from UX and discovery to product management and execution.
— Founder and team mentoring: avoiding common pitfalls, building effective processes.
— Investor readiness: understanding VC expectations and preparing for fundraising.
— Expertise in healthtech, wellness, and consumer-focused products.
Danil Polyakov
Data Science Team Lead at Kernel
Poliakov Danylo — Data Science Team Lead at Kernel, one of the leading Ukrainian suppliers of agro-industrial products. He has extensive experience in machine learning and computer vision, tackling tasks such as yield prediction (regression), plant growth stage assessment (classification), and field grouping (clustering). In the computer vision domain, Danylo has worked on object counting in images, object detection, and semantic image segmentation. Through these projects, he has honed his skills in designing data-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and scalability in agricultural and related industries.Expertise and Consulting:
— AI & Machine Learning in Agriculture: helps startups develop AI-driven solutions for precision farming, yield forecasting, and automated field analysis.
— Computer Vision Applications: provides expertise in object detection, image segmentation, and classification, ensuring robust and scalable implementations.
— Data-Driven Decision-Making: advises on structuring data pipelines and analytics to optimise business operations through AI and predictive modelling.
— Scalability & Efficiency in AI Solutions: With experience in large-scale AI applications, he supports startups in designing cost-effective, scalable ML models for industrial use.
Olena Obukhova
Business Strategy & Innovation mentor at FundingBox
Olena Obukhova is a strategic advisor and innovation consultant with over 20 years of experience in business development, transformation, and scaling across corporate and startup environments. She supports organizations from early-stage ventures to established companies in building resilient business models, developing actionable strategies, and unlocking sustainable growth. Olena has advised founders and teams across Europe on go-to-market and scaling strategies, organizational transformation, international partnerships, and data-driven decision making. As a mentor and expert in international programs, she supports founders through mentoring, project evaluation, and ecosystem-building activities.Expertise and Consulting:
— Business strategy and innovation: business model design, validation, and strategic roadmaps.
— Go-to-market and scaling: market entry, growth strategies, and partnerships.
— Fundraising and early-stage venture development.
— Organizational transformation and change leadership.
— Data-driven decision making and technology integration.
— Startup mentoring and project evaluation within international programs.
Pavlo Dzyba
Co-Founder at 8reach
Pavlo Dzyba is the co-founder of 8reach and a B2B growth expert helping companies book meetings and acquire clients through smart outbound strategies. He works with B2B startups and service companies, combining targeted multichannel outreach (LinkedIn, email, X/Twitter, Telegram) with clear ICP definition and structured growth planning. Pavlo has hands-on experience supporting outreach for sales and fundraising, as well as preparing teams to maximize opportunities at conferences and industry events.Expertise and Consulting:
— B2B lead generation and multichannel outbound strategies.
— ICP definition and growth strategy development.
— High-quality lead generation for sales and fundraising.
— Conference preparation: messaging, outreach, and follow-up.
Jane Klepa
Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at SET University
Jane Klepa is the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at SET University, a member of the Innovation Development Council at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, and an expert at Brave1 and the Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF). She has over 12 years of experience launching and scaling startups, designing accelerator programs, and mentoring founders across Europe. Her work sits at the intersection of innovation strategy, ecosystem development, and organizational transformation.Under her leadership, the 1991 Accelerator delivered programs in partnership with the Eurasia Foundation, UNDP, GIZ, Mastercard, and OTP Bank. Jane has supported more than 500 startups and founders who collectively raised over $30M in funding. In parallel, she works with intrapreneurial teams within established organizations, leading strategic sprints and workshops focused on service design, innovation frameworks, and team facilitation. She is a frequent speaker at innovation and tech conferences and an advocate for ethical entrepreneurship, inclusive tech ecosystems, and open collaboration.
Expertise and Consulting:
— Startup development: investment readiness, user discovery, scalable business models.
— Accelerator and education program design and delivery.
— Innovation strategy and ecosystem building.
— Intrapreneurship: new service design and process transformation.
— Service design, innovation frameworks, and team facilitation.
— Supporting impact-driven and socially responsible ventures.
Dmytro Kovtun
CEO & Co-founder at Vending.Land, Co-founder at DroneMate AI
Dmytro Kovtun is an entrepreneur and technology leader building self-sustaining technology ecosystems at the intersection of automation, cloud technologies, and artificial intelligence. He is the founder of Vending.Land and the CEO and co-founder of DroneMateAI. Dmytro has hands-on experience launching and scaling technology businesses in vending, automation, and electronics development. He combines strategic vision with strong execution, turning ideas into operationally efficient, market-ready products.Expertise and Consulting:
— Technical management of electronics and embedded software development.
— Electronics manufacturing: from prototyping to mass production.
— Automation and AI-driven processes: solution design and implementation to improve efficiency.
— Business building and scaling: from early concepts to sustainable operating models.
— Computer vision and UAV solutions for industrial use cases.
— Product strategy and execution: turning concepts into market-ready products.
— Partnerships and investment readiness in emerging technology domains.
Olga Komlichenko
CBDO at R&D Center WINSTARS.AI
Olga Komlichenko is a business development and go-to-market strategy expert specializing in AI and technology products. She is currently building AI-powered growth at Winstars.AI, helping organizations turn innovation into measurable business impact. With over 10 years of experience in IT business development, Olga has led initiatives across sales, partnerships, and digital transformation for both early-stage startups and established tech companies. Her background spans software, cybersecurity, and AI-driven solutions, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution and strong enterprise relationship building.Expertise and Consulting:
— Go-to-market strategy for AI and tech products.
— Business development and account growth (enterprise & partnerships).
— International market entry and partner ecosystem development.
— Launching and scaling AI solutions with a focus on real business value.
— Strategic sales, account management, and digital transformation.
Iryna Manukovska
Mentor at Startup Wise Guys
Iryna Manukovska is a marketing and strategy expert with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling technology products across FMCG, automotive, IoT, telecommunications, and B2B sectors. She focuses on go-to-market strategies for AI and DeepTech, rapid ideation, and market hypothesis validation. Iryna is a Google AI Trainer, keynote speaker, researcher, columnist, mentor, and women-in-tech advocate, as well as a recipient of the Global SABRE Awards (2012).Expertise and Consulting:
— AI & DeepTech go-to-market: positioning, messaging, launch, and scale.
— Explainable & Actionable AI: translating AI capabilities into measurable business value.
— Marketing and strategic transformation: building new products, services, and processes.
— Rapid market validation: experiment design, MVP messaging, and customer discovery.
— Adult education and re-skilling in the use of AI tools.
— Mentorship, coaching, and change leadership during transformation.
Andrew Osadchyi
Founder at MELT
Andrii Osadchyi is the founder of MELT, an impact entrepreneur and scientist from Ukraine with over nine years of experience developing sustainable water purification technologies. MELT explores and applies cryo-technology as a nature-based approach to filtration, delivering maintenance-free solutions for clean water access. Today, MELT devices are used in homes, schools, hospitals, hotels, and other environments where water quality is essential. Andrii bridges scientific research with product development and impact-driven entrepreneurship, working toward a future where clean water is accessible to all.Expertise and Consulting:
— CleanTech and WaterTech innovation.
— R&D and commercialization of scientific technologies.
— Hardware product development and scaling.
— Sustainable and impact-driven business models.
— Market entry and partnerships for environmental technologies.
Oleksii Rychyk
Applied Scientist at SQUAD
Oleksii Rychyk is an Applied Scientist at SQUAD with over 12 years of experience in computer vision and machine learning, backed by a strong background in research and real-time systems engineering. He develops real-time video analytics algorithms, including object detection, tracking, distance estimation, and pose analysis. He specializes in multi-sensor systems that fuse data from cameras, radars, and PIR sensors to operate reliably in complex real-world environments. Working at the intersection of R&D and production, Oleksii focuses on optimizing ML solutions for both cloud and edge systems — from research prototypes to robust, scalable products.Expertise & Consulting:
— Computer vision and real-time video analytics
— Multi-sensor fusion (camera, radar, PIR)
— ML for edge and cloud environments
— Model optimization for resource-constrained systems
— Transitioning ML solutions from R&D to production
Marichka Chaban
Head of Recruitment at Everstar
Marichka Chaban is the Head of Recruitment at Everstar with over 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, including 3 years in the miltech domain. She leads all hiring processes within the company, covering senior- and executive-level recruitment and the formation of high-performing teams. Marichka has deep expertise in scaling teams within complex technology domains, working with hard-to-fill roles, and designing recruitment processes that support rapid business growth.Expertise & Consulting:
— Recruitment for tech & miltech
— Senior & executive hiring
— Talent strategy
— Team building and scaling
Bohdan Matviiv
Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Sigma Software
Bohdan Matviiv is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Sigma Software with over 6 years of experience in machine learning. He actively contributes to the development of the company’s AI capabilities by introducing new tools, approaches, and best practices across ML projects. He has experience across legaltech, telecom, and ad tech, working on chatbot development, document processing systems, and knowledge base creation. Expertise & Consulting:
— Machine Learning & applied AI
— NLP, chatbots, and knowledge-based systems
— Document processing & information extraction
— Production-ready ML practices
— Mentorship and AI team development
Dmytro Fokshei
Business Unit Coordinator, Product Manager AI, Sigma Software
Dmytro Foxshei is a Business Unit Coordinator and AI Product Manager at Sigma Software. In his role, he combines product management with stakeholder coordination, working with AI technologies, semantic search, and LLM-based solutions to optimize internal processes and support business scaling. Dmytro has hands-on experience across the full AI product lifecycle — from MVP to market-ready solution. He is open to contributing as an advisor and, when possible, as a mentor.Expertise & Consulting:
— AI product management
— LLM-based solutions and AI assistants
— Semantic search & knowledge systems
— End-to-end AI product development
— Stakeholder management & cross-team coordination
Speakers
Oksana has led innovation projects for Kyivstar, Visa, Coca-Cola, Kernel, Kovalska, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, YASNO, Starlight Media, Intertop, and PrivatBank. Together with her team, she has delivered over 200 projects for 70+ brands and companies.
In 2012, Hoshva PR became the Ukrainian partner of the global PR network MSLGROUP.
With over 8 years of experience in product growth and product marketing, she has worked with leading B2B companies such as Veon, PandaDoc, and SplitMetrics, as well as innovative edtech organizations like Reforge and Projector.
She holds certification from the Product Marketing Alliance and completed a specialization in leadership and management at Harvard Business School. As a mentor at Projector Institute, Lesia shares practical advice and proven strategies with aspiring product marketers.
Dmitry’s core competencies include scaling technology businesses, advising governments, developing innovation ecosystems, and mentoring startups.
Dmytro is a member of the AI Development Committee at Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, a managing partner at Technopark CRYSTAL, and an advisor/investor in multiple AI startups.
With deep expertise in AI and robotics, Antonina plays a key role in driving business growth, scaling products, and deploying autonomous systems that improve efficiency, accuracy, and resilience across supply chains.
Her focus is on making logistics smarter and more autonomous, enabling businesses to operate faster, more precisely, and at scale.
Founder and CEO of Efarm.pro — a company developing an IoT navigation solution for the agricultural sector that combines hardware and software to help agribusinesses operate more accurately and use resources more efficiently.
Oleksandr has hands-on experience in building supply chains, working with components and manufacturing partners, and scaling hardware products for B2B customers.
Oleksandr brings over 15 years of engineering and leadership experience to the table. For 6 of those years, he served as CTO at Esurance, where he played a key role in transforming the company from an early-stage startup into a successful business with multiple strategic partnerships.
In 2023, he joined Zibra AI to lead the company’s technology strategy and streamline operational processes. His expertise spans applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning — all underpinned by a deep, ongoing interest in the philosophy of AI.
Nata has over 10 years of experience in strategic communications, team transformation, and content creation.
She specializes in scaling technology products, increasing their visibility, and driving social impact. Nata’s expertise includes brand reputation building, the development of comprehensive communication strategies, and effective crisis management.
Maria has expertise in IT recruitment and works closely with Data Science consulting firms and international R&D centers in Ukraine.
She specializes in hiring for high-demand technology roles, helping companies attract tech talent across various roles and seniority levels and build strong teams behind innovative products.
Viktoria has 13 years of experience in HR and recruitment, including 10 years in the IT sector. She is a Techosystem Board Member and Head of the Techosystem HR Cluster. She founded an HRTech platform and collaborates with leading product and outsourcing companies. Her expertise includes optimizing hiring processes, reducing time-to-hire, and developing HRTech solutions.
She serves as a lecturer and mentor for tech professionals and C-level IT managers in projects by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, the United Nations Global Compact in Ukraine, Projector, Choice31, and Beetroot Academy.
Petro has over 10 years of experience in law and is one of the early LegalTech innovators in Ukraine. In 2017, he transitioned from traditional legal practice to building technology-driven solutions aimed at simplifying complex legal processes by combining law, design, and technology.
Petro leads the Artificial Intelligence practice at Juscutum Legal Engineering. His fintech product ReporTax was recognized as one of the top 10 fintech startups in 2019, while several LegalTech products he contributed to were nominated for the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers awards. A graduate of Legal Design School and Y Combinator Startup School, Petro applies user-centric and product-oriented methodologies to legal and regulatory challenges.
Expert in artificial intelligence regulation with over 10 years of legal experience, Andrii is a senior associate at an international law firm.
He works with AI regulatory frameworks, structuring technology-driven businesses, international scaling, and team relocation, helping companies adapt to changes in the legal landscape and meet new regulatory requirements.
Oleksandr Zayoma is a public speaking and presentation skills coach, as well as a speechwriter. He has 17 years of experience in education, 13 of which have been dedicated to helping individuals enhance their speeches and communication skills. He has collaborated with leading Ukrainian and international companies, including DTEK, Ajax, Fozzy Group, Kernel, TEVA, Roche, Deloitte, PWC, Luxoft, GlobalLogic, Ciklum, MacPaw, Readdle, and others.
Oleksandr is a certified English teacher (CELTA) and holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, as well as a Master’s degree in Psychology from the Institute of Postgraduate Education at the same university.
Pavlo has 7+ years of experience in product management, focusing on AI/ML and hardware solutions. He has worked with MHP, Metinvest, and Nova Poshta, and has also founded two startups. His expertise includes user research, product hypothesis development, and MVP launches.
At Nova Poshta, he initiated the development of the “Where is Cheaper” AI feature for the mobile app, helping double monthly recurring revenue (MRR) by attracting new users in the international segment.
Viktor Bohdanov has over 10 years of experience in B2B tech marketing, building and leading marketing teams, and running campaigns with a pipeline exceeding 7-figure USD.
He specializes in strategic all-bound projects that generate qualified leads, drive business growth, and enhance loyalty among clients and teams.
Beyond marketing, Viktor is also a journalist, writing for HackerNoon about marketing, AI, Web3, and the development of Ukrainian tech, and conducting interviews with entrepreneurs and industry experts.
Expert in marketing and positioning within defense-tech, robotics, and energy sectors, with over 13 years of experience. She has worked with Ecoflow, DroneUA, XAG, Oschadbank, TM Veres, GrainTech Expo, and AgroComplex.
She specializes in developing go-to-market (GTM) strategies, product positioning, and brand reputation, with hands-on experience launching innovative solutions.
Bohdan Diorditsa is CIAO at Vyriy Industries, a miltech company, former head of Esper Ukraine, and advisor to the startup Sugarrr.
He has expertise in strategic planning, partnerships, and key relationship management. He combines an innovative approach with social responsibility, strengthening the company’s international presence.
He has initiated support programs for Ukrainian military personnel and civilians in need of prosthetics.
Ivan Osadchyy is the CEO and co-founder of Knopka, a Ukrainian MedTech startup developing an emergency call system for hospital staff, paired with an IoT device.
Ivan oversees the company’s strategic development, builds partnerships, and expands its international presence, ensuring the product is integrated in hospitals across Ukraine and abroad.
The system has already received the Seal of Excellence from the European Commission and was showcased at CES.
Evgeniya Glizer is a Ukrainian entrepreneur and education and business development expert with over 9 years of experience, and a mentor and lecturer for the Google for Startups program on digital strategies.
She manages educational projects, implements digital solutions, and helps companies and professionals build strategic thinking and skills for effective business growth.
She is also an active advocate for Women in Tech and works to develop the educational ecosystem.
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→ Fill out the registration form (individual or team).
→ One idea = one application.
→ For teams, the CEO or startup lead should submit the form.Step 2: Short online interview
→ After receiving your application, we’ll schedule a 15-minute online meeting.
→ You’ll meet the AI HOUSE team and one or more community experts.Step 3: Internal review & decision
→ After the call, your application will be reviewed internally.
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→ Selection is rolling, and results are sent within 7 business days of submission.
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Is there a participation fee?
Yes. The accelerator is entirely free, based on a selection process.
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How much time does it take?
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Can I join remotely?
Online sessions are available, but offline presence in Kyiv is required for key activities.
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Do startups give up equity?
No. This is a non-equity program — startups keep 100% ownership.
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When does registration close?
Applications are open October 28 – December 19 [inclusive].
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Program language?
The main language is Ukrainian. Some activities and speaker talks may be in English.
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