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29/09/2024

29/09/2024

29/09/2024

💸 Major Investments Secured at IT Arena Startup Competition! 💸

This year’s Startup Competition has seen an incredible $1.5M+ in investments, following in the footsteps of last year’s success! Here’s the breakdown:

💰 $10,000 from Sergii Kalinchuk to
💼 $200,000 from to Kraken, Aspichi Defense, Vidar, Norda Dynamics, and Tancore
🚀 $100,000 from United Angels Network to Norda Dynamics
✨ 1991 VC is engaging with 10 startups for future collaboration
⚡️ Up to €100,000 in potential investments from Startup Wise Guys for Bliss Brain and

The competition wrapped up with exciting results! 🎉

Top Three in the General Category:
🥇
🥈 BlissBrain
🥉 Aspichi Luminify

In the Defense Category, the prize-winning startups are:
🥇 Oko Camera
🥈 Vidar Systems
🥉 Norda Dynamics

💸 Special Impact Prizes from :
1. - $15,000
2. Syla - $10,000

Congratulations to all the startups! 🎉 Stay tuned for more updates as the investment total continues to grow! 🚀

28/09/2024

Significant Investments Secured at the Startup Competition 🏆

Just like last year, startups have secured investments directly during the Startup Competition, with the total amount exceeding $1.5 million so far.
👉🏽 $10,000 from Sergii Kalinchuk to GrainMole.
👉🏽 $200,000 from MITS to each of the following:
- Kraken
- Aspichi Defense
- Vidar
- Norda Dynamics
- Tancore
👉🏽 $100,000 from United Angels Network to Norda Dynamics.
👉🏽 1991 VC will engage with 10 promising startups for further discussions.
👉🏽 Invitation to the Investment Committee with potential investments of up to €100,000
to help develop the B2B angle from Startup Wise Guys for Bliss Brain and eXtra Vision.

The total investment amount is continuously growing, and we’ll be sure to share exciting updates as they come!

27/09/2024

The excitement is in the air as the country’s biggest Startup Competition officially begins! The first semi-finalists are taking the stage, passionately pitching their groundbreaking ideas. Den Herman, CEO of Intellectual Property Ontario, kicked things off with an inspiring introduction, explaining the track rules and welcoming our esteemed jury.

What’s at stake? 💰 A total prize fund of $85K and an impressive $5M in soft commitments from investors! 🚀

Good luck to everyone pitching! 🍀

27/09/2024

We all know that the real magic happens as the sun sets! 🌇 Tonight, we’ve got two amazing afterparties lined up for our attendees 🎉

✨ Mad Lounge (18:30 – 23:00) at MAD Bar’s House – open to all ticket holders! Network with peers, discuss startup ideas, and meet potential partners in a relaxed, buzzing atmosphere. 💼💬

✨ Master Lounge (18:30 – 23:00) at Kilinski Restaurant – exclusive for Executive and Top Tier ticket holders! Connect with top managers, investors, and government officials, and forge new partnerships over drinks. 🍸🤝

Don’t miss out on the chance to recharge, mingle, and make lasting connections.

See you there?

27/09/2024

After five hours of intense pitches and inspiring presentations, we’re excited to announce the finalists of the Startup Competition 2024! Sixty startups participated – 30 in the general and 30 in the defense category.

Tomorrow, the following startups will continue their fight in the general category:

👉🏻 Metatable.ai
👉🏻 XTiles
👉🏻 Humancreed
👉🏻 Aspichi Luminify
👉🏻 eXtra Vision
👉🏻 Bliss Brain

Among defense startups, the jury has recognized the exceptional potential of the following teams:
👉🏻 Deftak
👉🏻 Oko Camera
👉🏻 UAV SOUL
👉🏻 Vidar Systems
👉🏻 NORDA Dynamics
👉🏻 Kraken

Congratulations to all our finalists! We are proud of look forward see your pitches tomorrow.

25/09/2024

Final preparations for are in full swing! Prepare for a deep dive into startup development, innovation, and strategy 🌍 And of course, the competition among top-tier startups. Who will emerge as this year’s winner? 🏆🦾

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your skills and connect with leaders in the field 💥

24/09/2024

Keywords Agency is a proud partner of the Startup Track at ІТ Arena, helping teams refine their pitches to shine on stage in the semifinals and the final 🦾
We have already received positive feedback from the participants, which has greatly improved their pitches and presentations 🎙

Their work with startups included:

1️⃣ "How to Make a Great Pitch" – an insightful lecture by Keywords.agency;

2️⃣ Personalized coaching sessions for semifinalists;

3️⃣ The agency's team has already prepared the semifinalists and will continue to help the finalists improve their pitches and presentations.

We’re incredibly grateful to Martyn Kovalko, Victor Pavluchynskyi, Rostyslav Loza and Mariia Knodt from Keywords Agency for their valuable support and comprehensive resources, which were instrumental in preparing many finalists for the IT Arena Startup Competition 2024 💥