Take the Leap with LIFT

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Project Details

LIFT is an opportunity for young entrepreneurs from small communities to gain new knowledge, skills, and support for growing their businesses. The project combines two formats: online mentorship support for participants and networking events in Kyiv.
Participants will not only refine their ideas but also have the chance to receive a grant of $10,000 USD to implement their business project.

What will participants receive?

We will select 12 projects that will receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and financial support for their business:

Mentorship support

Networking and participation in joint events

A business grant of $10,000 USD

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Mentors

Mariia Medvedieva

Co-founder of BRPR PR agency

Olha Pikhotska

Financial consultant, Chief Financial Officer at Svit Tepla

Pavlo Yakovenk

Business automation expert, Co-founder of CRMiUM

Anastasiia Bytko

сCertified export consultant, Co-founder of Export Solutions

Sviatoslav Bartosh

Lawyer, Partner at Bargen Law Firm

Volodymyr Bytko

Digital marketing and web analytics expert, Marketing Director at RBC Group

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The “LIFT” project is implemented by Home of Startups Accelerator within the framework of UNITY (Mriemo ta diemo) program. The program is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by IREX in partnership with Making Cents International (MCI). 

This page is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of MCI and do not necessarily reflect the views of IREX, USAID or the United States Government.