Ten startup teams will compete for a trip to the Grand Final in the USA and a chance to win $1,000,000:

1. Corner - is a AI-powered home renovation platform that helps homeowners access high-end design and premium materials.
2. Saldo Apps - is a developer of software solutions for automation of sales and accounting for small and medium-sized businesses.
3. Beholder - is a spacetech AI for mineral and energy exploration.
4. SUITSME - is a mobile game that allows you to choose virtual clothes for fashion images
5. Playmanity - is a digital distribution service where ads make paid games free.
6. Falcons - is a military-tech company producing software and hardware for national defense
7. LENR generator - production of energy at the place of its consumption.
8. A.D.A.M. is a 3D bioprinting startup that develops a Point-of-Care Medical Device Production System for bone implants.
9. Nanit Robot - is an educational platform for learning robotics for children and adults.
10. Carbominer is a hardware startup that develops technology for obtaining carbon dioxide from the air.

The pitching for the Ukrainian regional selection will start at 6:00 PM on September 21 on Zoom. The startup representing Ukraine in the global competition will be chosen by the Ukrainian jury, which includes:
▪️ Olga Dyachuk, COO of Mosqitter.
▪️ Maxim Zoloyedov, Creative Director of Forbes Ukraine.
▪️ Yurii Sereshchenko, Managing Director of the venture fund QPDigital.
▪️ Vitaliy Yakushev, CEO at 10Guards.

On September 21, in addition to the startup pitches,articipants and guests of the regional selection will have the opportunity to hear from international experts:
▪️Bill Reichert. General Partner of the organizer of Startup World Cup, international venture company Pegasus Tech Ventures.
▪️ Stephanie Marrus. Managing Director, Entrepreneurship Innovation Ventures University of California San Francisco (UCSF); Member of Ukrainian Future Business Incubator Advisory Board.
▪️ Mikko-Pekka Hanski. Managing Director of Entrepreneurship at the University of California, San Francisco, an Expert of startups in Silicon Valley; Member of Ukrainian Future Business Incubator Advisory Board.

Startup World Cup Ukraine 2023 Program (September 21, 6:00 PM):

• 18.00 Opening of the event. Welcome speech from the organizers of the Startup World Cup Ukraine - Vitalii Lisovyi, CEO at Ukrainian Future Business Incubator. Presentation of jury members and announcement of startup evaluation criteria. Partner introduction.
• 18.15 Welcome speech from The General Partner and Chief Evangelist of Pegasus Tech Ventures, Bill Reichart.
• 18.25 Speech of The Special Guest Stephanie Marrus, Managing Director, Entrepreneurship, University of California San Francisco (UCSF), Silicon Valley life science/healthcare startup expert
• 18.35 Pitchings start. Block 1. Short list, 5 teams (Each team: 3,5 min pitch, 3,5 min Q&A).
• 19.10 Break, 15 min
• 19.25 Pitchings continue. Block 2. Short list, 5 team (Each team: 3,5 min pitch, 3,5 min Q&A).
• 20.00 Break 15 min / Jury discussion, 20 min.
• 20.15 Speech of The Special Guest and investor Mikko-Pekka Hanski, Chairman at Yleinen työttömyyskassa YTK, Board Professional, Advisor and Mentor at Hanskis Maskin Service.
• 20.25 Announcement of the results of the Startup World Cup Ukraine 2023. Networking.