
Workshops
Workshops from the top-notch experts in digital, AI/ML, design, business, sales, marketing, investment attraction, etc.
Challenger AI is an intensive acceleration program, focused on Digital & AI/ML-based solutions. We are an international team of ecosystem builders, entrepreneurs, investors, and experts.
On March 23, join us for an exciting glimpse into the future of AI/ML startups at DEMO DAY!
You can join offline in Kyiv or online worldwide to meet our AI/ML batch of startups, network with industry players, hear insights on startup ecosystem resilience from panel discussion and key-note speaker!
The demo day will include 8 ambitious startup teams presenting their impressive progress and technology-driven solutions, as well as a keynote speaker, panel discussion, and informal networking for in-person attendees.
Workshops from the top-notch experts in digital, AI/ML, design, business, sales, marketing, investment attraction, etc.
Meet investors from relevant top European VCs and get feedback from them during our events.
Getting feedback from corporations and 1on1 meetings with potential opportunities for further collaboration.
1on1 meetings with business and tech top experts.
Networking events to learn and get connections with other founders, experts and ecosystem players.
An opportunity to present the solution to international investors, large corporations, and ecosystem players.
Our acceleration program is "equity-free" (we take up to 5% of investment attracted within 12 months after graduation from the acceleration program).
Apply to the accelerator by submitting an application form via F6S.
Make sure you submit your Application by Monday, 23:59. Within a week you will learn whether you are selected to attend preacceleration bootcamp.
We organize a special event for you, where you'll have an opportunity to pitch your solution, participate in the workshops from top-notch trainers and meet industry experts. The top 10-15 start-ups will be selected within the next week to become a part of our acceleration program.
Learn about product/market fit, scaling, selling and marketing your product, building the company and attracting investments at the specially tailored workshops during the 3-month of the program. Get even more insights and guidance from your lead and technical mentors during regular mentoring meetings. Receive valuable feedback from the international investors and corporates representatives!
Pitch your startup to the jury of international investors, potential clients, partners and the media at the final event of the Acceleration program. Get the opportunity to stand out, raise awareness and find the partners you need!
The most active teams will receive biweekly follow-up mentoring, access to the international investors, etc.
Team. We expect applying startups to have a team of at least 2-3 people or more, with the necessary experience and skill-set in place.
Geography. We are open for startups from all counties and aim to have a diverse batch.
Idea. We`re looking for companies that have a potential to become the next Unicorn or have tremendous social impact!
Motivation. We expect participating teams to have the passion, energy, willingness and drive to accelerate their startups.
Stage. Your startup should ideally have MVP/demo.
Technology. Your startup should be based on digital or AI/ML technologies or is planning to use them.
Funding. Startups who are raising or planning to raise the funds will benefit the most from our program.
Co-founder Challenger accelerator, Partner, CIVITTA Estonia
Program design, fundraising, investor relations
Co-founder Challenger accelerator, Associate Partner, CIVITTA Ukraine
Funding attraction for startups and startup support programs
Founding Partner, Specialist VC; co-founder, CIVITTA
Investment attraction, business development
CEO, Radar Tech
Startup relationship, Sales, Project Management
Technologies Development Director, MHP
IT technologies, data analytics
Technology Scout, MHP
Marketing, technology
Head of Big Data Center of expertise, MHP
Data management
CIO, PUMB
Digital transformation, development of Agile and Devops practices
CDO (Director of Data and Analytics), PUMB
Data management and analytics
Inception Program Partner Manager, NVIDIA
Startup support, go-to -market, investor relationships
Inception Program Manager, NVIDIA
Innovation expert
Head of Developer Relations and Alliances, NVIDIA
Technology implementation
Community Manager, Intel oneAPI for startups
Deep-tech startups
Technical Director, Intel oneAPI for startups
Machine learning, enterprise architecture
Vice Dean of the Applied Sciences Faculty, UCU
Expert in Machine Learning and Artificial intellligence
Visiting Lecturer UCU, Data Science Lead
Data Science
Economic Leadership Program Director, WNISEF
Leadership, project management, investments
Startup Mentor, Startup Wise Guys
Business development, business strategy
General Manager of AXDRAFT
Business development, mergers & acquisitions, legal services
Acceleration Program Manager, Bocconi for Innovation
Providing support for startups
Head of Product, Veriff
Software product management
Creative Strategist and Independent Consultant
Go-to-Market strategy, growth strategy
Vice President of Data Science, Shelf
Data Science
R&D Director, SoftServe
Research and development, technology commercialization
Investment Partner, Change Ventures
Finance
R&D Science Lead, SoftServe
AI, Machine Perception, Quantum Computing and Life Science
Head of Strategy, Scoro
Customer profiling and validation
Managing Partner, MassGlobal Partners
Business model, business strategy
Managing Partner, Cambridge Innovation Partners
Business model, business strategy
Principal, RMG Associates, LLC
Business model, business strategy
Senior Director and VP of Product Management, Impossible Cloud
Value Proposition
Investor, book and educational course author
Traction and growth strategies
Co-Founder & Vice President, Global Business Development, SPS
Sales, Startup marketing
Head of Product, Pawa.ai
Product development
COO/CPO & Co-founder, Reface
Product development
Venture Lead, UVentures
Investment attraction, AI and consumer tech
Chief Investment Officer, ZAKA VC
Managing Partner, FIRSTPICK
Founding Partner, Tera VC
General Manager, Roche Slovakia
Head Scalable Analytics Solutions, Swiss Re