will be invited to further develop the idea at Ultra VC Accelerator
TOP 2
will directly advance to semi-final ofEMERGE Challenge in Istanbul this October
EMERGE and UlTRA.VC are creating a safe space to catalyze your growth. IT’S WHERE YOU WILL:
What we are up to
► CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 5 SEPTEMBER
We call all aspiring founders with innovative and impactful ideas to participate in the programme. Applications can be submitted until September 5.
► REVIEW AND EVALUATION SEPTEMBER 5 — 8
Then we'll assess submissions for their potential impact, idea feasibility, founder dedication, and alignment with program goals. Top applicants will undergo video interviews for final selection.
► Selection Announcement SEPTEMBER 8
By this date everyone will get an email with our feedback and final decision.
► "Catalyze" ProgramME SEPTEMBER 11 — 22
This is where the magic happens – your idea will be catalyzed through workshops and personal sessions with our mentors and experts, gradually transforming it into a compelling pitch. Everything will be happening online.
► Pitch Selection SEPTEMBER 22
Time to showcase your work to judges: everyone will get unique experience and valuable feedback, and the top presenters will be invited to pitch at the EMERGE Startups competition.
► Emerge Conference Pitch OCTOBER 2 — 3
This is your moment to shine – you deserve this unique opportunity to present your idea on the main EMERGE Stage and be heard by numerous investors and stakeholders who can further catalyze your impact. In addition, you will get to network with all the participants and start building valuable network connections.
Procces
3 in total
2 per week (2 hours long)
Program
► PITCH-DAY
► peer2peer learnings
► 2x pitch practices
2 – 3 per week (2 hours long)
► PERSONAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS
► THEMATICS WORKSHOPS
Experts
Eugene Valuev
Founding partner ULTRA.VC
Bronislav Labetsky
CEO and founder WazzApps
Kanika Joshi
Impact Lead Open Data Institute (London)
Nikita Yuriev
Principal Prospective Technologies Venture Capital
Daria Reutovich
Head of Operations ULTRA.VC
Sergey Kadomsky
CQ and EQ consultant ex-Wargaming and Flo
Alina Nilsson
Angel investor, Co-founder & CEO EMERGE
Oxana Fedo
Head of Startups & Investors EMERGE
Kate Rutkovskaya
Language coach, Founder Redu
Maria Sereda
Founder and Creative Director Scafander Games
Anna Pozniak
Global communications consultant for VC’s and startups
Yury Shlahanau
Head of Scouting & Analytics ULTRA.VC
Check the boxes
to see if we can be a good match:
you have idea which can make a change in the world
you have at least 20 hours per week to spend with us
you need external forces to get a clear vision of it