Mission Possible Is Announcing an Open Call for Batch II for Early-Stage Startups

In this second round of venture-building program, launched in partnership with the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF), we welcome solo entrepreneurs and startup teams.

Mission Possible venture-building program, supported by the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF), is kicking off its second round for early-stage startups. Our partners include the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center INNOV8, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and the startup community LIFT99 Kyiv Hub.

Mission Possible is a transformative in-real-life program at LIFT99 Kyiv Hub, offering talented startup founders a chance to take their startup from 0 to 1 and scale it up.

The program runs from September 2024 to February 2025 and is open to early-stage startups, whether you’re a solo founder or have a team of co-founders. We’re looking for:

• Founders with technical and engineering backgrounds, tech and particularly AI enthusiasts;
• Entrepreneurs looking to transition into tech;
• Bright students and scholars;
• Individuals who have worked in startups in various roles and are ready for their journey;
• Experienced professionals with strong domain expertise and insight;
• Repeat founders.

“The whole idea behind Mission Possible is to create the ultimate launchpad for Ukrainian tech entrepreneurs, giving them the most productive months of their lives and a killer start for their tech business or startup,” said Sviat Sviatnenko, founder of Mission Possible.

The program helps startups grow from 0 to 1 and become investment-ready. Mission Possible offers:

• Connections with advanced international ecosystems in Europe, the UK, and the USA
• Access to investments within the program
• A community of like-minded individuals and learning from successful founders and mentors from 100+ leading tech companies and startups.

“Mission Possible has managed to bring together a community of over 100 people — experts and founders keen on startup growth. The program addresses key early-stage entrepreneurial challenges, providing participants with essential knowledge, access to global markets, and capital through networking and partnerships with international organizations,” said Anton Waschuk, Director of Innovation, Education, and Entrepreneurship at Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund.

We at Mission Possible believe that founders can have diverse backgrounds and experiences, so we welcome both seasoned startups and those who are just starting.

Learn more about participation conditions, selection stages, and program opportunities via the link. Applications are open until August 12, 2024, inclusive.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Mission Possible is a transformative offline venture-building program, launched with the support of the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund in September 2023, aimed at building and scaling Ukrainian startups. The first batch was wrapped up with 20 entrepreneurs on board.

Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF) is a regional fund with $285 million in capital, pioneering in Ukraine and Moldova with over 29 years of successful investment in small and medium-sized businesses. UMAEF funds innovative, high-impact projects driving reforms and improving lives in Ukraine and Moldova.