Kyiv, hybrid (in-person + online)
SKELAR Veteran Venture Program 2.0
Europe's first accelerator where veterans learn to build tech businesses using AI
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What is the Veteran Venture Program?
Veteran Venture Program is a 6-month journey from idea to working tech business. You'll go through hands-on training, build your MVP using modern AI tools, get a personal mentor from SKELAR, and compete for up to $20,000 in investment to grow your venture.
2025 Highlights
20+
Speakers and mentors
$44,000
Grant fund for winners
6
Participants launched their own businesses
10
Partners across government, NGOs, and veteran communities
50
Media features about the first cohort
120
Guests at the Grand Finale
VVP 2025
What you'll get
001
001
Hands-on training
From idea validation and business modeling to building your own MVP using AI. No coding experience needed — we'll teach you to use AI tools to create your tech product.
002
002
Pitch Day
Present your project to qualify for the next stage.
003
003
Mentorship & incubation
Work with mentors and co-founders from SKELAR who partner directly with Google, Meta, and other global leaders.
004
004
Investment
Up to $20,000 for the most promising ventures following the incubation period.
Program timeline
Introduction
Module 1: Entrepreneurship
Module 2: Product
Module 3: Technology and Development
Module 4: Marketing and Sales
Module 5: Management and Leadership
Module 6: Soft skills
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Selection criteria
001
++
Status & experience
Verified veteran status
Verified combatant status
Prior experience in IT or related fields is preferred
002
++
Project & market vision
A clear understanding of your target market
An idea and motivation to build your own tech business
Open to any stage: from raw idea to existing business
003
++
Commitment
Full-time commitment during incubation and physical presence at key program events in Kyiv
SKELAR Veteran Venture Program 2.0
Europe's first accelerator where veterans learn to build tech businesses using AI
About the organizer
SKELAR is a Ukrainian venture builder that creates international tech companies by assembling teams to compete on the global market. Its portfolio includes over a dozen businesses across niches from EdTech to marketplaces. These companies:
Develop platforms used by millions worldwide;
Are recognized by Product Hunt;
Rank at the top of the App Store;
Are consistently named among Ukraine's top startups and product companies.
SKELAR ventures are featured in TechCrunch, Wired, and other leading global media outlets.
Reviews of VVP 1.0
veteran, BudHub
veteran, Zapyt.auto
veteran, VetAI - АІ
9/10
4.8/5
4.8/5