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

Reviews of VVP 1.0

“I really liked it. 11 out of 10.”
Serhiy Bilogub,
veteran, BudHub
“Everything is great. Thank you for the hands-on experience and for explaining complex topics in simple terms.”
Alexander Goncharov,
veteran, Zapyt.auto
“It was very helpful, but I had to completely rework my idea.”
Anatoly Razin,
veteran, VetAI - АІ
Participants are recommended to take the program

9/10

Assessment of practical utility

4.8/5

Evaluation of the training program

4.8/5

Що кажуть учасники VVP 1.0

What you'll get

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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.

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002
Pitch Day
Present your project to qualify for the next stage.

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003
Mentorship & incubation
Work with mentors and co-founders from SKELAR who partner directly with Google, Meta, and other global leaders.

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Investment
Up to $20,000 for the most promising ventures following the incubation period.

Program timeline

Як проходить програма?

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Applications are being accepted until May 14

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Candidate selection by May 18

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Hands-on intensive with a focus on AI tools

004

Demo Day — project pitches

005

Incubation — work with a dedicated mentor

006

Demo Day 2 — final presentations

007

VVP Forum — awards and grants

Selection criteria

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Status & experience
Verified veteran status
Verified combatant status
Prior experience in IT or related fields is preferred

002

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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

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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
Register now

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.