Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno will host student business ideas competition "InNaStart"

From April 25 to May 29, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno will hold the 16th Open Competition of Student Business Ideas for Innovative Startups, "InNaStart", which will bring together young, ambitious creators and give them the opportunity to showcase their ideas.

Participants can include college and university students of YKSUG who have ideas for innovative startup projects at any stage of readiness in various fields.

The competition features five categories: "Social/Educational Innovation", "IT Solution", "Technological Sovereignty (MedTech, IndustrialTech, BioTech, FinTech, etc.)", "Business Innovation" and "Innovative Start (MVP/Prototype)".

To participate, you must register and submit your project idea via the link between April 30 and May 18. Project presentations will take place from May 19 to May 22. Winners will be determined from May 22 to May 26, and the awards ceremony will be held on May 27. Winners of the competition may receive funding to implement their startup project with university support, as well as the opportunity to take part in an acceleration program and competitions at the republican and international levels.

In addition to presenting their own developments, from April 25 to May 18, participants will have access to educational sessions on the following topics: developing a project idea, project team, business model development, business plan creation, prototype development and project financing issues, marketing, risks, and project presentation. Furthermore, after the competition ends, participants will have the opportunity to refine their ideas within the framework of the Project and Startup Studio, together with startup project leaders from among the faculty, funded by the university.

"InNaStart" is a platform that will give you the chance to develop your concepts into real, living projects! We invite Kupala students to demonstrate their innovative ideas!