Studios, chatbots and mobile apps: Yanka Kupala State University has completed the submission of applications for the IV Open competition of student startup projects "Innastart”

25 projects of Kupala students take part in the competition based on the results of the first rounds.
In order to develop a project idea and business model of the project, participants attended preparatory trainings during the first stage. At the master classes, Kupala students learned how to select a team and present their work, understood financing, marketing and possible risks. After the training seminars, the students drew up ideas and submitted applications. A total of 25 teams participate in the competition based on the results of two rounds. Contestants offer ideas for different spheres of life: mobile apps, chatbots, educational projects. There are also innovative technological solutions among the ideas. For example, parking lots using solar energy for electric vehicles.
Registered projects will be evaluated by the jury until June 3. We will take into account the innovative nature of the project, its relevance, feasibility in practice and the availability of a sound business model. Innastart will end with the final stage of Startup battle. The finalists will present their projects, take part in master classes, and will be able to consult with expert entrepreneurs.
The contest jury will select the best student projects in four categories according to priority directions of scientific researches and scientific-technical activity in the Republic of Belarus: "The best start-up – TECHNOLOGY", "Best start-up project – PRODUCT", "Best start-up project – SERVICE", "Best startup project-SOCIAL INNOVATION".
The winners and prize-winners of the IV Open competition of student startup projects "Innastart" will receive prizes, a certificate for free consulting in Yanka Kupala State University Science and Technology Park, and the opportunity to use its infrastructure and services.
The organizers also note that the competition results can determine the best project – a candidate for the Grand Prix in the form of a grant to create a startup-resident of the science and Technology Park with the amount and sources of funding determined on the basis of a reasonable business plan in accordance with the established procedure.