ABOUT PROGRAMME
Watch the video to find out what the programme includes
Our mission is to provide a launchpad for visionary entrepreneurs and help together create a positive impact on the world, transform industries, solve problems and turn dreams into reality by helping them make their startup ideas investment-ready
We strongly believe that tech start-ups and scale-up will become the locomotive of Ukraine’s economy and rebuild.
Focus on talented people who have a mission to build something great – an innovative and scalable start-up
Lead-Build-Drive approach 1⁄3 theory, 2⁄3 hand-on practice
Part-time commitment from participants (approx. 15-20 hours per week)
Materials from Saïd Business School, Oxford University, support the theoretical part of our programme
Experts from Oxford in various disciplines will share relevant knowledge and experience that will complement the theoretical basis of the course.
More than 50 courses
on 6 topics
Based on these video materials, we organize interactive sessions so that participants can deepen their understanding and master the theoretical concepts presented by leaders in the academic and professional community. This approach allows you to enrich and improve your professional knowledge and skills effectively.
Access to 2 leading online programs
Venture Creation & Venture Finance and community of the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford for 20 selected participants
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, as part of the Mission Possible program, will provide access to training in the international cohort of the Venture Creation Program and Venture Finance Program with the subsequent receipt of a certificate, as well as the opportunity to find partners, co-founders and mentors through the community. Entrepreneurs will also be able to use the E-school materials of Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Oxford Entrepreneurship: Venture Creation Programme
– 6 weeks
– start 31.01.2024
Identifying business opportunities
Oxford Entrepreneurship: Venture Finance Programme
– 8 weeks
– start 24.04.2024
The investment cycle
Mission Possible provides access to 50+ courses across 6 subjects from from Saïd Business School, Oxford University's offering the latest insights and expertise from Oxford specialists.
UNLEASH YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL POTENTIAL
Who are we looking for?
Our programme is tailored to individuals with the drive, experience, and ambition to succeed as entrepreneurs.
Mission Possible is designed for experienced candidates seeking support and resources to develop their own projects, capable of self-motivation and inspiring others to create a game-changing business.
Through Mission Possible, we provide talented individuals with a unique infrastructure for entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation, enabling their transformation from dreamers to entrepreneurs.
The programme is structured to maximize the practical aspect and encourage the development of projects beyond conventional thinking.
It requires a physical presence in the city of Kyiv throughout the entire 6-month programme, which runs from November 2023 to May 2024.
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Professional
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Mindset
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Desire to find support and resources for business development
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Looking for like-minded people for joint development
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Intention to become part of a powerful entrepreneurial community of first-time founders
Entrepreneurial thinking and leadership
Previous project and/or team management experience
More than 5 years of professional experience (including in management roles and/or in scientific activities)
Proficiency in English as a mandatory criterion for participation
The intention to create your own company and scale your own project from 0 to 1
Owning a project with the potential to become a viable business
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Innovative, validated and scalable business ideas
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Using technology as a key driver of one's own project
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Vision of growth and expansion of own project
WE PROVIDE
Resources
As a member of our program, you will have the opportunity to
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Identify and recruit potential team members for your own project
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Set yourself on the path to success by positioning yourself for future programmes and accelerators
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Take advantage of a community of like-minded people to build a working, scalable business
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Get the experience of exchanging knowledge with various profiles of programme participants
For our part,
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Online learning from academic partners
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Business breakfasts with top Ukrainian companies
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Offline workshops with leading experts
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Mentoring from the founders of successful businesses
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Pitching ideas to experts and industry leaders
Benefits
EXPERTS APPROACH
Mission Possible's expertly supported programme offers a transformative educational experience with a powerful curriculum.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Financial support includes a monthly stipend of $500 (or a one-time $3,000 for 6 months) to help you focus on your project, whether it's recruiting team members or other needs.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The program promotes gender equality and diversity in entrepreneurship by actively supporting female entrepreneurs. Our programme is inclusive and empowering for all.
PITCHING AND INVESTMENTS
Opportunity to pitch to investors and funds to receive investments for the project's development.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Develop creative thinking and innovation to transform your concept into innovative solutions and leadership qualities to become an effective leader in your project. You will be able to turn your business ideas into actionable plans thanks to a practical approach to startup development.
COMMUNITY & NETWORK
You will have the opportunity to be in a community of like-minded people and people who strive for the same as you.
OFFLINE SPACE
Work comfortably in our central Kyiv office space at Kooperativ, with rent already covered.
PARTNERS
/nnov8 is a centre of innovation and entrepreneurship, founded to develop the technological ecosystem in Ukraine. The centre helps potential and existing entrepreneurs create and scale startups and technology businesses.
Western NIS Enterprise Fund (WNISEF) is a $285 million regional fund, a pioneer in Ukraine and Moldova with over 29 years of successful experience in investing in small and medium-sized companies. WNISEF is funding innovative, high-impact, reform-focused programmes and aims to support Ukraine and Moldova during this critical period by developing sound economic policy and leadership.
Meet the Team
Sviatoslav Sviatnenko
Founder
Ksenia Choni
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Advisor
Oleksandr Akymenko
Programme Director
Olga Andrieieva
Designer
Aliona Guseva
Head of PR
and Communications
Denys Korkin
Digital and visual communications manager
Advisers
Andrii Sorohan
Venture Director
at u.ventures
Anton Waschuk
Economic Leadership Programme Director at Western NIS Enterprise Fund
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Do you need an idea to apply for the program?Yes, you need to have an idea. If you start working on an idea even before the start of the program, it will be a plus for you during its passage.
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Are only certain types of startups and/or ideas in specific industries accepted?We are open to all kinds of ideas and startups. For you, if your project is technological, innovative and scalable, the type and industry do not matter.
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I am not a specialist with a technical background. Can I apply for the program?Yes, because your leadership skills and desire to create an innovative business are more important to us.
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What are the stages of selection?First you need to fill out the registration form here. Later, we will contact you additionally for a personal interview. A week after that, you will know the result.
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Is it possible to combine participation in the program with other work or training?Yes, you can combine, but calculate your own possibilities. The program will involve your involvement for 2-3 hours every day.
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Is it necessary to live in Kyiv during the program?Your physical presence in Kyiv is important to us. We believe that the best result can be achieved by being in a community of like-minded people live, and not in an online format. That is why we give participants the opportunity to visit a cozy office at Kooperativ during the entire program.
