Ahead of Batch 4, we collected the most common questions we hear from founders and answered them as honestly as possible.

Is there a fixed schedule? How much time do I need to be in Kyiv?

The key is not the schedule, but the format of participation.

Mission Possible is not a series of events or an educational program you can “drop into” once a week or every two weeks. It’s an environment and a rhythm where progress directly depends on your presence and level of involvement.

Our main observation from previous batches is simple: the founders who get the most value are those who are consistently present, not just those who show up for scheduled sessions.

The reason is straightforward. The program is about people, network, and interaction. The most valuable insights often don’t happen on stage — they emerge between conversations, when you work side by side, share problems, and discover expertise within your own batch.

If you only come occasionally, you:

• don’t integrate into the program’s rhythm,
• miss important context,
• lose access to expertise you may have needed much earlier,
• and ultimately move slower.

That’s why a “two-city lifestyle” or “coming once in a while” doesn’t work if you’re aiming for real progress.

What about financial support? Will there be a grant?

Yes, funding is available — but the format has changed.

In Batch 4, we move away from the model of a single end-of-program grant for one team. Instead, every team can access up to $6,000 for experiments throughout the entire acceleration period.

This funding can be used for:

• customer discovery and customer interviews;
• pilot launches;
• go-to-market and sales experiments;
• testing hypotheses through the market.

But this is important: it’s not just money.

We help founders:

• formulate clear hypotheses,
• properly design experiments,
• calculate key metrics,
• understand the real cost of customer acquisition or sales.

Funding is tied to real progress and actions, not simply to participation. These are exactly the numbers and way of thinking investors expect to see.

What startup stages is the program designed for?

Simply put, for startups that already have something to test and sell.

If your product is at a very early stage and all the team’s energy goes solely into building it, keeping up with the program’s pace will be difficult.

Mission Possible does not focus on:

• writing code,
• building a product “from scratch”,

but on:

• sales,
• marketing,
• rapid hypothesis testing,
• validating scalability through the market and network.

If you already have a product or MVP and are asking “how do we sell?”, “to whom?”, and “through which channels?” — you’re in the right place.

Why is the community a real value, not just a buzzword?

Because the community:

• brings clients,
• enables investor intros,
• helps test hypotheses faster,
• and often saves months of mistakes.

Mission Possible includes:

• 50+ active founders,
• 100+ mentors,
• real cases in sales, fundraising, and scaling.

Here, it’s normal to:

• not have all the answers,
• doubt your decisions,
• make mistakes,
• and ask questions openly.

It’s an environment that challenges decisions while supporting forward movement.

Can I work in parallel with the program?

Yes. But you need to be honest with yourself about priorities.

To get the most out of the program, you need:

• 10+ hours per week,
• readiness to shift focus toward the startup,
• real engagement with the community, not just “attendance.”

Mission Possible doesn’t work as a “we’ll tell you what to do” program. It requires initiative from your side. Ideally, at least one co-founder should be fully focused on the startup.

I’m concerned about the security situation in Kyiv

That’s a valid and understandable concern.

We have a fully equipped office at Kooperativ, where you can:

• work,
• rest,
• take a shower if needed,
• spend a full working day in a safe environment.

We adapt to the reality we live in and create conditions that allow founders to focus on building their startups.

What happens after the program ends? Is there alumni support?

Yes. Graduates remain part of the Mission Possible community.

After the program, founders can access:

• mentoring sessions on individual terms,
• support with matchmaking to clients or partners,
• intros through the community,
• continued access to people and knowledge.

Mission Possible doesn’t “end” on Demo Day.

How does Mission Possible help with entering international markets?

The community includes 100+ mentors, some of whom:

• live abroad,
• have hands-on experience entering foreign markets,
• work with global clients.

They help founders:

• understand new markets,
• define next steps,
• avoid common early-stage mistakes.

How exactly can Mission Possible help a startup?

In short — bring clarity and speed.

• Focus and goals: helping you clearly define where you are and where you’re heading.
• Hypotheses → experiments → iterations: together with mentors, we formulate and test market, product, and GTM hypotheses.
• Acceleration boost: founders invest in their own hypothesis, and we match and cover up to 65% of the experiment budget.
• People and network: practitioner mentors, investor and business feedback, intros to potential clients and partners.
• Community: a space where questions are welcome and heard.

How do you get the most out of the program?

• Fully commit.
• Allocate time and focus.
• Be proactive.
• Prepare experiments.
• Ask for intros.
• Ask lots of questions.
• Stay one step ahead of the program director.

Mission Possible provides opportunities.
The outcome depends on how you use them.

I have a product but struggle to find clients. Can you help?

Yes.

Through mentors, partners, and the community, we help you:

• better understand your market,
• define your ICP,
• shape a strong value proposition,
• test acquisition and inbound/outbound strategies,
• make warm intros to potential clients.

Applications for Batch 4 are open.
If you’re at a stage where you want to move faster and not alone, now is the right time to apply.