Tbilisi's Impact Hub Launches Startup Pre-accelerator Program
Impact Hub Tbilisi is making waves in Georgia's tech ecosystem with the launch of its ambitious startup pre-accelerator. The endeavor seeks to fortify local technology startups and enhance their allure to investors.
A staggering 60 startups vied for a spot, but following a rigorous selection process involving applications and interviews, only 21 were deemed ready for this transformative 3-month journey.
Diving Deep: A Glimpse into the Chosen Startups:
- Addme: Your gateway to swift and hassle-free sharing of digital contact details, from social platforms to emails.
- Bitpulse: A real-time portal dedicated to forecasting potential fluctuations in cryptocurrency valuations.
- Connect.: Revolutionizing the medical tourism space with a marketplace that streamlines both service acquisition and payment.
- Coiners: A cutting-edge web application geared towards monetizing social platforms.
- Gakvetilo.ge: An intuitive platform bridging the gap between tutors and eager students.
- Helio.AI: A state-of-the-art recruitment management system aiming to bring full automation to hiring processes.
- Hotcard: Your go-to app for exclusive offers, especially in the Buy One, Get One niche, within the Horeca sector.
- Justpay: Streamlining social commerce through simplified payment links.
- Kiddos: A unique resale platform dedicated to children's items.
- KidNest: An app designed to foster connections between educational institutions and parents. ... [The list continues]
The pre-accelerator, scheduled to run from October 2023 through January 2024, offers a blend of in-person and virtual engagement, incorporating 8 core modules including boot camps, thematic sessions, mentorship, networking opportunities, and a highly anticipated Demo Day. Here, the startups will be under the spotlight, pitching their innovative solutions to potential investors.
Since its inception in 2021, this pre-accelerator, an initiative of the Impact Hub Tbilisi team, has seen three cohorts, involving 60 startups. The result? An impressive collection of teams that have secured over 1 million euros in investments and grants.
For a deeper dive into the program, readers can explore further at: https://preacceleration.com
This groundbreaking initiative has garnered support from key players including the Entrepreneurship Academy and TBC.