VD Accelerator 2.0

About

A grant program offering non-dilutive funding and a comprehensive two-month training experience for startups in the defence technology sector, aimed at fostering innovation and business development. Selected teams will receive mentorship and expert consultations to prepare for a Demo Day.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Non-dilutive grants of $50,000 for each selected team
• 💼Total Grant Fund
  Total grant fund of $1.5 million
• 🎓Training Program
  Free two-month training program including mentorship, consultations with sector experts, and preparation for Demo Day.

Eligibility Criteria

• Aimed at Ukrainian defence tech developers and manufacturers
• Teams can apply with no mandatory requirement for military personnel or veterans
• Open to startups focusing on defence technology solutions.

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in a two-month program duration
• Hybrid format for training delivery
• Participants will engage in various aspects of production and business development.

Target Region

Ukraine

Target Sector

Defence Technology