Challenger Sustainability
Challenger Sustainability is a 3-month acceleration program for early-stage Ukrainian startups in green tech and related sectors, focused on growth, product development, and investment attraction — followed by post-acceleration support, including EU client matchmaking and a study visit to Sweden with participation in Tech Arena. Join us!
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What we offer
Expert-Led Workshop Series
A curated program of interactive workshops delivered by international experts, experienced founders, investors, and industry professionals.
Networking & Partnership Matchmaking
Curated online and offline networking, including startup roasts, pitching sessions, Demo Day, partner matchmaking, and a study visit to Sweden.
Individual Mentorship Program
Personalized mentoring tailored to each startup’s needs, featuring one-on-one sessions, goal-setting, progress reviews, and pitch practice.
Investor Access
Structured access to international investors through curated introductions, pitch opportunities, and investment-focused sessions.
What  We Offer
Expert-Led Workshop Series
A curated program of interactive workshops delivered by international experts, experienced founders, investors, and industry professionals.
Networking & Partnership Matchmaking
Curated online and offline networking, including startup roasts, pitching sessions, Demo Day, partner matchmaking, and a study visit to Sweden.
Individual Mentorship Program
Personalized mentoring tailored to each startup’s needs, featuring one-on-one sessions, goal-setting, progress reviews, and pitch practice.
Investor Access
Structured access to international investors through curated introductions, pitch opportunities, and investment-focused sessions.
Who we're looking for
Ukrainian teams
Solutions in Sustainable Tech
Startups seeking investments
Driven & motivated teams of 2+ members
Startups with existing MVP
Ready for international scaling
Challenger Prizes
The program Timeline
Our Alumni Say

investors

Alyona Mysko
CEO & Founder, Fuelfinance
Aleksander Tõnnisson
Motivational Speaker and Mentor
Andrej Petrus
Chief Investment Officer, ZAKA VC
Andrej Sňahničan
Senion Innovation Consultant at Civitta, Slovakia

Mentors

Alex Orlov
Fractional CPO, Stealth AI Startup
Andrej Sňahničan
Senion Innovation Consultant at Civitta, Slovakia
Alyona Mysko
CEO & Founder, Fuelfinance

Speakers

Andrej Sňahničan
Senion Innovation Consultant at Civitta, Slovakia
Brian Muvea
Enterprise Development and Digital Transformation professional, Kenya
Alex Orlov
Fractional CPO, Stealth AI Startup
Alyona Mysko
CEO & Founder, Fuelfinance

Project team

Andrej Sňahničan
Senion Innovation Consultant at Civitta, Slovakia
Brian Muvea
Enterprise Development and Digital Transformation professional, Kenya
Alex Orlov
Fractional CPO, Stealth AI Startup
Alyona Mysko
CEO & Founder, Fuelfinance

frequently asked questions

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How will this program benefit me?

Selected sustainability-driven teams will join a 3-month acceleration program focused on scaling impactful solutions. They will receive tailored 1:1 mentorship, take part in expert-led workshops on business development, sales, marketing, and fundraising, and connect with founders, corporates, and impact investors. The program is especially valuable for startups raising or planning to raise funds, with dedicated post-acceleration investment support.

Is there a fee for participation in the program?

No, teams do not pay for the participation.

Is the program online?

All core program activities — including sessions, trainings, peer-to-peer meetings, and other acceleration components — will take place online, while several in-person events will complement the experience, including a Mentorship Bootcamp at IT Arena in Lviv, an offline Demo Day (with the option to join remotely), and a Study Visit to Sweden focused on ecosystem immersion and strategic networking.

What is the time commitment needed to participate in the program?

Participation in the program requires an average commitment of approximately 4–6 hours per week. This includes twelve 2-hour online workshops with peer learning, participation in a one-day offline bootcamp, and 15 hours of tailored one-on-one mentoring aligned with each startup’s needs. An additional 4 hours are dedicated to goal-setting, interim and final check-ins, and pitch practice, with the possibility of further expert support depending on the team’s engagement.

What is the language of the program?

As the program brings together startups, experts, and partners from different countries, it is delivered in English. Participants are expected to have a confident working level of English to actively contribute and fully benefit from all activities.

Partners

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Organizers
Civitta
Civitta is an international collaboratory, erasing artificial boundaries between digital, management consultancy, public advisory, innovation and funding services.
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Partners
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