The Ukrainian YEP Accelerator is expanding its activities in the USA by opening an office in San Francisco and launching a new track for startups aiming to scale in the US market. The program will allow participants to access up to $1.8 million in investments.
The new track targets Ukrainian startups with ready products and paying customers operating in B2B SaaS and scalable models. The program aims to provide teams with access to the US market through active sales, networking, and fundraising efforts. Program participants will be able to undergo a one-month offline program in San Francisco, enabling them to deepen their knowledge and integration into the local ecosystem.
The main participation conditions include having a product and a paying customer base, the intention to enter the US market within a year, and readiness to attract venture investments. Founders must have a high level of English proficiency for negotiations. Preparation for US sales and forming a customer funnel will take place as a preparatory step for meetings with investors and clients.
In addition to immersing in the joint environment, participants can attend key tech events such as San Francisco Tech Week and TechCrunch. The program will culminate in a Demo Day, providing an opportunity to attract investments from such funds as u.ventures, ZAS Ventures, Geek Ventures, and others.
Applications for the program are accepted until May 31.
| Program Stages | Key Activities |
|---|---|
| Preparatory Stage | Sales work, forming a customer base |
| One-month Offline Program | Immersion into the local ecosystem |
| Final Part | Demo Day and attracting investments |
