YEP Accelerator has launched the PERSH1 incubation program, offering startups a chance to win a UAH 1 million grant to develop their businesses. The accelerator shared this news with Scroll.

Participation in the program is free. YEP is implementing PERSH1 with the support of UMAEF, the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the Ministry of Education, Diia.Osvita, Diia.Business, the Oxbridge Foundation, Genesis, and other partners.

«Our mission is to support ambitious young people by providing resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities. We aim to build a strong community of startups and future entrepreneurs who will transform the startup ecosystem and shape the economy of tomorrow,» the program’s founders told Scroll.

Applications are open until June 1, 2025. Interested participants can apply on the program’s official website.

What PERSH1 offers

• Two months of training on an online platform with lectures from entrepreneurs and industry experts.
• Selection of the top 10-12 teams after the training stage.
• Personal mentoring sessions with international experts to help validate and refine startup ideas.
• Study visits abroad to connect with global startup communities.
• Internship opportunities at real startups, providing hands-on business experience.
• Access to an exclusive online library with carefully curated books and courses.
• Final Demo Day in Kyiv or online, where the best startup will be awarded UAH 1 million to fuel its growth.
• PERSH1 closed community – a long-term ecosystem for idea development, networking, and team-building.

Who can participate?

• Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to turn their ideas into reality.
• Founders and teams eager to refine and improve their projects.
• Startup teams in search of expert guidance and professional networking opportunities.
• Leaders who strive not only to adapt to change but also to actively shape it through their own decisions and innovations.