Kyrgyz startups can once again compete for training in Silicon Valley

The Unicorn program from KG is once again opening its doors to ambitious entrepreneurs from Kyrgyzstan. This is a unique opportunity to win a "golden ticket" — participation in the international Hero Training program at Draper University, located in the heart of Silicon Valley.

This year, three winners will be selected, each receiving funding of $15,000, covering tuition, flights, accommodation, and other expenses. Participation is individual, with one representative from each startup.

Winners will enjoy five weeks of training with world-class experts, mentoring support, networking, access to the global market, and the opportunity to present their startup to investors.

Requirements:
— citizenship of the Kyrgyz Republic
— age 18 or older
— startup in the field of information technology
— readiness to publicly defend the project in English
— a 3% stake will be transferred to the High Technologies Park of the Kyrgyz Republic in case of victory.

Selection criteria: project innovation, market potential, competitive advantages, readiness of the solution for implementation, team qualifications, technological and business risks.

Key dates:

Application deadline: August 31 by 18:00
Application review: September 1-2
Invitations to pitch: September 3
Pitch in English: September 5
Agreement signing: September 8
Visa processing: September 8-30
Hero Training program in the USA: October 20 — November 21.

Candidates must provide a pitch deck in English, a passport, an application, and a guarantee form. Apply here.