Creative Business Cup Ukraine 2022

Creative Business Cup is the world’s only global competition for creative startups. 

Enterprises from 80+ countries pitch in front of a live jury, competing to become the best creative startup of the year and a money prize. 

Hearing accessories DEAFMETAL, female urinals Lapee, 100% compostable packaging RAIKU, and liquid air purifier Photio have already conquered the jury. This year it might be you.

For three years we have been hosting the national competition with public pitches and feedback from a professional jury. In times of Russia’s war against Ukraine, the procedure is simplified. If you want to present your business to the world — mail to our manager. 

This year's Creative Business Cup Global Finals will be held in Copenhagen on 27-28 June at the Royal Danish Academy | Architecture, Design, Conservation from 9.00 till dawn.

This opportunity is perfectly suitable for creative entrepreneurs and startups that:

• Have a product or prototype having the market potential
• Own the right of the idea of a product or prototype 
• Are officially registered in Ukraine as a legal entity: sole proprietor, LTD, etc.
• Have not yet received investments over USD 1,000,000
• Have the core asset of the business based on creative competencies

The sectors of the creative industries include, but are not limited to:

• Architecture
• Design
• Fashion
• Visual arts
• Crafts
• Photography
• Music
• Performing arts
• Film
• Publishing, Literature
• Media 
• TV 
• Radio 
• Advertising
• Marketing
• Software, compute games software, compute games and electronic publishing
• Creative hubs
• Festivals
• Museums and galleries
• Leisure activities
• Toys and games

Startups that work at the intersection of sectors and produce creative products can also apply.

• Ambitions to attract international investment and develop a flourishing business
• Readiness to pitch your product to an immense international audience
• Good command of English language (B2). You will pitch your startup and answer the jury’s questions in English

Elaborate on your startup and the motivation to join Creative Business Cup BRIGHT in your letter to yulia.filipieva@houseofeurope.org.ua. Do not forget to attach a link to your website or social media and specify whether you will be able to attend the competition on 27-28 June in Denmark. 

The deadline is 31 June 2022. We will answer everyone and define the business to join the competition within a few days.

• During martial law, some men are not allowed to leave the county. If you would like your startup to be presented by a male representative, specify in your letter whether you will be able to make it to Copenhagen for a few days. Online pitch is also an option.