On July 10th, UAtech Venture Night lands at Startupfest Montreal - bringing together some of the most driven Ukrainian startup founders and a curated group of international investors and operators. It’s more than just a pitch competition; it’s a spotlight on vision, grit, and global ambition, powered by a vibrant community that believes in building beyond borders. Early-stage Ukrainian-founded startups will pitch in high-intensity, 3-minute investor sessions, followed by rapid-fire Q&A and scor

On May 28, 2025, the Vesper Lounge in downtown Vancouver transformed into a powerhouse of innovation and collaboration, as over 250 attendees — from startup founders and global investors to tech ecosystem builders — converged for the unforgettable UAtech Venture Night. What unfolded was far more than a pitch competition. It was a celebration of entrepreneurial drive, marked by deep conversations and a strong sense of community spirit. A Gathering That Mattered UAtech Venture Night wasn’t jus

What does it really take to turn an idea into a fast-growing startup—and navigate a successful exit? For Vitalii Romanchenko, it began with a curious mindset, deep tech experience, and the decision to focus sharply on one niche. As the founder of Elai.io, an AI-powered video generation platform, Vitalii led the company from launch to acquisition by industry leader Panopto in just over three years. Today, he continues the journey as Head of AI Product Strategy at Panopto, helping shape the futu

An Interview with Volodymyr Demianenko What makes a startup investable, not just in theory, but in practice? How do top investors decide who gets their money, time, and trust? Few people can answer those questions as clearly — and honestly — as Alex Vitchenko. With over 20 years in tech, around 40 startup investments, and multiple successful exits, Vitchenko brings the rare combination of entrepreneurial grit and investor insight. As the founder of Digital Future, a Ukraine-born VC fund backin

Grants. Tax credits. Wage subsidies. These are just a few of the non-dilutive funding sources that thousands of startups leave on the table every year, simply because they don’t know how to access them. If you're bootstrapping or burning equity too soon, this is your wake-up call. On April 29, 2025, UAtech hosted a high-impact webinar titled "Smart Alternative Funding for Your Business", designed to help founders unlock exactly how to find and secure capital that doesn’t cost them control of th

What does it take to turn a childhood passion into a million-dollar success? For Stan Tatarnykov, it started with a simple love for games, and a relentless drive to build something of his own. Stan Tatarnykov is the owner of mobile game studio Gatarn Games Ltd. and the creator of hit web game Mope.io. Just last week, Gatarn Games launched their newest pets mobile game, Rumblets Go, now available for Android users in Canada via Google Play. Download now: https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai

What does it take to get a "yes" from a VC? What separates fundable start-ups from the rest in the eyes of top investors? Elena Mazhuha, Partner at Flyer One Ventures, shared with us what sets winning teams apart, why Ukrainian and CEE founders bring an edge to global markets, and how the investment landscape is shifting in the age of AI. From co-investing with top-tier VCs to helping build some of the region’s most resilient startups, she’s seen it all — and she’s betting on founders who can t

Nowadays, technology makes connecting with anyone, anywhere, easier than ever. Yet the question remains: how do we build meaningful connections? To explore this, our team, together with UAtech founder Volodymyr Demianenko, sat down with Oleksiy Malytskyy to hear his perspective and learn more about the projects he’s built and how they came to life.  Oleksiy is the founder of Mazepa League Community (MZP), a space where like-minded individuals come together to learn, grow, and collaborate, as w