Startup Georgia - Acceleration Program for Agritech/Foodtech/Biotech Startups

Acceleration program

With the support of the USAID Agriculture Program, Startup Georgia implemented an acceleration program focused on female and youth startup founders

Implementation Period: August–December 2022

Partner(s): USAID Agriculture Program, Seedstars, GITA

Target Group: Female and youth startup founders

About the program

With the support of the USAID Agriculture Program, Startup Georgia implemented an acceleration program focused on female and youth startup founders. This acceleration program was designed based on recommendations from the international accelerator Seedstars.

The active engagement of Seedstars in the Georgian ecosystem was another win for diversifying quality entrepreneurial education.

Target audience

Georgian startup and tech community, women and youth, aspiring entrepreneurs, university students and school pupils.

Result/Impact

Sector development, implementation of technological innovations, motivation of youth, and equipping them with the necessary skills, practical education, and knowledge to continue working in the sector.

A training on branding and customer communication by Brianna Quintero, a mentor from the Estonian accelerator Startup Wise Guys.

A training by Tornike Tsiramua, founder of the startup Biliki app, on business models and commercialization.

A training by Davit Chikhladze, founder of Investo, on techniques for preparing an investment proposal for investors.

In the scope of the acceleration program, along with many other activities, the following was conducted:
A 48-hour intensive training by the international accelerator Seedstars on improving
business and sustainability, attracting investments, and presentation skills.