Create yourself here!
Educational platform for samotvorci*
Hello! We are a non-profit organization that connects teenagers from frontline communities and small towns with businesses eager to impact the future Supported by top industry experts, we have created a platform offering free education and opportunities for those who need it most.
Who are Samotvorci?
Self-made
refers to people who have achieved success through their own efforts and determination. We believe in a new generation of Ukrainians who will create themselves and the country with their own hands. We call them samotvorci.
We want every teenager in the country to realize their potential, regardless of their birthplace or status.
At uBoost, participants develop soft skills, launch their own projects, find like-minded individuals, and receive support from successful adults.
uBoost in numbers
442
participants joined the project
22
experts from various fields joined as lecturers
43
teenagers have already created their own entrepreneurial ideas
23
regions of Ukraine covered
13-23
age of participants
40
thematic video lessons created on the LMS platform
Our entire program is FREE FOR PARTICIPANTS and is made possible by the support of socially responsible businesses and grants.
Community
The uBoost platform consists of:
Teenagers
gaining practical skills and collaboration experience.
Experts
from various fields who share knowledge and motivate.
Businesses
that support our project, make it possible, and inspire with their own success stories.
Our expert instructors
Kateryna Seledets
Investor at OneValley Ventures, Ex. 500
Startups
Kristina Morozova
Actress, speech and acting technique coach
Ivan Krutous
Founder of the video production “NO STARS”
Maya Beriashvili
PR and influencer marketing
Dmytro Chistiakov
TV host, scriptwriter
Liubov Sliusareva
Director and photographer
Olesia Zorina
Head of Communications at CLUST
Anna Polishchuk
Co-founder of Allset
Dmytro Gorbenko
Founder BRND WGN UA
Solomiia Stasiv
Project coordinator, Clooney Foundation for
Justice
Oleksii Barkov
Communications specialist at the UN
Refugee Agency
Anna Dolinska
International PR UAME (ex. Antytila band)
Oleksandr Korshikov
Founder DreamX
Yulia Soloha
Founder of the advertising agency "Mythology"
Education consists of
Developing Competencies
Creating, planning, and executing one’s own ideas
Fundamentals of finance, marketing, and sales
Proficiency with digital tools: Notion, Google Workspace, Figma, Canva
Communication skills: public speaking, networking, articulating and defending opinions
Creative thinking and adaptability
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Motivating and Inspiring
Encouraging interaction with young entrepreneurs and experts
Creating an environment for self-expression and experimentation
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Building Community and Worldview
Forming an active community
Initiating partnerships and improving team-building skills
Connecting the business community with youth
Supporting initiatives
How uBoost works
Together with business owners, methodologists, and psychologists, we have developed a three-month training program (from the application date) that includes six modules conducted both online and offline. Participants are accompanied by a mentor throughout the program.
1 Step
Selection of Participants
Application submission and interview.
2 Step
Training
Six modules, each ending with a practical task and work evaluation.
3 Step
Final
Presentation of ideas and invitation to an offline meeting
What samotvorci receive after completing the program
Develop and defend their own business project.
Gain a clear understanding of their future professional interests.
Join a community of like-minded individuals for further collaboration.
Have the opportunity for internships in companies.
Develop soft skills.
*The training at uBoost mirrors the experience of working in a real company.
Awards for winners
Mentorship to support idea realization.
Program
participants
If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?
“I would provide quality education to every citizen, regardless of their economic status or social standing.”
If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?
“I would cancel all wars and re-educate all people to be a bit kinder.”
How do you imagine your ideal future in 5 years?
“I imagine the future as free. I develop my knowledge and skills and help people from different spheres of life with my own project.”
How do you imagine your ideal future in 5 years?
“I see myself at my dream university. I will be able to travel the world freely, explore it, and make a positive impact on our country with my actions.”
If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?
“I would ensure all animals and people have their own homes.”
How to join the program
1. Create an application
2. Pass an interview
3. Become a Samotvorets and start your journey with us!
What is needed for participation?
-Only your desire. And a little attention when filling out the form :)
Partners are a crucial part of our community — they make all our efforts possible and inspire our participants.
Why support us?
By supporting us, you:
Provide free extracurricular education to over 1000 motivated teenagers from small towns.
Gain access to a pool of talented young people with real experience, ready for internships
Help overcome educational inequality.
Gain access to a talent pool of experienced youth ready for internships.
Give children from small towns a ticket to their dream future.
Share knowledge and inspire youth with your personal example.
Invest in the country's future and encourage other businesses to be socially responsible.
Want to support
“I support uBoost because I recognize the importance for teenagers to gain experience by interacting with young entrepreneurs who serve as inspiring role models. Additionally, the program provides practical foundational knowledge in entrepreneurship and, most importantly, instills confidence in their abilities and the belief that everyone can achieve success.”
Stanislav Ostrenko
Founder of K778
“As a semifinalist of the international project Global Management Challenge Junior Ukraine, I started my career path thanks to the connections I made during the project. I understand how important a network is, and now, as a speaker, I am happy to share my experience with the new generation of leaders.”
Kateryna Seledets
Investor at OneValley Ventures, Ex. 500 Startups