At Caucasus University, within the framework of the U.S. Embassy Democracy Commission Small Grants Program and organized by the University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, the final event of the CUnicorn+ Startup Pre-Acceleration Program - Demo Day - was held.

During Demo Day, nine participating startup teams presented their startup ideas to investors, industry experts, potential partners, and representatives of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The Startup Pre-Acceleration Program aims to support the development of technology startups. Throughout ten weeks of intensive training sessions, participating teams had the opportunity to learn all the essential principles of startup development and scaling.  

It is important to note that this batch of the program stood out for its open and inclusive format, being accessible to all interested startups regardless of their affiliation with Caucasus University. The participating teams represented a wide range of industries and sectors, including MarTech & AdTech, AI & Deep Tech, EdTech, FilmTech, and On-Demand Services.

Welcoming remarks were delivered by:Kakha Shengelia - President of Caucasus University, Avtandil Kasradze -  Chairman of the Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA), Harvey Sernovitz -  Public Diplomacy Officer at the U.S. Embassy; Irena Melua -  Vice-President  for Internationalization at Caucasus University ,Irakli Svanidze -  Acting Head of  Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at Caucasus University.

At the end of the event, the jury announced the winning startups, who received awards.

1st Place — Klics.io
Prize: 10,000 GEL

2nd Place — Extera
Prize: 7,000 GEL

3rd Place — WashyWashy
Prize: 4,000 GEL

The Demo Day jury consisted of distinguished representatives from the business and technology sectors who actively contribute to the development of innovative ecosystems both in Georgia and abroad. The event was hosted by Kerry Slater, International Partnerships Specialist at the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of The George Washington University.

Jury Members:

• Kakha Shengelia — President of Caucasus University
  
  
• Avtandil Kasradze — Chairman of GITA
  
  
• Harvey Sernovitz — Public Diplomacy Officer, U.S. Embassy
  
  
• Mikheil Janelidze — Co-founder & CEO of startup Rebut
  
  
• Ketevan Khuntsaria — Angel Investor, Investment Board  Member at Axel 

Startups presented at Demo Day:

• Klics.io- a platform that enables businesses to create engaging, data-driven marketing experiences. It offers a library of pre-built mini-games, customizable templates, and powerful analytics to boost conversions and gather valuable user data.

• WashyWashy - brings premium, waterless car washing to your doorstep — anytime, anywhere — all through our easy-to-use app.

• Stipendia.ge is the first educational platform in Georgia that brings together comprehensive information about international scholarships and study opportunities — all in one place.
  Stipendia.ge is designed for learners of all ages and backgrounds — including high school graduates, who will soon be able to connect with tutors through an AI-powered tool based on their interests.

• TwinO is an AI SaaS platform that is personalized for businesses' Marketing, Sales, and Employee Management teams. TwinO transforms daily routine tasks into an optimized and automated system, which accelerates processes by 5 times.

• Laklaka is a Georgian research-driven AI platform that develops Georgian artificial intelligence technologies, which serve as the foundation for creating agents for various businesses and individuals. 

• Seekers - A web application that allows small and medium-sized businesses to create a personal brand using AI. Plan email marketing accordingly and process their customers' data.

• Owlee is a digital platform that helps educators efficiently manage the learning process and sell their online courses — all in one place. The system combines learning management (LMS) features with a marketplace, enabling teachers to monetize their courses, while students can easily find, enroll in, and learn from the instructors that best fit their needs.Owlee saves time, increases teachers’ income, and creates a convenient, tech-driven educational ecosystem for both educators and learners.

• Sivrce.AI  is a platform that connects people and businesses.
  It helps users discover places that fit their mood, budget, and vibe — from cafés and restaurants to workspaces and event venues — while empowering businesses to grow, attract their target audience, and boost visibility.

• Stamo.ai is a platform that helps SMEs create professional video commercials in minutes, no production teams or editing skills needed. It also delivers smart, data-driven marketing insights to help brands grow, engage audiences, and compete like industry leaders.

• Extera is a digital platform that modernizes the hiring and management of extras for film productions. 

The event was supported by: Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA), The George Washington University Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Axel, Efes.

“This project was funded by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the author[s] and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.”