About Us
Startup Büro is a dynamic community builder dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, businesses, and changemakers across Georgia. We believe in the power of collaboration, innovation, and local talent to drive sustainable growth and long-term impact.
While rooted in Tbilisi, our work spans the entire country - fostering innovation beyond the capital and reaching every corner where entrepreneurial spirit thrives. Through hands-on programs like business bootcamps, networking events, hackathons, conferences, and acceleration initiatives, we create the spaces and opportunities for ideas to grow and businesses to scale.
Our mission is clear: to equip founders and visionaries with the tools, connections, and support they need to turn bold ideas into successful ventures - and to position Georgia as a leading innovation hub in the region.
While rooted in Tbilisi, our work spans the entire country - fostering innovation beyond the capital and reaching every corner where entrepreneurial spirit thrives. Through hands-on programs like business bootcamps, networking events, hackathons, conferences, and acceleration initiatives, we create the spaces and opportunities for ideas to grow and businesses to scale.
Our mission is clear: to equip founders and visionaries with the tools, connections, and support they need to turn bold ideas into successful ventures - and to position Georgia as a leading innovation hub in the region.
Impact
Here's our impact since April 2018.
46
programs
161
events
53400
participants
Our Portfolio
We are bringing global formats to local impact!
- Entrepreneurs and professionals share their failures and the valuable lessons they learned, promoting growth through honest storytelling.
- Bold ideas take center stage in a rapid-fire format: 20 slides, 20 seconds each, creating a fast-paced, visual storytelling experience that sparks creativity and ignites conversation.
- Live talk series featuring insightful conversations with innovators and leaders, exploring ideas that drive progress.
- Global hackathon that brings together tech enthusiasts, innovators, and problem-solvers to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges using space technology, sparking collaboration and creativity to shape the future.
- Global competition that celebrates innovation in agriculture, bringing together startups and visionaries to showcase cutting-edge solutions that can shape the future of food, sustainability, and farming technology.
- An annual event where game developers, designers, and enthusiasts come together to create video games in a short time frame, typically 48 hours. Participants collaborate in teams to develop games based on a theme revealed at the start of the event.
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Services
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The best ideas are born in more than one head. That's why we love bringing creative minds together to work in teams at various hackathons and bootcamps that we organize in cooperation with government agencies, local municipalities, international donors, and the private sector. -
There is a long way to go from having an idea to actually establishing a successful business. We enjoy helping innovators through our pre-acceleration and acceleration programs, designed for idea-stage, early stage, and later stage startups. -
Idea sharing and networking are two things that feed innovation. We are proud organizers of entrepreneurship and technology related forums and conferences – be they online, in-person, or hybrid.
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We find it important that experienced innovators transfer their knowledge to aspiring entrepreneurs. So we organize trainings and workshops on various topics including business model design, financial planning and budgeting, branding, digital marketing, etc. -
We create powerful moments for startups to shine. Our Demo Days and innovation showcases connect innovators with investors, partners, and industry experts. Whether part of a program or a standalone event, we handle everything - from planning and production to speaker support and audience engagement. It’s more than just a pitch - it’s a platform for opportunity. -
We believe that every organization has unique needs when it comes to sparking innovation. That’s why we offer tailored events - whether it’s a hackathon, ideation session, design sprint, or innovation challenge - built around your goals. From concept to execution, we handle the details so you can focus on results.
Partners
We have experience of cooperating and designing high-impact programs with donors, non-profits, state institutions, and the private sector.
If you are interested in becoming our partner, please contact us.
If you are interested in becoming our partner, please contact us.
Testimonials
- Had an incredible time as a mentor and jury member at the Green Tech Hackathon organized by Startup Büro Buro in Tbilisi!
It was inspiring to see so many talented innovators tackling sustainability challenges with creative solutions. The energy, collaboration, and commitment to building a greener future were truly impressive.
A big thank you to Startup Buro for organizing such a meaningful event and to all the participants for their hard work and dedication. Looking forward to seeing these ideas grow into real-world impact!Maia VerdzadzeCEO at Hill Inn
Axel's Angel Investor - We've been cooperating with Startup Büro for over 3 years now, and we're very satisfied especially with the quality of planning, execution, reporting, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Two years ago, with our Foundation's support, they implemented a two-day bootcamp aimed at promoting and supporting entrepreneurship in Georgia. The Büro always implements innovative projects which drive high impact, and we're proud to support them.Peter-Andreas BochmannHead of the Office
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom South Caucasus
Team
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Nia ResulidzeChief Executive Officer -
Nini JishiashviliProject Manager -
Sofia PruidzeHead of Marketing -
Mariam LiluashviliProject Coordinator -
Mirian ImedadzeGraphic Designer
Executive Board
- Dimitry KumsishviliMember of Executive Board
- Guri KoiavaCo-founder & Member of Executive Board
- Hayk AsriyantsCo-founder & Member of Executive Board
- Shalva BukiaMember of Executive Board
- Yuma UenoMember of Executive Board
Frequently Asked Questions
Need quick answers? Check out our FAQ for details on Startup Büro’s mission, programs, and how to connect.
Startup Büro is Georgia’s leading non-governmental platform dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs, startups and innovators. We provide access to various services: educational events, training programs, mentorship, and networking opportunities designed to transform ideas into viable businesses.
Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Georgia by empowering startups and innovators with the resources, knowledge, and connections they need to succeed. We strive to foster innovation, support business growth at every stage, and facilitate collaboration between entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and partners - both locally and internationally.
Our programs and events are open to all individuals passionate about entrepreneurship — from students and first-time founders to experienced startup teams and innovators. We welcome participants across all skill levels and backgrounds.
Startup Büro facilitates connections between entrepreneurs and seasoned mentors, industry experts, and partners who provide guidance, business development support, and access to funding through competitions and investment programs.
Absolutely. Our calendar regularly features demo days and pitch sessions, providing founders with valuable exposure and feedback. Please check our event schedule for upcoming pitching opportunities.
While many events are hosted in Tbilisi, Startup Büro actively organizes regional meetups and initiatives throughout Georgia to promote entrepreneurship nationwide.
Through strategic partnerships, participation in global programs such as NASA Space Apps Challenge, Future Agro Challenge and international networking events, we help Georgian startups connect with global ecosystems and explore opportunities beyond local markets.
Our programs and events are open to all individuals passionate about entrepreneurship — from students and first-time founders to experienced startup teams and innovators. We welcome participants across all skill levels and backgrounds.
You can stay updated by regularly visiting our official website, following our social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), and subscribing to our newsletter for the latest announcements.
We welcome collaboration and sponsorship inquiries. Please contact us via the form on our website or send an email to hello@startupburo.org. Partnering with Startup Büro is a great way to support and engage with Georgia’s vibrant startup ecosystem.
Contact
Get in touch with us! We'd love to hear from you and to discuss what great things we can do together.
Tbilisi, Georgia
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