Caucasus University Signs Memorandum of Understanding with International Accelerator Rainmaking Innovation Europe

28 November 2025

Caucasus University and the international accelerator Rainmaking Innovation Europe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The document was signed by Irena Melua, Vice President for Internationalization at Caucasus University, and Sarah Grippay, Program Manager at Rainmaking Innovation Europe.

 

Rainmaking Innovation Europe is an international accelerator that, in collaboration with GITA, implements a large-scale acceleration program in Georgia - Startupbootcamp Georgia. The program aims to support innovative startups, help transform their ideas into practical products, and prepare them for investment opportunities.

 

Under the memorandum, the parties agreed on future cooperation, which includes joint projects and initiatives to support students and the startup ecosystem in Georgia.

 

Additionally, Rainmaking representatives held meetings with participants from the CUnicorn pre-acceleration program, organized by the Caucasus University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, including both current and previous cohorts. Startups had the opportunity to present their pitches and receive valuable feedback from the accelerator’s team.