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  1. Career and Education Provider
  2. Career Guidance Service
  3. Software Training Institute

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NOW Tech Start is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating practical opportunities for young IT specialists in Ukraine. We help junior developers, designers, QA engineers, business analysts, and project managers gain real project experience through challenges, hackathons, mentorship programs, and MVP development. Our mission is to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real industry practice. Many juniors struggle to find their first job because they lack practical experience, teamwork skills, and projects for their portfolio. We address this problem by offering a structured and supportive environment where participants can learn by doing. We run IT challenges based on real business cases, organize collaborative hackathons, and guide teams through the full cycle of building MVP products. Every participant works with mentors, receives feedback, and develops skills that are essential for starting a career in tech. Our community includes motivated juniors, experienced mentors, and socially responsible partners who believe in developing talent in Ukraine. We also collaborate with organizations and companies to create custom challenges, educational initiatives, and social impact projects. NOW Tech Start operates with full transparency and a commitment to empowering young professionals. Through our programs, we aim to strengthen the Ukrainian tech ecosystem and provide life-changing opportunities for those entering the industry.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

22 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

UX/UI designer review

This project was a valuable start to my journey in IT as a designer. It especially helped me improve my teamwork skills — communication, task distribution, and taking responsibility for shared results. Thanks to this experience, I gained a better understanding of real working processes.

September 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with NowTechStart has been a…

Working with NowTechStart has been a genuinely valuable experience as a junior backend developer. What stands out most is the code review culture. Feedback from mentor is constructive and focused on best practices -not just "fix this," but explaining why. This pushed me to write cleaner, more consistent code and think more carefully about architecture decisions.
Another aspect I really appreciate is the positive atmosphere within the team. The daily meetings help everyone stay aligned, make it easy to ask questions, and create a strong sense of collaboration. My colleagues are supportive and always willing to help, which has made learning much easier and made the overall work environment both motivating and enjoyable.

April 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great opportunity for beginners to…

A great opportunity for beginners to gain real hands-on IT experience. Personally, I developed valuable knowledge and practical skills as a junior front-end developer at Now Tech Start, including working in a team with a shared codebase and using Git for version control.

I also had the chance to collaborate across different teams, including designers, back-end developers, and QA, which significantly improved my communication skills. This experience has been very helpful in my job search (got an offer after 3 moths of volunteer work on this project), and overall, it was a truly positive and enjoyable experience.
Special thanks to my team lead, Vitalii S., and to Dariia H. for making all of this possible.

April 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best place for up-skilling

Best place for up-skilling and gaining confidence in your abilities. If you do not want to get rusty, while looking for a job, this is a good choice.
Friendly atmosphere and interesting projects are what make it so beneficial for a career development.

March 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience as a mentor

I participated in NowTechStart as a mentor, and it was a genuinely rewarding experience. The platform creates a supportive environment where junior developers can work on real projects for local businesses while receiving proper guidance and feedback.

I appreciated how focused the program is on learning and growth rather than pressure. Juniors are encouraged to ask questions, improve their skills, and build confidence, and mentors are given the space to guide them in a meaningful way.

It’s great to see beginners gain hands-on experience while delivering real value to local businesses. I’d definitely recommend NowTechStart to anyone who wants to mentor, learn, or support new tech talent.

February 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent growth opportunity for a Python Developer

Working at NOW Tech Start was a great opportunity to grow as a Python Developer. I gained valuable hands-on experience building an MVP product using REST API, AWS S3, Docker, and PostgreSQL. I also want to highlight the supportive team and effective management. The teamwork was excellent, creating a productive environment to learn and deliver results

September 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A thriving environment for professional growth and collaboration

My experience with Now Tech Start has been incredibly impactful for my development as a Frontend Developer. It’s a place that truly helps you understand the dynamics of working within a large team and teaches you how to collaborate effectively while tackling new challenges.

What I value most is the supportive atmosphere and the constant exchange of knowledge. It is a space where your ideas and suggestions are always heard and taken into consideration.

November 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had a great experience working on…

I’ve had a great experience working on web and mobile projects here. The company excels in providing the right tools for QA, such as Chrome DevTools for layout checks and Postman for API testing . The workflow is very efficient thanks to the Scrum methodology. It’s a supportive team where everyone is focused on the end-user experience, making it a great place for professional development

February 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

UI/UX designer

This project became a truly valuable and inspiring experience for me. I had the opportunity to work on real tasks, strengthen my UX thinking, and gain a deeper understanding of how product decisions are made — from idea to implementation.

I especially want to highlight the team. The atmosphere was open, friendly, and supportive. Communication was clear and productive, and I always felt comfortable asking questions and receiving constructive feedback. It was great to work in an environment where everyone’s contribution truly mattered.

This project gave me not only new skills, but also confidence in my abilities and strong motivation to keep growing. I’m sincerely grateful to the team for their professionalism, support, and an amazing working atmosphere.

February 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My best feelings

Working at NowTechStart has been a truly valuable experience for me. The company gave me the opportunity to grow not only professionally, but also personally. I gained hands-on experience in real team collaboration, learned how to communicate effectively, and work toward shared goals.

What I appreciate most is the people — talented, open-minded, and inspiring professionals with whom it was a pleasure to work. This environment encouraged learning, responsibility, and creative thinking.

NowTechStart also brought more color and meaning into my life by challenging me, supporting growth, and exposing me to new perspectives. I’m genuinely grateful for the experience and the connections I made there.

April 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was valuable because the company gave me a real idea of ​​what commercial development looks like in practice.

I got a clear vision of the processes, project structure, and requirements for an Angular developer, which I simply couldn’t imagine before. The company’s strength is the opportunity to work with real tasks and grow through practice, not theory. This helped me survive dozens of interviews, dispel illusions, and learn to calmly wait for the result without giving up. It was this vision and experience that became key.

January 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My participation in this project as Junior PM was truly exiting…

My participation in this project has been both an exciting and meaningful journey. At Now Tech Start, I found a team of like-minded people united by shared values and working together as one — truly wonderful individuals and dedicated professionals. I joined the project as a Junior PM, and throughout my time here I felt continuous support from the founder and the entire team, as well as the opportunity to learn from an experienced mentor. Thanks to this environment, I was able to grow quickly and received a job offer after just three months.

December 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great opportunity for Juniors

NOW Tech Start is a great opportunity for junior IT specialists to get a hands-on experience participating in real projects. IT courses can't give you the same amount of live communication with other teams, the same feeling when you're responsible for a real task. I highly recommend NOW Tech Start to anyone who wants to dive in the product development process and improve hard and soft skills.

December 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I like that I’ve found a team where I…

I like that I’ve found a team where I can gain solid hands-on experience creating a real project, interact with all the team members, and see this internal “behind-the-scenes” process.
And there are also friendly mentors and team members here, great meetings, and inspiring brainstorming sessions

May 1, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The Trendmate project taught me a lot

The Trendmate project taught me a lot: understanding the SDLC, teamwork, and it also gave me the opportunity to become the QA team lead. It was the first project where I learned how to write documentation and, most importantly, how to test. The downside was that I didn’t have the opportunity to thoroughly test the frontend part.

April 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Internship

The most valuable thing about working with Now Tech Start for me was the opportunity to get an internship, which I missed so much when starting out in IT. The company clearly structured the process, providing real tasks under the supervision of experienced mentors. This allowed me not only to consolidate theoretical knowledge, but also to experience how development works in real life. I especially appreciated the support and feedback, it gave me confidence and helped me learn faster.😊

December 3, 2025
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