The First Startup Hub
Labeled “extremist”
Labeled “extremist”
The First Startup Hub
Operating in Exile
Operating in Exile
The First Startup Hub
Whose Team’s Sentenced to a Collective 27.5 Years in Prison for fostering entrepreneurial free thinking and pro democratic values.
Whose Team’s Sentenced to a Collective 27.5 Years in Prison for fostering entrepreneurial free thinking and pro democratic values.
Imaguru is the first Startup Hub globally declared an enemy of the state by the Europe’s last dictatorship for its democratic beliefs and entrepreneurial impact.
To protect our founders and innovators we blurred their faces. Since Imaguru is labeled extremist anyone linked to it, faces the risk of persecution and criminal charges by the regime.
IMAGURU STORY
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2020
2021
Present
Launched in Belarus, Imaguru became one of Eastern Europe’s leading startup hubs. For over a decade, we built more than just an ecosystem—we fostered a community of innovators, empowering entrepreneurs to drive change.
During the political crisis of 2020, the Belarusian regime shut down Imaguru, declaring us an enemy of the state, not because we broke the law, but because entrepreneurship thrives on freedom of thought, innovation, and action - values that threaten the authoritarian control.
The regime couldn’t shut down our mission. We kept going operating in exile, and supporting startups across European Union. Imaguru’s journey proves that entrepreneurial ecosystems can thrive despite adversity, empowering communities to resist oppression.
Repression against Imaguru extended beyond Belarus, leading to 12- and 11-year sentences in prison for its founders. Despite widespread persecution, Imaguru remains committed to supporting entrepreneurship as a fundamental right.
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WHY DOES IT MATTER?
"As terrible as Imaguru’s persecution is, for many, it still feels like a distant and localized issue. That’s understandable - why get involved if it has little to no connection to you? Well, because if we lose, it could set a precedent that may soon reach wherever you’re reading this from. This is a fight for a fair, evolving world where innovation is at the core - and every small effort, including yours, makes a difference."
Tania Marinich, Imaguru Founder
Freedom of thought, creativity, and self-reliance are at the heart of entrepreneurship—values that authoritarian regimes see as a threat.
Around the world, countless entrepreneurs face barriers to realizing their dreams, inspiring others, and making change in their countries.
Around the world, countless entrepreneurs face barriers to realizing their dreams, inspiring others, and making change in their countries.
Protecting ecosystems like Imaguru is crucial for defending democracy and fostering global progress.
As a global entrepreneurial community, we have the power to stand together. We believe in a world where every entrepreneur remains a powerful force for innovation, resilience, and change for generations to come.
As a global entrepreneurial community, we have the power to stand together. We believe in a world where every entrepreneur remains a powerful force for innovation, resilience, and change for generations to come.
Entrepreneurial freedom needs YOU.
This is a global call to action
🇪🇺 EU Fundamental Right: Freedom to Conduct a Business (Article 16)
The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights protects the freedom of individuals and enterprises to pursue economic and commercial activity, including freedom of contract and fair competition. Our petition defends this right for founders, whose ability to build and run companies is restricted by political persecution and transnational repression.
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As horrible as the situation in Belarus is, for many — it is still a localized conflict. Which is understandable, as it is a fight against a dictator in a foreign land, to which you have little, if any connection. Why bother?
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