Abstract: The article is devoted to the study of the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19: the business accelerator role for the state enterprise development. The article examines of the business accelerator concept essence and the genesis its creation. The importance of using a business accelerator to develop and support national interests and the vector of sustainable development. Three of the most popular and significant domestic business accelerators have been identified: oT Hub, Radar Tech, UCU Entrepreneurship Center.

The stages of attracting a business accelerator for the development of a state-owned enterprise are clearly presented. The article talks about of the role business accelerators as a tool for following sustainable development of the: a high positive impact on economic growth, increasing the competitiveness of state-owned enterprises in the market. It should be noted that the most successful and progressive accelerators belong to wealthy leading countries, but for our country it is quite important to support national interests. Undoubtedly, a successful symbiosis of business accelerators and state-owned enterprises is relevant for ensuring the sustainable development of our country. It was noted that the key role of business accelerators for stateowned enterprises should be considered through the prism of the development of the business support institute, which is quite important for our country. The benefits of business accelerators, classified for stakeholders’ different groups of: startups, investors and politicians, have been studied. It is appropriate to note that the number of start-ups in Ukraine and in the world is increasing from year to year.