Ukrainian Startup Fund – Фонд розвитку інновацій

Skip to content [#main] This website is not optimized for landscape orientation. Please rotate your device. About USF About USF Experts Partners Grant Support Fast Track to Victory Innovative vouchers Corporate innovations Seeds of Bravery Startups Funded startups Resources Events News Careers Contacts EN UK Log in EN UK About USF About USF Experts Partners Grant Support Fast Track to Victory Innovative vouchers Corporate innovations Seeds of Bravery Startups Funded startups Resources Events News Careers Contacts We invest Ukrainian Startup Fund in big ideas UFS with state support The Ministry of Digital Transformation was established in September 2019. Its goal is to transform Ukraine into a digital state. The key project of the Ministry is the Diia ecosystem, which consists of a mobile application, a portal and other services. Within Diia, the Ministry of Digital Transformation has launched the world’s first digital passport, which is a complete analogue of a regular passport, the fastest business registration, a comprehensive service for parents called eBaby, and many other services. Another important project is Diia.City, a unique legal and tax space for IT companies. After Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ministry of Digital Transformation is waging the world’s first digital war against the aggressor. Minister in charge: Mykhailo Fedorov On 1 January 2023, the Ukrainian Startup Fund was transferred to the Ministry of Digital Transformation. Learn more 380+ startup teams supported $ 8.7 million in funding received by startups Get support Fund Support Programs The Fund’s programmes are aimed at promoting the development and growth of early-stage startups in Ukraine. What We Offer 01 Grant support Grant program to support Ukrainian projects from USF and WNISEF 02 Fast Track to Victory Get a quick approval to operate your UAV through the Fund’s web portal. 03 Innovative vouchers Get the opportunity to present your product at the world’s largest technology exhibitions. 04 Corporate innovation Get the opportunity to incorporate your product into the work of the largest corporations in Ukraine. 05 Seeds of Bravery Ukrainian tech SMEs and start-ups can receive up to €60,000 under the project Successful cases of our graduates Raised $1.2 million in investments from a group of international VC funds (SMOK Ventures, Presto and others). The company raised 2.5 million Euros from the European Commission to build its own production plant. Raised $2,925,000. Esper Bionics was featured on the cover of Time magazine and recognised as one of the 200 best inventions of 2022. 01 USF is a driver of innovation in Ukraine 380+ startup teams have received over $8.7 million in funding. 02 USF is a driver of innovation in Ukraine 360+ events held (hackathons, bootcamps, educational lectures, mentoring sessions). 03 USF is a driver of innovation in Ukraine 7000+ applications received, 205 pro bono experts joined the Fund’s work 04 USF is a driver of innovation in Ukraine 287 startups attended 30 of the world’s largest tech events 05 USF is a driver of innovation in Ukraine 180+ partners involved in the Fund’s projects News All News 04.03.2024 EU4Business launches new grant contest: up to €15.000 for business support 26.02.2024 The Ukrainian Startup Fund and Western NIS Enterprise Fund launch a Grant Programme to support Ukrainian technology companies with a total budget of USD 2.5 million 22.02.2024 UME UP | Startup Experience`24 19.02.2024 Farmak HealthTech Race 06.02.2024 The Ukrainian Startup Fund became a partner of the WEnnovate project within the framework of the HORIZON EUROPE programme 05.02.2024 Overview of the Global Risk Report 2024 02.02.2024 Ukraine participated in the largest educational exhibition Bett UK 2024 for the first time 24.01.2024 Seeds of Bravery — project launch. Strategic Boost from the European Innovation Council for the Ukrainian Deep Tech Ecosystem Events All Events TechChill 2024 Дізнатись більше TechChill 2024 The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine together with the Ukrainian Startup Fund, YEP Accelerator, Startup Wise Guys, and Techosystem, with the support of the Western NIS Enterprise Fund and in partnership with Seeds of Bravery and Advantage Ukraine, announce the start of the selection of 8 startups for the first Ukrainian delegation to TechChill . The event will take place on April 17-19 in Riga, Latvia! TechChill is one of the largest Baltic tech events that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in the technology industry. Every year, the conference gathers over 2,000 people for three days in Riga, creating a space for international industry experts and the brightest talents from around the world to connect. The first Ukrainian delegation to TechChill is organized with the support of the Western NIS Enterprise Fund . More information about the event is available here . Application deadline for participation in the competition : March 17, 2024. The selection of startups for the final pitching will take place on March 19, 2024. THE STARTUP MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: An early-stage deep-tech startup registered and operating in Ukraine, positioning themselves as Ukrainian; A working prototype has been developed; Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5 or higher; Great market potential (ready to attract investments and / or launching the pilot project). The organizers of the delegation provide ticket to the conference, startup booth in the expo zone for 1 day of the conference . selection stages: Filling out an application about your product/service; Checking for compliance with the terms of the competition; Participation in the Pitch and presentation of the startup to the jury; Selection of 8 teams based on the results of the jury’s evaluation and invitation to join the Ukrainian delegation. The language of the application and pitch deck is English. The application form can be found in your personal account on the Ukrainian Startup Fund portal in the “Partner Programs” section. Make sure to register before March 4 for the Fifty Founders Battle , where you’ll have the opportunity to speak on the TechChill main stage in front of investors and compete for €200,000 (syndicate investment prize) + €10,000 (no-strings-attached). Apply for the Fifty Founders Battle here. Register and showcase Ukraine’s innovation to the international startup community! APPLY CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW Дізнатись більше CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine together with the Ukrainian Startup Fund and the Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA) with the support of the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine are pleased to announce the beginning of the selection of Ukrainian startups for participation in the world’s most influential technological event – Consumer Electronics Show 2024, taking place from 9 to 12 January 2024 in Las Vegas, USA! Consumer Electronics Show is a global stage for innovation and a real training ground for breakthrough technologies. CES is the main event of the year for the entire technology ecosystem, which traditionally begins in the first week of January, sets the stage for trends and demonstrates every time the determination of innovators to solve the world’s most difficult challenges. Over 120,000 visitors and over 150 countries, 1,000+ startups, speakers, investors and influencers will come together for a glimpse into the future of technology! For more information on the conference program, please follow the link . The organizers of the Trade Mission provide the participating teams with a separate equipped exhibition space at the joint Trade Mission stand, including entrance tickets for all team members, as well as participation in the delegation’s activities (pitch session, networking, etc.). Travel costs are not covered (but may be). The participation of the Ukrainian delegation in the event is supported by the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine To participate in the competition, you must apply by October 6, 2023 (inclusive). THE STARTUP MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 1. Be registered and operate in Ukraine, positioning itself as Ukrainian (this should be indicated on the website and on all public resources such as Crunchbase); 2. Develop a product / solution in any of the technology categories listed on the CES website; 3. Have an English-speaking representative with excellent communication skills; 4. Be prepared to fully cover personal expenses in the USA during the exhibition; 5. Meet the Eureka Park exhibit hall eligibility criteria and apply to participate in the Consumer Electronics Show for the first time. THE INNOVATIVE SOLUTION ITSELF MUST: be presented at least in the form of a prototype or scale model; have product, market and customer research and hypothesis testing; get the first positive feedback from customers (focus groups). SELECTION STAGES: Filling out an application about your product / service; Checking for compliance with the terms of the competition; Participation in the Pitch and presentation of the startup to the jury; Selection of 12 teams based on the results of the jury’s evaluation and invitation to join the Ukrainian delegation to Consumer Electronics Show 2024. Don’t stay away from the events that shape the future. The Consumer Electronics Show is about powerful ideas, inspiration, enrichment with experience and expertise from around the world. Feel free to fill out an application to get a chance to visit Las Vegas, showcase your own technological products at the international level, and stand side by side with the world’s most influential innovators! To join the event as a partner, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] . For more information, please send your inquiries to [email protected] The language of the application and pitch deck is English. The application form can be found in your personal account on the Ukrainian Startup Fund portal in the “Partner Programs” section. APPLY NORDEEP SUMMIT Дізнатись більше NORDEEP SUMMIT The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine together with the Ukrainian Startup Fund and YEP startup accelerator with the support of the USAID Competitive Economy Program announce the start of the selection of 6 deep-tech startups to the first Ukrainian delegation to the Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit, which will take place on October 11-12 in Espoo, Finland! NORDEEP is the first and only European conference focused on deep-tech. Each year, the conference brings together more than 1500 startups, researchers, institutions, media and investors interested in the field to connect science and business. It is a two-day event focused on the business and commercialization of deep technologies in Europe. The focus is on quality networking and opening up opportunities for collaboration between academia, the private sector, and the public sector. The first Ukrainian delegation to NORDEEP Summit is organized with the support of USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine. More information about the event is available here . Application deadline for participation in the competition: August 31, 2023. The selection of startups for the final pitching will take place on September 6 at 15:00. THE STARTUP MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: An early-stage deep-tech startup registered and operating in Ukraine, positioning themselves as Ukrainian; A working prototype has been developed; Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5 or higher; Great market potential (ready to attract investments and / or launching the pilot project). The organizers of the delegation provide ticket to the conference, startup booth in the expo zone for 1 day of the conference, transfer from Warsaw or Krakow to Helsinki, accommodation in Finland for startup representative. SELECTION STAGES: Filling out an application about your product/service; Checking for compliance with the terms of the competition; Participation in the Pitch and presentation of the startup to the jury; Selection of 6 teams based on the results of the jury’s evaluation and invitation to join the Ukrainian delegation to the Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit. Register and show the world what a real Ukrainian deep-tech is! Fill out an application on the portal to get a unique opportunity to learn more about the future of European technologies, the prospects of the Finnish technology market for attracting investment, and finding new partnerships and clients! To join the event as a partner, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] . For more information, please send inquiries to [email protected] . A unique opportunity to present the Ukrainian startup community and your own innovative solution at the top event in Finland this fall! The language of the application and pitch deck is English. The application form can be found in your personal account on the Ukrainian Startup Fund portal in the “Partner Programs” section. 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