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 26.08.2024 $150,000 for Ukrainian projects: results of the third Pitch day within the framework of the Ukrainian Startup Fund Grant Program with the support of the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (Western NIS Enterprise Fund) 26.08.2024 Finalists of the Farmak HealthTech Race program 28.06.2024 Workshop “Action planning for deep technologies and digital innovations in the energy transition in Ukraine” was held within the Wennovate project 24.06.2024 35,000 euros for innovation development and internships at Glovo office in Barcelona: the results of the PowerUp Ukraine and Glovo Startup Lab 2.0 conference 10.06.2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2024: Ukraine in the top 50 10.06.2024 Nova Tech Spring 2.0 10.06.2024 Оголошуємо про грантовий конкурс для забезпечення розвитку інновацій та технологій для потреб оборони “Brave 1” №1 04.06.2024 Action Plan for the implementation of deep technologies and digital innovations as a prerequisite for a sustainable energy transition Events All Events Open Call for DemTech startups: Ukrainian Startup Fund, YEP and Alliance of Democracies invite you to participate! Дізнатись більше Open Call for DemTech startups: Ukrainian Startup Fund, YEP and Alliance of Democracies invite you to participate! The Ukrainian Startup Fund, together with YEP and the Danish organisation Alliance of Democracies, is launching an open call for startups working in democratic technologies (DemTech). This unique opportunity aims to support innovative solutions that will help respond to the current challenges facing Ukrainian democracy. About the initiative Now, more than ever, it is important to support the development of technologies that strengthen democratic processes in Ukraine. This open call is aimed at startups that develop solutions to combat disinformation and increase citizen participation in social and political processes. This programme offers teams unique opportunities to develop their projects, including receiving a fellowship and participating in the Copenhagen Democracy Summit in May 2025. Copenhagen Democracy Summit annually brings together leaders, activists, and experts to discuss strategies to protect democracy, counter authoritarianism and promote new solutions to current challenges. The Alliance of Democracies’ Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellowship supports innovators creating technology solutions to strengthen democracy by providing them with resources, mentorship, and a global network to develop innovative projects. Participation formats Whether you are passionate about democracy, technology or both, we have something for you. Share your work or find inspiration in the pitches of others at the two events: Democracy Changers Bootcamp & Pitching If you already have a solution with a prototype (or need a little time to create it), this is your chance to make a name for yourself! Apply and get the opportunity to compete for a fellowship for project development. On September 13 , the top 10 teams from the open call will receive additional training in Kyiv to help them prepare for the pitch. Apply by the link Application deadline: 5 September. We will invite you to the bootcamp after the selection by the experts of USF, YEP and Alliance of Democracies. The Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellowship Launch Event For those interested in democratic technologies, we have prepared a special event — The Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellowship Launch Event. This day will be dedicated to education and innovation in democratic technologies. What to Expect: Panel discussions on the latest trends and challenges in the field of democratic technologies from leading experts. Pitches by youth startups offering innovative solutions to strengthen democratic processes. Pitching will be held in English. Networking with like-minded people, industry leaders, and potential partners. Event details: Date: September 13, 2024 Time: 16:00-20:00 Location: Kyiv, the exact location will be sent to registered participants Application deadline: September 8 Register here Don’t miss your chance to participate in shaping the future of democracy in Ukraine! We look forward to seeing you at our events, where you can join the community of innovators and contribute to developing democratic technologies. For more information, please send your requests to: [email protected] TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Дізнатись більше TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 The USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine together with the Ukrainian Startup Fund with the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine invites Ukrainian technology companies to join the selection process for participation in TechCrunch Disrupt 2024! TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is a three-day conference taking place from October 28-30 in San Francisco, USA. The event focuses on cutting-edge technologies and developments, attracting global thought leaders who are shaping the future of the industry. Bringing together over 10,000 startups, venture funds, and numerous speakers, Disrupt opens new horizons for every business. It is an innovation platform for startups and companies at all stages of development. Founders, experienced entrepreneurs, and investors will find unique resources, powerful connections, and expert insights for breakthrough and scaling opportunities. For more information about TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 , follow the link As part of their participation in TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, up to 12 selected startups will receive a spot in the Expo Zone, entry tickets for their representatives, as well as participation in delegation activities, side events, and meetings with government officials and technology organizations. The delegation organizers will cover the expenses for one representative per startup to attend the conference, including flight and accommodation costs. STARTUPS AND PRODUCT COMPANIES ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE: Seed, Series A, Series B; with an MVP and existing users; with an English-speaking founder or team member; prepared for investment, with previous investment rounds from notable angels and/or funds; using technologies created in Ukraine and/or ongoing R&D activities in Ukraine; positioning themselves as Ukrainian (as indicated on all public resources, including Crunchbase) and having a Ukrainian legal entity through which they operate. SELECTION STAGES: Completion of the application on the USF portal; Verification for compliance with the competition conditions; Participation in an online Pitch Day and presentation of the startup to a jury of Ukrainian and international experts; Selection of up to 12 companies based on evaluation results and invitation to join the Ukrainian delegation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. SELECTION TIMELINE: Application period: August 15, 2024 – August 28, 2024 Status update on the USF portal: September 30, 2024 Online Pitch Day, where finalists will be selected: September 9, 2024 The deadline for submitting applications is 11:59 PM, August 28, 2024. For additional information, please contact [email protected] . The application can be found in the personal account on the Ukrainian Startup Fund portal under the “Partner Programs” section. The application and presentation (pitch deck) should be completed in English. The Ukrainian startup delegation will participate in TechCrunch Disrupt thanks to the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine. This initiative is being implemented jointly by the Ukrainian Startup Fund with the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. APPLY HERE Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit 2024 Дізнатись більше Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit 2024 The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine together with the Ukrainian Startup Fund and YEP with the support of the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund in partnership with the European consortium Seeds of Bravery invite Ukrainian startups to join the official Ukrainian delegation to the Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit 2024, which will take place on September 18-19 in Finland! NORDEEP is the world’s leading business summit in the field of deep technologies. The conference will bring together everything that every deep-tech startup needs in one place: funding, experts, talents, and customers. More information about the summit is available here . Application deadline for participation in the competition: August 11, 23:59. Startups that meet the following criteria are invited to apply: Deep-tech startups at an early stage, registered including in Ukraine and positioning themselves as Ukrainian; They have a developed working prototype; Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5 or higher; High market potential (readiness to attract investments and/or readiness to implement pilot projects). During the selection process, preference will be given to startups that have participated no more than twice in delegations organized with the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Ukrainian Startup Fund over the past year. Participation in Nordeep includes a place at the national stand, tickets for startup representatives, and participation of selected teams in other side events, including meetings with government officials, investment funds, local accelerators, incubators, and other technology organizations. SELECTION STAGES: Filling out an application about your product/service; Checking for compliance with the terms of the competition; Participation in the Pitch Day and presentation of the startup to the jury; Selection of teams based on the results of the jury’s evaluation and invitation to join the Ukrainian delegation to the Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit 2024. Discover the prospects of the Finnish market and attract new partners and customers by showcasing Ukrainian deep-tech innovations! To join the event as a partner, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] . For more information, please send inquiries to [email protected] . Register and fill in the application form on the portal now! 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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