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Google opens applications for its second Ukrainian startup fund

May 20, 2024

Earlier this month, Google opened applications for Ukrainian startups to benefit from its second support fund. This program is intended to “help Ukraine-based startups maintain and grow their businesses, strengthen their community, and build a foundation for post-war economic recovery.” Applicants must have a company registered in Ukraine and a “post-MVP stage with proven traction.” Projects “with a social impact mission” will …

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Google annouces additional $10 million grant allocation to support Ukrainian startups

February 20, 2024

On February 17, Google announced the start of the second phase of financing of its support fund for startups in Ukraine, launched in March 2022. The US giant’s $10 million allocation will materialize in the form of up to $200,000 grants, in addition to “mentoring support, product support, and $300,000 in Google Cloud credits.” “This …

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EU-backed “Seeds of Bravery” startup support program starts with €10,000 business consulting grants

December 22, 2023

The long-awaited, EU-backed €20 million program to help Ukrainian startups integrate into the European tech ecosystem is being materialized at last. On December 20, “Seeds of Bravery” (UASEEDs) launched an open call for Ukrainian innovative tech companies to receive grants of up to €10,000. These grants are aimed to cover business consulting costs in the fields of business …

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EBRD and Greencubator launch new edition of green grant program for Ukrainian SMBs

September 15, 2023

In spite of the war, the EBRD has launched a new edition of its Climate Innovation Vouchers program in Ukraine. Operated by Greencubator, a Ukrainian non-profit for sustainable entrepreneurship, this €1.5 million program has provided grants of up to €50,000 to more than 35 startups so far. The program targets innovative SMBs develop or implement technologies that reduce greenhouse gas …

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European Commission allocates €20 million to integrate Ukrainian startups to EU ecosystem

May 12, 2023

Nearly one year after initial announcements, an EU-backed €20 million program to support Ukrainian high-tech startups is starting to take shape. Earlier this week, the European Commission announced the winner of its competitive call. A “pan-European network of startup associations, enterprise support centres, incubators and accelerators” will be formed to help Ukrainian innovators integrate into …

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Ukrainian green tech startup wins €2.5 million grant to “revolutionize the paper industry”

December 22, 2022

Releaf Paper, a Ukrainian startup that transforms fallen leaves into paper products, will receive €2.5 million in grant money from EU Commission-backed EIC Accelerator. The startup “beat out more than 6,500 competing companies,” said its co-founder Valentyn Frechka, a 21-year old biotechnologist, in an exchange with Tech.eu. Not only does Releaf Paper avoid cutting trees to produce …

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EU sets up €20 million support for Ukrainian startups through European Innovation Council

June 9, 2022

The European Commission has launched an ambitious €20 million action to support the Ukrainian innovation community. Through a targeted amendment of the 2022 European Innovation Council (EIC) work programme, the new initiative will support at least 200 Ukrainian deep tech start-ups with up to €60,000 each. In addition, the EIC will offer non-financial support, such as business …

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Ukraine’s association agreement to Horizon Europe and Euratom Research and Training Programmes enters into force

June 9, 2022

Today, the agreement associating Ukraine to Horizon Europe, the EU research and innovation programme (2021-2027) and the Euratom Research and Training Programme (2021-2025) entered into force, following its ratification by Ukraine. The Ukrainian research and innovation actors can now fully participate in these programmes on equal terms with entities from the EU Members States. In view of the ongoing …

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EBRD and Greencubator resume greentech grant program for Ukrainian companies

May 20, 2022

In spite of the war, Greencubator, a Ukrainian non-profit for sustainable entrepreneurship, and the EBRD, have restarted their Climate Innovation Vouchers program. It targets innovative SMBs develop or implement technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency and prevent climate change. “The brave actions of the Ukrainian army make it possible to restart activities within the project,” Kateryna Zalievska, Head of …

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From supporting refugees, to funding startups, to air strike alert systems: How Google helps Ukraine survive the war

April 6, 2022

Last week Google announced a $5 million fund to provide Ukrainian startups with equity-free cash awards throughout 2022. Dubbed ‘Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund,’ it will also convey “ongoing Google mentorship, product support and Cloud credits” to startups “on a rolling basis.” “This hands-on support is designed to help Ukrainian entrepreneurs maintain and grow their businesses, strengthen …

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