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

December 22, 2022 February 27, 2023

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 June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 3, 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 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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