Ecosystem Connectors | Berlin Kyiv

We’re still full of energy from this year’s Café Kyiv! 💙💛 Throughout the day, our team had the chance to connect with creators, supporters and industry leaders from diverse sectors in the market and exhibition space. Thank you to everyone who visited our stand! Our own Wail (Will) Daoud from enpact was on the stage in the evening as part of a panel discussion on "Cities for peace, democracy and justice" with Anastasiia Kravchenko-Uhrekhelidze, Kristina Raßmann , Anna Vintsiuk, Anna Berebechai, Oleksandra Bondarenko, and Sascha Lehner. The panelists focused on the impact of city partnerships between Germany and Ukraine. Two examples came up: 👉 Leipzig/Kyiv: A partnership focused on exchange between artists and museum curators 👉 Berlin/Kyiv: A partnership focused on economic collaboration and building an innovation bridge between the startup ecosystems of Berlin and Kyiv to exchange knowledge, best practices and talent. One of the examples that came up was our collaboration with the Ukrainian Startup Fund. 🥳 We’re proud to announce that enpact is officially partnering with the USF to create opportunities for startups and ecosystem stakeholders in Berlin and in Ukraine to connect and grow within the framework of the Ecosystem Connectors project. More information to follow soon. 👀 Last but not least, if you’ve been to our stand then you already know: Café Kyiv also marked the debut of our Ecosystem Connectors Brochure! 😍 The brochure gives an overview of the startup ecosystems of Kyiv and explores business opportunities between Berlin and Kyiv, with case studies, expert insights, startup profiles, and more. We’ll be sharing more on our channels about it soon - so stay tuned! We want to thank Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, the organizing team behind Cafe Kyiv, and everyone who took part. We’re always in awe of the resilience, strength and determination of Ukrainians, and are proud to stand with Ukraine and all those fighting for a better future for all of us. #EcosystemConnectors #CafeKyiv #EcosystemConnectorsBerlinKyiv #CityPartnerships #BerlinKyiv

Thank you to everyone who applied for our upcoming Ecosystem Connectors delegation trip to Berlin this May! 🥰 Applications are now closed, and our team has been hard at work since the deadline last Sunday to go through your submissions. What happens next? 👀 If your application passes the eligibility check and is a top scorer according to the selection criteria (posted on our website!), we’ll ask you to: 📑 upload your documents (proof of business registration and ID)  📲 and invite you to a 30 minute chat to get to know you and your business better! We expect to get back to everyone with final results by the second week of April. We appreciate your support and patience, as we want to ensure a fair, transparent and thorough selection process. Best of luck to all applicants! 💙💛 P.S. You can find the selection criteria on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eqEhwrYZ #EcosystemConnectors #EcosystemConnectorsBK #BerlinKyiv

Last boarding call for Berlin this summer - you’ve still got (a little) time! 👀 This is a quick reminder that you’ve got 12 hours left to complete your application to join our Ecosystem Connectors delegation trip to Berlin this May. Through the trip, you’ll have the chance to expand your network, create new connections and partnerships, exchange knowledge, take part in one of Europe’s largest tech expos GITEX EUROPE, and start your journey to scale to the EU market. If you’re a startup founder or ecosystem enabler based in Ukraine - we’re waiting for you! 💙💛 👉 Head over to https://lnkd.in/eqEhwrYZ to complete your application. The form takes about 20 minutes to complete, but we recommend not waiting till the last few hours in case of technical issues. If you’re having trouble submitting your application, write us at ecosystemconnectors@enpact.org. Best of luck! 🍀 #EcosystemConnectors #EcosysytemConnectorsBK #BerlinKyiv Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH enpact #ReACT4Ukraine GIZ Ukraine

Did you know that Berlin is home to nearly 5000 startups and over 160 Venture Capital firms? 🏠 If you’re a startup founder or ecosystem enabler looking for an entry point to the EU market to grow your business and expand your expertise, this is the city to be. 🐻 We’ve got 3 days left where you can still apply to join the delegation trip to Berlin this May and get to know the ecosystem first-hand, make personal connections and take concrete steps to market expansion and internationalization. The opportunity doesn’t stop at just a one week trip - you’ll also have five months of EU market access support in the form of workshops and sessions tailored to you. This call is open to entrepreneurs and representatives of business support organizations (BSOs) from Ukraine. ⏰ Don’t miss your chance - apply today: https://lnkd.in/eqEhwrYZ Deadline: 9 March at 11:59 PM (CET) #EcosystemConnectors #EcosystemConnectorsBK #BerlinKyiv Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH enpact #ReACT4Ukraine GIZ Ukraine

“You should find proper local partners that are interested in the idea of your business, because it is quite complicated to enter just outside. And as soon as you find a partner, you can work with them to address a problem that exists there and to get people and connections.” 🤝 Oleksandr Iefremov, CEO of Kitsoft 🇺🇦, shares a quick tip for expanding into a new market, from his own experience as a Ukraine-based founder working to expand into Germany and the EU market. Oleksandr and his team are working on driving digital transformation in public services. We’ll be sharing more in-depth insights from Oleksandr and his experience soon through our upcoming Ecosystem Connectors publication - stay tuned! 👀 For now, if you are currently based in Ukraine and leading a startup or representing a business support organization (BSO), you can apply to take part in our upcoming delegation trip to Berlin this May. Start YOUR journey of expanding into Germany and the EU market today. 👉 Apply by 9 March: https://lnkd.in/eqEhwrYZ #EcosystemConnectors #EcosystemConnectorsBK #BerlinKyiv 

The deadline is just around the corner - 4 days left to apply! 👀 🏃♀️ Swipe through to find out how you can apply through our website for the chance to join our delegation trip to Berlin this May. Applications are open to startup founders and representatives of business support organizations (BSOs) from Ukraine. 👉 Apply here by 9th March: https://lnkd.in/eqEhwrYZ If you still have questions, leave us a comment below or reach out to us via ecosystemconnectors@enpact.org and our team will get back to you! 👈 #EcosystemConnectors #EcosystemConnectorsBK #BerlinKyiv #Ukraine Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH enpact GIZ Ukraine #ReACT4Ukraine

It’s May the 19th, you’ve just landed in Berlin and checked in to your hotel. You open your calendar to prepare for the week.. here’s what you will see.  📱 Get to know your schedule for the week of the delegation trip! From the 19th to the 23rd of May, you’ll have the chance to: 💫 Take part in a tailored pitching and investment readiness workshop 💫 Get to know the Berlin ecosystem and visit some of its key hubs  💫 Complete a networking training to equip you to make the most out of your days at GITEX 💫 Join GITEX, one of Europe’s biggest, cross-industry tech events where you can participate in activities and networking sessions, showcase your work and pitch your startup! 💫 Organize 1-on-1 meetings with Berlin-based stakeholders in line with your specific industry and needs By the end of the week, you’ll come away with meaningful connections, learnings and your next steps to get ready for the EU market. 📌 Find out more and apply for your spot: https://lnkd.in/eqEhwrYZ ⏱️ Deadline: March 9th Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH enpact GIZ Ukraine #ReACT4Ukraine

Whatever you’re looking for, you can find it in Berlin. 🐻 Federica Moreno, a Berlin-based founder of the startup UpHavin which focuses on promoting sustainable consumption, reflects on what makes the Berlin ecosystem ideal for building meaningful collaborations, expanding your network and growing your startup. Federica was a participant of the Berlin Founders Program, which supported up to 40+ founders from Ukraine, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Berlin in taking their idea or early-stage startup to the next level through tailored workshops and in-person immersion in the Berlin ecosystem. You now have the chance to see for yourself by joining our delegation trip to Berlin this upcoming May! 👈 If you’re based in Ukraine, and you’re a startup founder or working to support startups in the country, this is the opportunity for you. ✨ Sign up by the 9th of March: https://lnkd.in/eqEhwrYZ Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH enpact GIZ Ukraine #ReACT4Ukraine

Thank you to everyone who joined our live info session yesterday! 😍 We had a vibrant discussion regarding the Ecosystem Connectors delegation trip to Berlin and EU market access course. We talked about: 👉 What the Ecosystem Connectors project is all about 👉 What to expect in Berlin from the 19th to the 23rd of May 👉 How the tailored EU market access course can support you 👉 How to apply and how the selection process goes 👀 ICYMI, you can catch a full recording of the session here: https://lnkd.in/d2fBQNXB Apply here by the 9th of March: https://lnkd.in/eqEhwrYZ Reminder: The call is open to startup founders & business support organizations (BSOs) who are based in Ukraine. If you still have questions, you can always reach us at ecosystemconnectors@enpact.org or send us a quick message! #Entrepreneur #EcosystemConnectors #EcosystemConnectorsBK #Berlin #Ukraine Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH enpact GIZ Ukraine #ReACT4Ukraine

How do you know if the delegation trip to Berlin this May is right for you? ☀️ Applications are now open for entrepreneurs and representatives of business support organizations (BSOs) to join an all-expenses paid delegation trip to Berlin this May, followed by an EU Market Access course over five workshops. 🌍 Swipe through to get to know the eligibility criteria and if the program will be a good fit for you. 💫 If you still have open questions, join our online info session tomorrow at 4:00 PM CET! We’ll walk you through the application process and answer all questions live! 👉 Sign up for the info session here: https://lnkd.in/dARejZUy 👉 Learn more and apply by the 9th of March here: https://lnkd.in/eqEhwrYZ #EcosystemConnectorsBK #EcosystemConnectors #BerlinKyiv #DelegationToBerlin