Ukrainian Startup Fund

The Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) has been a part of the TAFTIE network - The European Network of Innovation Agencies - for a while now. Key information about the Fund and contacts for expanding cooperation now are available on the official website of the organization 🌍 🖇️Details at the link: http://surl.li/wrhyie We are pleased to continue close cooperation with the organization's members, in particular with Luxinnovation GIE. In particular, we are actively preparing for the recently announced Luxembourg Venture Days, which will take place on October 15-17. In addition, we will soon announce a new partnership with another TAFTIE agency. Stay tuned! 🔜

Join SaaStock Dublin 2024! This year, SaaStock is the largest SaaS conference in Europe, bringing together founders, executives, and investors from all over the world, and providing a unique opportunity for Ukrainian participants! The event will be held on October 16-18 in Dublin, the capital of Ireland, and will bring together over 6000 professionals from different countries, more than 120 speakers, and 400+ investors. You will be able to hear presentations from top industry leaders, learn about the latest trends and innovations in SaaS, and network with leading experts ⚡ 🖇 More details about the conference program can be found at the link: http://surl.li/qwxtut Use the promo code “UkraineSaaS50” to get a 50% discount on entrance tickets! 📲 Get your ticket here: http://surl.li/ykvtsx We are sincerely grateful to the SaaStock team and personally to Alexander Theuma and Max Pecherskyi for supporting Ukrainian innovations!

🚀 Are you a deep-tech mentor looking to enhance your skills and make a greater impact? The EIT Jumpstarter Train the Trainer Workshop is here to empower you! 🌟 Join this exciting programme to: ✅ Boost your mentoring expertise ✅ Gain valuable insights into deep-tech entrepreneurship ✅ Network with experienced professionals ✅ Help drive innovation across Europe This workshop is part of the Seeds of Bravery project, focused on fostering innovation and supporting deep-tech growth. 📅 Date: 11 October, Friday ⏰ Application Deadline: 6 October, 17:00 CET 🔗 Register for details - https://lnkd.in/eGqiNFRr  Submit your application now! #EITJumpstarter #EIT #Innovation #EU4UA #StartupAccelerator #SeedsOfBravery #UASEEDs #DeepTech #DeepTechInnovation #EuropeanInnovationCouncil #EIC #UA

🇵🇹 Last chance to join the national delegation to Web Summit 2024! From November 11-14, 2024, Lisbon will host the world’s leading tech event — Web Summit. The Ukrainian delegation has the incredible opportunity to showcase their innovations to global tech leaders and attract key investments. Is your startup ready to shine? Apply if your startup meets these criteria: 👉🏼 Seed or Series A stage; 👉🏼 customers, traction, or attracted investments; 👉🏼 innovative software or hardware product; 👉🏼 was founded no more than 5 years ago, team of up to 150 people; 👉🏼 positions itself as a Ukrainian startup and uses technologies created in Ukraine. 📲 Submit your application now: https://lnkd.in/eYgFhpSm ⏳ Deadline: September 15, 2024, 23:59. Be part of the Ukrainian success story on a global stage🔝 The Ukrainian delegation participation is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the co-organizers: the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Ukrainian Startup Fund, with the support from the Ukraine Moldova American Enterprise Fund and Seeds of Bravery.

🌟🦾 Future Tech Journalism: Results of a two-day bootcamp for journalists from Seeds of Bravery On 7-8 September, within the framework of the Seeds of Bravery project, a bootcamp for journalists was held, which became a landmark event for the development of media in Ukraine! The event gathered more than 50+ registrations, more than 20+ participants joined the two-day programme, and 13 of them successfully completed the course and received certificates! During the bootcamp, the participants studied the following topics in detail: ▶️Trends in the media. ▶️Interaction with the audience. ▶️Data visualisation and technical materials. ▶️Media journalism. ▶️Social media in the context of news distribution. ▶️Combating disinformation in social media. The programme also included practical workshops on the following topics:  📍Technology interviews: how to talk to innovators and make them want to listen 📍Effective storytelling in technology  📍Nail it with Pinpoint  📍Analysing media and advertising campaigns 📍How to track trends and write about topics that really interest readers? 📍Introduction to data journalism Our gratitude to our impressive speakers, among whom were leading experts from Ukrainian and foreign media – Viktor Kishchak (Forbes Ukraine), Vera Voron (Creators Agency), Martyna Majchrzak (Verticals w Ringier Axel Springer Polska); Andrii Degeler (TNW), Asya Artushevska (DOU.ua), Valentina Dudko (Forbes Ukraine), Yelyzaveta Bordunova (Vector), Daryna Danylenko (Opendatabot), Viroslava Novosylna (Slova Tech PR, Wtech), Natalia Żaba (Google Teaching Fellow for Central and Eastern Europe); Andrea Galliano (Columbia Journalism School), Yuliia Danylenko (SPEKA Media), Dmytro Voloshyn (Creators Agency), Konstantyn Soloviov (Soloviov Marketing Agency), Polina Udod (idealers), Nadiia Balovsiak (UKU), who shared valuable insights and useful advice during lectures and workshops and helped participants better understand how tech journalism works. 🤩 During the two days of intensive work, training and experience exchange, the participants gained key knowledge and skills that will help them in their professional growth. We are sincerely grateful to all the participants for their engagement and to the speakers for their valuable experience! 🖇️ The bootcamp was implemented as part of the Seeds of Bravery project. It was organised by the Ukrainian Startup Fund with the support of Techosystem and Unit.city.

Registrations are now open for the Space Tech Soft-Landing Workshop! 🚀   We're excited to kick off our Industry-Specific Soft-Landing Workshop Series with a special focus on Space Tech! Join us on October 15, from 14:00 - 17:00 CEST, for a fully online workshop hosted by Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship.     🌟💫 With the involvement of leading industry experts, including Luca del Monte (European Space Agency - ESA ), Holger A. Kastler (DLA Piper), Florent Passalacqua (Verhaert | Masters in Innovation), Ferdinand Jaspers (Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship), and more, this workshop is designed for startups, entrepreneurs, SMEs, and innovators looking to build critical resources for a successful soft-landing in the European Space Tech market.   What to expect: 🌍 Gain a deep understanding of the European space tech landscape—key players, market dynamics, and opportunities. 📜 Explore the regulatory frameworks shaping space activities in the EU. 💡 Be inspired by successful space tech entrepreneurs sharing their journeys and insights. 💼 Navigate the funding landscape for space tech ventures. ❓ Engage with industry experts and successful entrepreneurs in dedicated Q&A sessions.   Interested? Register now via the form: https://lnkd.in/eD4MTkvs

🌟 Join Us for Demo Days: A Showcase of Ukrainian Innovation! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce the first of our upcoming Demo Days on September 23, from 14:00-16:00 (CET) hosted by AxisBIC! 🚀 What's in it for you?   🚀 Spot Innovation: Up to 20 of Ukraine’s top startups will pitch their groundbreaking ideas. 🤝 Build Strategic Partnerships: Connect with investors, corporates, and startups to drive growth. 🌍 Global Networking: Join us online and engage with key players in the global tech ecosystem. Interested in joining? Register now via this form: https://lnkd.in/eS26PHSs Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and be part of the future of tech!🦾

🌟 Exciting News: Announcing Our New Partnership! 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce a powerful new partner to ENFA— Ukrainian Startup Fund! As a state institution dedicated to supporting innovative projects and tech startups, the Fund plays a crucial role in helping early-stage ventures secure funding and bring their ideas to life. The Fund is a driver of the startup ecosystem, provides conditions for the growth of the sector, creates a positive investment image of Ukraine’s tech industry abroad, and represents Ukrainian innovative solutions around the world. This partnership is particularly significant for us and is made possible by the efforts from our Head of Ukraine department Mariia Tintul and the team of USF, Evelina Holovanova and Yana Hulak. We anticipate exciting projects ahead with the Ukrainian Startup Fund. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this new journey together! #partnership #ENFApartners #ukrainestartups #ukrainepartnership #ENFASummit Niloufar Gharavi Alessandro Carbone Oz El Coskuner Nicola Vita Diana Filatova Svein-Magnus Sørensen Raj Sethia Andreas Stefanidis Felix Osok Tom O. Kleppestø Raul Saenz de Inestrillas Patrick Kató Ahmed Hassan

🇺🇦🇵🇹 Ukraine at Web Summit Lisbon 2024: applications open for startup delegation Lisbon becomes the center of global technology every year, and you have the chance to be part of this event. This November, Web Summit Lisbon will once again gather tens of thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders. We invite 24 Ukrainian startups to join the national delegation and showcase the Ukrainian tech ecosystem on the global stage! If your startup meets the following criteria, this opportunity is for you: ▪️Seed or Series A stage; ▪️have customers, traction, or raised investments; ▪️innovative software or hardware product; ▪️founded no more than 5 years ago, with a team of up to 150 people; ▪️position yourself as a Ukrainian startup using technology developed in Ukraine. 📲 Apply and learn more: https://lnkd.in/dnhR_mhj 🕓 Application deadline: 15.09.2024, 23:59 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the global tech community and prove that Ukraine is a powerhouse of innovation 💙💛 The Ukrainian delegation’s participation is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the co-organizers: Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Ukrainian Startup Fund, with support from the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund and Seeds of Bravery.

Join the ENFA Business Summit 2024 in Stockholm! 🌍 Ready to expand your startup in Europe? Looking for impactful partnerships and funding opportunities? Then this is the event you can’t miss! When: 14-15 October 2024 Where: Berns, Stockholm Register Now: Program & Registration before September 10th, 2024, https://lnkd.in/dhxxsRZa Why Attend? Engage with key stakeholders from major corporations, the EU Parliament, UN Global Compact, and top venture capital firms. Expand globally by forming strategic partnerships with innovative companies and investors. Negotiate deals in VIP business lounges and through tailored, pre-booked meetings. Connect with Impact Funds and philanthropic organizations disbursing billions in funding annually. Showcase your business to stakeholders from Europe, Africa, Asia, and beyond. Gain insights from evaluators on funding priorities for the next two years. Who Should Attend? 🔹 Startups ready to scale 🔹 SMEs aiming for international growth 🔹 NGOs with unique value propositions 🔹 Investors seeking impact-driven projects 🔹 Research institutions and municipalities seeking innovative partners Special Offer: 15% off Silver Tickets 🙌 Don’t miss this chance to build international partnerships, secure funding, and expand your impact.