Pan-European network of startup associations to support the integration of Ukrainian tech innovators into European ecosystems and to enhance their operations in Ukraine

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This initiative fosters a Pan-European network of startup associations aimed at integrating Ukrainian tech innovators into European ecosystems and bolstering their operations within Ukraine. The program provides vital support, including business advisory services and financial aid, to Ukrainian innovative tech companies and SMEs, particularly those focused on rebuilding efforts.

Who is Funded: Eligible Participants and Program Objectives

This section details the eligibility criteria for organizations seeking funding, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives. It aims to support intermediate organizations that, in turn, assist Ukrainian tech innovators and companies established in Ukraine or relocated to EU Member States or Associated Countries after February 24, 2022.

What is Funded: Project Types and Supported Activities

This section outlines the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on support for Ukrainian tech innovators. It specifies the thematic areas, general cost principles, and the developmental stages of projects that the program aims to bolster.

Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Parameters

This section details the financial aspects of the program, including the type of financial instrument used, the total budget, and the expected funding per project. It also clarifies the allocation of funds within a project.

Conditions and Requirements: Eligibility and Compliance

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants, covering aspects from application submission to consortium formation, financial stipulations, and other regulatory provisions that ensure compliance and effective program implementation.

Application Procedure: Submission and Selection

This section provides an overview of the application process, from submission requirements to the selection methodology. While the call is closed, the information details the standard procedures that were in place.

This section details the foundational legal and official documents that govern the funding program, establishing its mandate and outlining the broader regulatory framework within which it operates.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

20,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

20 M euros

Deadline

Deadline:

07.09.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, Ukraine

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Ukrainian tech innovators, Ukrainian innovative tech companies (start-ups and SMEs), women-led companies, and companies working on innovative solutions/services/products for rebuilding and recovery efforts in Ukraine.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission (under the European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme)

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