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: 16.7.2025
Grant

This program established a Pan-European network of startup associations to integrate Ukrainian tech innovators into European ecosystems and strengthen their operations in Ukraine. It specifically aimed to support Ukrainian tech companies, including those displaced by conflict, and facilitate their access to new markets and European innovation financing instruments. The initiative also paid particular attention to women-led companies and those focused on Ukraine's rebuilding.

Who is Funded

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What is Funded

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Type and Scope of Funding

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Conditions and Requirements

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Application Procedure

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This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that authorize and govern the funding program, outlining its primary legitimacy and key overarching regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

20,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

20,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, Ukraine

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Ukrainian innovative tech companies (start-ups and SMEs), women-led companies

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

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