Ukrainian Startup Association
About us
Learn more about the Ukrainian Startup Association – an organization that supports startups, the development of innovation and entrepreneurship in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Startup Association (UAS) is a non-profit public organization working to develop the innovative economy of Ukraine.
Our mission is to support startups, develop entrepreneurship, strengthen digital skills, and integrate Ukraine into the European innovation ecosystem.
We unite entrepreneurs, universities, government institutions, and international partners to create equal opportunities in the field of innovation.
Our vision – Ukraine as a modern technological state, where innovations create jobs, attract investments, and contribute to the sustainable development of society.
Our team
The UAS team consists of experts in the fields of innovation, international programs, digital transformation, investments, and project management. It ensures the implementation of programs, attracting funding, and coordinating cooperation between all ecosystem stakeholders.
Iryna Gyza
Chairman of the Board
Mariia Kucheruk
Board Member, Fundraising
Borys Hlazman
Board Member, Technology
Ivan Pronchenkov
Board Member, Marketing
Vlad Koval
Board Member, Finance
Yevhen Lukatsky
Board Member, Innovation
Partners
UAS cooperates with government agencies, international organizations, universities, business associations and regional development institutions.
We are open to new partnerships for the development of Ukraine’s innovative economy.
Among our partners:
Annual reports and documents
The UAS ensures the transparency of its activities and annually publishes reports on the results of its work.
The reports reflect: key performance indicators (KPIs), implemented projects, partnerships involved, financial results, and impact on the development of the innovation ecosystem.
The Ukrainian Startup Association operates in accordance with the current legislation of Ukraine.
Transparency is the basic principle of UAS activities.
We ensure: open financial reporting, compliance with donor program requirements, and compliance with GDPR standards.
UAS does not distribute profits and works exclusively to achieve statutory goals.
We are convinced that trust, openness, and accountability are the basis for the sustainable development of Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem.