Ukrainian Startup Association
Projects
The Ukrainian Startup Association implements national and international projects to develop the innovation ecosystem, digital skills, investments, and European integration of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Startup Association implements national and international projects aimed at developing the innovation ecosystem, digital skills, attracting investments and integrating Ukraine into the European innovation space.
Our activities encompass both strategic long-term initiatives and grant programs in cooperation with state and international partners.
Active projects
National Coalition StartAid Ukraine
Project “Champions of the Digital Decade – C4DD”
EU Grant Agreement No. 101195051
Funded by the European Union
The National Coalition StartAid Ukraine is part of the European project “Champions of the Digital Decade – C4DD”, implemented with the support of the European Union.
The Ukrainian Startup Association (UAS), together with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation (UKRNOIVI, a division of the Ministry of Economy), the Scientific Association of Cybersecurity of Ukraine and the HR agency Createria, are creating the National Coalition StartAid Ukraine.
The project duration is 15 months.
Target groups:
- small and medium-sized enterprises;
- startups;
- students and youth;
- veterans;
- internally displaced persons;
- universities;
- civil society organizations;
- investors;
- state institutions.
Expected results:
- Functioning national platform StartAid Ukraine;
- Increasing the level of digital skills among youth, entrepreneurs, veterans and IDPs;
- Forming a national network of partnerships;
- Creating sustainable models of cooperation between education, business and the state;
- Integrating Ukraine into European digital skills ecosystem.
European integration
StartAid Ukraine promotes Ukraine’s inclusion in EU initiatives in the field of digital skills and innovation, ensuring synchronization with the European DSJP platform and the Digital Decade policy.
Business Association “Platform for Supporting Innovative Projects”
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine
Supported by the Government of Switzerland
The Ukrainian Startup Association is a participant in the third phase of the Project “Strengthening MSME Business Membership Organizations in Ukraine”, which is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine with the support of the Government of Switzerland.
Within the framework of the project, the UAS acted as the organizer of the Association of Business Associations “Innovation Project Support Platform” (IPSP), using the results of the previous project “Supporting SME Innovation” within the framework of the international initiative ReACT4UA (“Application and Implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement in the Field of Trade”, 08.08.2023 – 15.01.2024).
In particular, the established partnerships and the digital platform were used for the further development of the MSME support ecosystem.
The Platform for supporting innovative projects includes 11 business associations that work together to:
- improve the quality of services for small and medium-sized businesses;
- develop partnerships;
- advocate for the interests of entrepreneurs;
- create innovative solutions for the development of MSMEs.
Expected impact:
- Strengthen the capacity of business associations in Ukraine;
- Improve the quality of services for MSMEs;
- Create a sustainable model of cooperation between business and the state;
- Expand entrepreneurs’ access to innovative solutions and support.
Completed projects
The Ukrainian Startup Association has proven experience in implementing international projects in partnership with leading donor organizations and development institutions.
Supporting SME innovation
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine
within the framework of the ReACT4UA initiative (“Application and Implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement in the field of trade”)
Implementation period: 08.08.2023 – 15.01.2024
Total budget: 42,000 USD
Main results:
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- The digital Innovation Project Support Platform (PIP)
was finalized
was established
- The First International Investment Forum for Innovations was held INVESTinUA
The forum brought together investors from 12 countries and Ukraine, over 180 Ukrainian SMEs, 9 of which presented their innovative projects during the pitch session. The event became the basis for the formation of an annual format, and the INVESTinUA brand was registered as a trademark.
Business Association “Platform for Supporting Innovative Projects”
EU4Business: Competitiveness and internationalization of SMEs
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH within the framework of the initiative “Application and Implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement in the field of trade” (registration card No. 2525-08)
Date of support: 23.11.2023
Equipment received: 96,211.36 UAH
The project contributed to the technical strengthening of the organization’s activities and the enhancement of its institutional capacity.
Grant initiatives
We actively attract grant funding for the development of innovations and digital skills.
Grant initiative areas:
- development of startup ecosystems;
- support for small and medium-sized businesses;
- development of digital competencies;
- international cooperation;
- analytics and research.
All grant projects are implemented in accordance with the requirements of donors, ensuring transparency and financial accountability.
European programs
The Ukrainian Startup Association participates and integrates into European Union programs, in particular:
Digital Europe Programme
Supporting the development of digital skills, innovative infrastructure and technological solutions.
Horizon Europe
Participation in international consortia for the development of research and innovation.
Digital Skills and Jobs Platform (DSJP)
Integration of the national ecosystem into the European digital skills community.
Open to partnership
We invite universities, business associations, donor organizations, and innovative companies to collaborate on current and future projects.