Key points:
- The Ukrainian Startup Fund has opened applications for the Startup EDGE grant program.
- The total budget of the program is €1 million for the development of early-stage startups.
- The program supports Deep Tech, GreenTech, and EdTech.
- Grants are provided at the pre-seed (up to €20,000) and seed (up to €40,000) stages.
- The first open call will select 9 projects, with a deadline for applications of January 21, 2026.
The Ukrainian Startup Fund has announced the start of applications for the Startup EDGE grant program, aimed at supporting innovative projects in their early stages. The program provides funding for startups in the Deep Tech, GreenTech, and EdTech sectors, focusing on future technologies, sustainable development, and digital education.
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The total budget of the program is €1 million. Startups in the pre-seed stage can receive a grant of up to €20,000, and those in the seed stage can receive up to €40,000. The first open call will select 9 projects, and all applications will be evaluated transparently and competitively.
The deadline for applications is January 21, 2026. The program is implemented with the support of EU4Innovation East, funded by the European Union, co-financed by the French government, and implemented by Expertise France. The initiative aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the Ukrainian startup ecosystem at the international level and promote the development of technology and entrepreneurship.
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