EIC is investing 20 million euros: Ukrainian deep-tech start-ups in the focus!

EIC is investing 20 million euros: Ukrainian deep-tech start-ups in the focus!

Kiew, Ukraine - Today, on July 17, 2025, an important initiative was presented that supports Ukrainian Deep Tech Start-ups and small to medium-sized companies (SMEs) with up to 20 million euros. The European Innovation Council (EIC) aims to develop transforming technologies and to integrate Ukrainian innovators more closely into European markets. According to EIC Support for companies that are willing to grow and further develop their technologies.

As part of the “Seeds of Bravery” project, which was launched in 2022, Ukrainian Tech companies not only receive financial help, but also support from business services. This initiative has a special focus on highly effective deep-tech innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology and cyber security. Appropriate companies can apply for grants of up to 500,000 euros to develop their technologies from TRL 4 to TRL 6-7. A total of around 40 projects are expected to be promoted, whereby the focus is particularly on women-managed companies in order to promote the inclusivity of the Ukrainian tech landscape.

growth despite challenges

The support for the Ukrainian innovation ecosystem is not only via the EIC. The “Uaseeds” project was also launched, which aims to help Ukrainian innovators in times of geopolitical tensions and economic instability. This reports Cordis . The project builds on urgently needed measures to avoid irreversible setbacks and wants to support around 1,000 innovators and SMEs.

A great focus here is on providing so-called Cascade Funding grants in a range of 10,000 to 50,000 euros. In addition, the project offers access to various financing actions that ensure a connection to public funds and private investors. Incubation and acceleration programs with a special focus on Deep-Tech should also help to promote the resilience of the sector.

new initiatives for Ukrainian researchers

The new Horizon Europe office will not only help the Ukrainian researchers and innovators to give access to EU financing options, but also act as a network for the exchange of ideas and technologies. The community stroke of EIT is intended to beat a bridge between local innovators and the European markets, which promotes the exchange of innovation. This is another step that is seen as a significant progress for the European research and innovation ecosystem, as EURATIV reported.

Overall, the initiative of the EIC and the associated support measures are a sign of resilience and the will to innovate of the Ukrainian tech scene. Stay on it, because developments in this area will certainly remain exciting and dynamic.