We unite entrepreneurs, investors, universities, government institutions, and international partners to develop Ukraine’s innovation-driven economy. As a non-profit civil society organization, we implement free educational programs, support startups, and provide assistance to vulnerable groups — including young people, veterans, and internally displaced persons.
We work on the systemic development of Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem – from supporting startups and developing digital skills to attracting investments, international partnerships and integration into European programs. We implement national and international projects, create practical resources for entrepreneurs, organize events, develop educational opportunities and shape an environment in which innovations can grow, scale and influence the country’s economic recovery.
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Charitable mission
Our charitable activities are focused on supporting communities, people facing difficult life circumstances, and socially significant initiatives that contribute to Ukraine’s recovery and development.
We create equal opportunities for entrepreneurs, young people, women, veterans, internally displaced persons, and community representatives by providing access to knowledge, mentorship, digital tools, and international development programs.
Our work is aimed at supporting the sustainable development of communities, creating jobs, integrating Ukrainian innovations into the European space, and building a responsible innovation-driven economy.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Supporting startups and innovative MSMEs through educational programs, mentorship, business diagnostics, access to funding opportunities, and international markets.
Development of Digital Skills
Providing access to learning resources, upskilling programs, and digital tools for entrepreneurs and young people to enhance their competitiveness.
Support for Vulnerable Groups
Promoting the economic integration of women entrepreneurs, veterans, internally displaced persons, and young people through dedicated programs, consultations, and mentorship.
We implement our charitable mission by creating an open innovation ecosystem that helps startups, innovative MSMEs, young people, women entrepreneurs, veterans, and internally displaced persons develop their own businesses.
The Ukrainian Startup Association has created the Innovation Projects Support Platform, coordinates the National Coalition StartAid Ukraine and the Charitable Organization “Innovation Projects Support Platform”, implements international projects, organizes forums, conferences, educational programs, and investment events, develops digital services for entrepreneurs, helps attract grant funding, enter international markets, and build partnerships between business, government, universities, and international organizations.
In this way, we contribute to the development of innovation, job creation, the increased competitiveness of Ukrainian companies, and Ukraine’s economic recovery.
Our social projects and initiatives
The Ukrainian Startup Association implements national and international projects, participates in and integrates into European Union programs.
StartAid Ukraine
National platform for digital capabilities.
The project helps young people, entrepreneurs, veterans, and internally displaced persons gain access to digital skills, educational opportunities, and development programs.
INVESTinUA
International investment forum for innovation.
The initiative supports the attraction of resources for Ukrainian innovative businesses, creating new opportunities for economic recovery and community development.
Ukrainian Innovation Map
Analytical tool for assessing the ecosystem.
The project helps make Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem more visible, open, and accessible to partners, investors, and communities.
Innovation Projects Support Platform
Contribute to the technical strengthening of the organization’s activities and increase its institutional capacity.
The platform provides entrepreneurs and MSMEs with access to expert support, partnerships, and practical tools for sustainable growth.
Horizon Europe
Participation in international consortia for the development of research and innovation.
Participation in the program gives Ukrainian teams access to international research, innovation partnerships, and opportunities to develop socially significant solutions.
Digital Skills and Jobs Platform (DSJP)
Integration of the national ecosystem into the European digital skills community.
The initiative supports the development of digital skills in Ukraine and helps people access new opportunities for learning, employment, and professional growth.
Resurces
The Ukrainian Startup Association creates and systematizes practical materials for the development of the innovation ecosystem, support for startups, and strengthening entrepreneurial capacity in Ukraine. Among them: research, analytics, guides for startups, opportunity database, publications
News and reports
FAQ
The Ukrainian Startup Association is a nonprofit organization that develops Ukraine’s innovation economy by supporting startups, entrepreneurship, and digital skills.
We work for startups, entrepreneurs, students, universities, investors, civil society organizations, public institutions, and international partners.
Startups gain access to grants and investment opportunities, pitch sessions, forums, consulting support, educational resources, and international programs.
Our key focus areas include innovation ecosystem development, investment, education and digital skills, international cooperation, and policy advocacy.
We run national and international initiatives, including StartAid Ukraine, investment formats such as INVESTinUA, as well as partner-led and grant-funded programs with Ukrainian and international institutions.
Yes, we organize forums, pitch sessions, webinars, training programs, and expert meetings to support startups, digital skills, and international cooperation.
We publish annual public reports, comply with donor requirements, and operate according to the principles of financial transparency and GDPR compliance.
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The Ukrainian Startup Association is an open ecosystem of collaboration. We are open to cooperation