3rd cohort of winners: 11 startups secure financial support of up to €10,000 through the Seeds of Bravery program

The Seeds of Bravery program has successfully completed its third round of startup selection under the “Innovative Services” initiative. This time, 11 groundbreaking projects have received financial grants totaling up to €110,000, providing a significant boost for their growth and entry into the innovation market.

The winners of the third cohort became:

1. Releaf Paper – makes sustainable packaging from fallen leaves, replacing virgin wood pulp.
2. SmartZavod – revolutionizing the production of complex, precise, and critical parts for large equipment, aerospace, and automotive sectors with our patented hardware-based hybrid manufacturing tech. 
3. Versi Bionics – utilizes advanced artificial intelligence technologies and feedback sensors to improve the quality of life for people with amputations. 
4. StackBooster – an AI-driven DevOps agent revolutionizing cloud infrastructure management by automating deployment and optimizing costs for tech startups.
5. BUD TUT – an AI-powered platform that revolutionizes the construction industry connecting builders and developers in Ukraine, eliminating intermediaries and streamlining the hiring process.
6. Aligned – 24/7 AI coaching app that offers highly contextual advice for personal and professional growth that improves with every interaction.
7. Generect – an AI-driven SaaS platform that automates lead generation from public social media data for sales teams, enhancing LinkedIn and email outreach efficiency.
8. Botreba marketplace – a smart marketplace platform that turns industrial leftovers into valuable resources, optimizing production balance and promoting upcycling.
9. Happy Monday – an AI-powered job platform that matches Ukrainian professionals with purpose-driven jobs aligned with their values, goals, and skills.
10. Telediagnostic Oranta-AO – information system with AI  are based in advance analyzing biosignals from blood pressure monitor, ECG, pulse wave for personalize diagnostics support.
11. PRE-ORDER is an innovative mobile application for order collection and responsible manufacturing. 

In addition to financial grants, Seeds of Bravery offers startups participation in non-financial support programs designed to strengthen their market position.

Key areas of support include:

• Business consulting: Professional assistance in refining business models, creating effective business plans, and developing growth strategies. This helps startups enhance their competitiveness and prepare for scaling.
• Intellectual property and patent analysis: Specialized consultations to protect innovations and develop effective patent strategies for business growth.
• Market analysis and validation: In-depth research of market trends and customer needs, ensuring product readiness for market entry while minimizing scaling risks.
• Internationalization services: Support for expanding operations into European markets through participation in conferences, trade fairs, and business missions, with a focus on regulatory compliance and market adaptation.
• Portfolio management and investor relations: Guidance on financial reporting and effective communication with investors to attract additional funding.
• Crowdfunding campaign planning: Integration of digital tools to successfully execute equity-based fundraising campaigns, maximizing potential investor engagement.

The Seeds of Bravery program continues to create opportunities for startups, providing financial support of up to €10,000 and fostering their integration into the global innovation ecosystem. This initiative not only helps small and medium-sized enterprises secure funding but also equips them with valuable knowledge, connections, and tools for scaling their businesses.

Ukrainian startups once again demonstrate their capacity to change the world through innovation, with Seeds of Bravery standing as a key partner in their journey.This initiative is supported by the European Union through the European Innovation Council. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission is responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein. The UASEEDs project has received funding from the Horizon Europe Framework Programme under grant agreement No. 101104445.