Accelerace Helps to Bridge Between Ukrainian Startups and European Investors Through Seeds of Bravery Project
As part of the EU-funded Seeds of Bravery initiative, Accelerace has launched a powerful new digital platform designed to connect Ukrainian deep tech startups with Europe’s vibrant investor and accelerator ecosystem. The platform, developed as part of the project, aims to give founders in Ukraine a custom-tailored gateway to the European market, resources, and funding opportunities.
Accelerace, a leading startup accelerator based in Denmark, is known for helping ambitious startups scale through investment-readiness training, deep industry networks, and structured acceleration programs. With over 1000 startups supported and a long history of working with corporates and public partners, Accelerace brings deep insight and infrastructure to the Seeds of Bravery mission.
A Platform for Connection, Growth, and Funding
The newly unveiled platform serves as an interactive matchmaking and support space for Ukrainian founders. It’s not just a directory — it’s a dynamic tool to assess readiness, find funding, and access European startup infrastructure. The platform includes five standout features:
- Investment Readiness Test
Founders can assess their current stage and identify gaps across 11 business dimensions, including team, IP, financials, and market trends. This helps startups understand what investors expect — and how to meet those expectations. - Pitch Deck Heaven
Startups can view and learn from 20+ real-world pitch decks that have successfully secured pre-seed or seed funding. Each slide is rated and tagged by sector, giving users targeted inspiration and a blueprint for investor communications. - Pitch Deck Sharing Tool
This feature allows founders to send their deck directly to selected investors and receive insights such as viewing time and slide engagement — offering data-driven follow-up opportunities. - Investor Curator
A curated, filterable list of 80+ active European investors (updated monthly) shows who is currently investing in early-stage ventures. Investors are searchable by ticket size, geographic openness, and thematic focus — crucial for Ukrainian startups seeking cross-border capital. - Accelerator Curator
The platform lists 60 European accelerators, including details about funding availability and sector alignment. Future updates will include application deadlines and more detailed program terms. - Inspiration Universe
Founders can access stories, interviews, and tips from both Accelerace alumni and fellow Ukrainian entrepreneurs, building a sense of community and continuity for future cohorts.
Why This Matters
Ukraine’s startup ecosystem, already growing before the war, faces huge challenges. Now more than ever, meaningful integration into Europe’s innovation networks is critical. This platform recognizes the unique risk profiles of Ukrainian startups — from deep tech innovations in biotech and defense to education platforms — and matches them with relevant support at every phase: problem-solution fit, product-market fit, and scale.
Accelerace’s platform doesn’t just list resources — it aligns needs with opportunities and turns a fragmented European landscape into a navigable map for Ukrainian founders. In doing so, it reduces inefficiencies, builds trust, and creates a shared growth story across borders.
About Accelerace
Accelerace is one of the leading startup accelerators in Europe, focused on early-stage scaling and investment-readiness. With over a decade of experience, Accelerace partners with corporates, public institutions, and now the European Innovation Council to help startups launch and scale faster and smarter.
By contributing to Seeds of Bravery, Accelerace reinforces its commitment to not only accelerating startups, but building ecosystems — especially where they’re needed most.