Seeds of Bravery Demo Days: Connecting Startups with Investors Across Europe

Over the past year, Seeds of Bravery has hosted a series of Demo Days designed to connect Ukrainian startups with investors, partners, and ecosystem leaders across Europe. These events provide a platform for founders to pitch their innovations, receive expert feedback, and access new funding and growth opportunities.

With 239 startups pitching across 20 Demo Days so far and over 1,081 participants and viewers joining live, the impact has been remarkable. From MedTech breakthroughs to AI-powered solutions and climate innovations, the Demo Days highlight the resilience and creativity of Ukrainian entrepreneurs.

“These Demo Days are more than pitch sessions — they’re a chance for Ukrainian founders to showcase bold ideas, connect with global stakeholders, and open doors to new opportunities.”
— Alexandra Samberg, Project Manager, Impact Hub Stockholm

A Platform for Innovation

Hosted as part of the European Innovation Council’s Horizon program, Seeds of Bravery brings together a consortium of 17 partner organizations across Europe and Ukraine. Together, they aim to:

Increase visibility for Ukrainian-led startups
Connect founders with investors, corporates, and potential partners
Support cross-border scaling and market expansion
Build resilience and opportunities for innovation in Ukraine and beyond

Each Demo Day features live pitches, investor Q&As, and networking sessions designed to foster collaboration and actionable results.

Highlights from Our Demo Days

AI & Compliance Innovation

AI-powered startups are among the strongest trends emerging from the Seeds of Bravery ecosystem:

Eyre – Helps companies comply with the upcoming EU AI Act by automating risk assessments and generating audit-ready documentation.
Oh My Grant – Uses AI to streamline EU grant applications, cutting preparation time from 30 weeks to just hoursand improving success rates by 20%.
Salesdep.ai – An AI-powered sales assistant that replies to leads in under 1 minute, boosting meeting conversion rates by 2x.

“Our platform helps startups and enterprises navigate AI compliance quickly, saving weeks of manual work while reducing risk.”
— Julia, Co-founder of Eyre

MedTech & HealthTech Breakthroughs

Healthcare-focused startups have brought forward transformative solutions:

VITA325 – Turns any smartphone into a rehabilitation lab for prosthetic patients, providing real-time gait analysis without wearables.
Progalit – AI-driven personalized treatment plans for kidney stone patients, improving treatment adherence and reducing recurrence rates.

“We’re using AI to make healthcare more proactive — helping doctors personalize treatment and giving patients the tools to manage their own progress.”
— Iryna, Co-founder of Progalit

Safety, Security & Impact

Some startups are tackling urgent humanitarian and security challenges:

BeesAgainstMines – AI-powered drones that autonomously clear landmines, cutting demining costs by up to 50x.
Mantis Analytics – Provides real-time geopolitical intelligence through 100+ AI agents, helping governments and enterprises assess risks faster.

“Our mission is to create safer spaces by combining cutting-edge robotics with AI, making landmine clearance faster, cheaper, and safer.”
— Alex, Founder of Bees Against Mines

Sustainability & Energy Innovation

Sustainability remains a core focus, with startups driving clean energy adoption:

STEPS – A thermal energy storage system that uses AI-powered forecasting to optimize energy usage and reduce costs by 30%.
Sirocco Energy – Compact, quiet wind turbines optimized for suburban industrial sites, delivering clean energy 4x cheaper than grid prices.

Digital Transformation & SaaS Tools

Several startups are reshaping how businesses operate:

Spendbase – A SaaS optimization platform that helps companies manage software subscriptions, procurement, and payments — expanding soon into virtual banking.
Pagebuilder – AI-powered platform to launch websites, campaigns, and e-commerce stores, automating everything from SEO to advertising.
Almexoft – No-code enterprise workflow automation tools reducing deployment times from years to weeks, already adopted by 70+ global enterprises.

Upcoming Demo Days – Register Now

Our next Demo Days are scheduled for this autumn:

MedTech Demo Day — September 12, 14:00–16:00 CET
UK Demo Day — September 19, 14:00–16:00 CET
AgriTech & FoodTech Demo Day — October 6, 14:00–16:00 CET

If you’d like to take part, you can register either as a startup pitching your solution or as a member of the audience:

🔹 Register to pitch: Startup Registration Link
🔹 Register to attend: Audience Registration Link