Seeds of Bravery project showcased at Research and Innovation Week 2024

Brussels, March 19, 2024 – Brussels hosted the Research and Innovation Week 2024 from March 18th to 21st, a significant event that brought together Europe’s brightest minds in innovation, research, and technology. This year’s event, which began with the renowned annual European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit, served as a platform for presenting groundbreaking projects and facilitating discussions on the future of innovation within the European Union. 

This year’s edition focused on enhancing collaborative efforts, sharing knowledge, and exploring the role of European innovation in addressing global challenges. Participants engaged in a comprehensive dialogue on advancing technological solutions, sustainable practices, and innovative research methodologies that are crucial for Europe’s future growth and competitiveness on the global stage.

More information about the event can be found here: https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/events/research-and-innovation-week_en

Among the event’s highlights was the exhibition of EIC-funded initiatives, including the Seeds of Bravery project, a two-year endeavor designed to support the Ukrainian tech ecosystem. The project’s team had the opportunity to pitch to a diverse audience, including stakeholders from the European innovation network, journalists, and startups. The presentation focused on the project’s implementation stages and the extensive support available to Ukrainian tech SMEs, startups, and scaleups, aiming to offer a blend of financial and non-financial assistance.

The Seeds of Bravery stand attracted notable visitors on its second day, including:

• Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education, and Youth; 
• Michiel Scheffer, President of the EIC Board; 
• Jean-David Malo, Director of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency. 

Their presence highlighted the EU’s efforts to integrate Ukrainian technological innovations into its ecosystem.

The Seeds of Bravery project team extends its gratitude to the European Union and the European Innovation Council for the unwavering support of Ukraine. A special acknowledgement goes to Natalia Nowinska for her guidance as a Project Adviser.

As the project progresses, the consortium remains dedicated to providing financial and non-financial opportunities to strengthen cooperation between European and Ukrainian companies in shaping a sustainable future.

For more information about the Seeds of Bravery project and to apply for support, please visit our website:

Funded by the European Union, under the European Innovation Council (EIC). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them. UASEEDs project has received funding from the Horizon Europe Framework Programme under grant agreement No 101104445.