Deep Tech Incubators

Receive up to €25,000!

This programme is tailored for early-stage and innovative tech SMEs (start-ups and scale-ups) with a Technology Readiness Level 4 (technology validated in lab) or higher to support activities such as user or demand testing, prototype validation, and developing the first MVP.

Beyond equity free financial support, the programme also offers non-financial benefits, that include matchmaking with an expansive EU and global tech community, participation in a Market Fast Track programme, entry into a specialized Deep Tech Incubator and access to investors.

The nearest cut-off date for the applications is 25 November 2024, 17:00, Brussels Time.

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Who can apply?

We are looking for Ukrainian innovative tech companies, (startups and scale ups) developing innovative solutions services or products.

Companies must:

be registered in Ukraine, or
be relocated from Ukraine to one of the Member States of the European Union and its Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) or Horizon Europe Associated Countries after 24.02.2022, or
be registered in one of the Member States of the European Union and its Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) or Horizon Europe Associated Countries after 24.02.2022 and
have at least one founder or co-founder working full time for the company and
have at least one founder or co-founder, or top manager (CEO, CTO, COO or equivalent key position) holding Ukrainian citizenship

* companies registered in or relocated to the United Kingdom after 01.01.2024 are eligible.

To qualify for funding, projects must solely focus on civil applications, without any intent for military use or serving military purposes.

To be eligible, ensure that your project has a European dimension, showing the capacity to increase the footprint of Ukrainian startups in the European Innovation Ecosystem and their future participation in EIC calls.