The Ukrainian Startup Fund and UMAEF awards $525,000 in grants to 15 Ukrainian startups. Who gets the money?
Fifteen Ukrainian tech companies have received $525,000 in grants from the Ukrainian Startup Fund and the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund, reports the Ministry of Digital Transformation.
The Ukrainian Startup Fund, together with UMAEF, provides grants of $25,000 and $50,000 for scaling innovations. According to the results of the seventh, eighth, and ninth Pitch Days of the grant program, six teams received $50,000 each at the seed stage and nine teams received $25,000 each at the pre-seed stage.
“In total, the program will allocate $2.5 million to support ambitious Ukrainian companies at the pre-seed and seed stages. So don't miss the chance to raise funds for startup development - learn more about the program on the website,” writes Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov.
Winners of the seventh Pitch Day at the pre-seed stage (received $25,000 each)
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Uwell is an app with a medical license that provides round-the-clock access to a personal doctor.
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Funely AI is a platform that helps to generate landing pages, content, launch marketing campaigns, and process leads.
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Hot stock is a system that monitors inventory in real time.
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Compet AI is a service that analyzes competitors, the market, and the target audience in a few minutes.
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Flux HR is an AI video interview platform that automates hiring. A recruiter creates an interview in 3 steps, and then AI conducts a conversation like a real person: it evaluates the candidate's skills and behavior.
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Spry is a platform that analyzes corporate calendars and helps improve communication during calls with convenient tools.
Winners of the eighth Pitch Day at the seed stage (received $50,000 each)
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Craftruder is a 3D printing technology that creates durable and cheap building blocks with unique designs.
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Numo ADHD is an app for teenagers and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It improves productivity and supports mental health with the help of AI and gamification.
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StackBob is a browser-based platform for managing employee access and licenses across 300,000+ services without unnecessary infrastructure.
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Qudi Mask 2 is a mask that creates a living AI avatar and allows creating content with its digital version.
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MARV 2EX is a dust monitoring system for wet explosive gases.
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Patchwork is an application for children with autism spectrum disorders that develops cognitive and motor skills.
The winners of the ninth Pitch Day at the pre-seed stage (received $25,000 each)
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Napiy is an innovative food substitute.
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Svitylo is an interactive platform for medical students that combines educational materials, tests, and flashcards for effective training.
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Wolk is an AI platform for candidate screening and initial interviews that helps to quickly find performers.
Previously, AIN reported that 16 Ukrainian startups were selected for Viva Technology 2025.