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European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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Support for Ukrainian tech SMEs and start-ups

Details

Status
Upcoming
Publication date
17 July 2025
Opening date
Deadline model
Single-stage
Deadline date
26 November 2025, 17:00 (CET)

Description

With this new action, the European Innovation Council addresses that gap by focusing on high-impact deep-tech innovations in sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, cybersecurity and other priority areas for Ukraine. 

Eligible companies can apply for grants of up to €500 000 to develop their technologies to move to market deployment (from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 to TRL 6–7). 

Around 40 projects are expected to receive funding. There will be a special emphasis on women-led enterprises to promote inclusivity in Ukraine’s tech landscape. 

Documents

  • General information
  • 18 July 2025
Standard Application Form (HE EIC Support for Ukrainian tech SMEs and startups)

 

  • General information
  • 18 July 2025
Evaluation Form (HE EIC Support for Ukrainian tech SMEs and startups)

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