An exclusive opportunity for founders from France, Greece, Ireland, Bulgaria, and Türkiye to connect, collaborate, and discover innovation thriving under pressure.
Witness firsthand how extraordinary challenges fuel groundbreaking innovation. The ExcellEnt Project Soft-Landing Mission invites ambitious early-stage startup founders from France, Greece, Ireland, Bulgaria, and Türkiye on an immersive 3-day journey into the heart of Ukraine’s dynamic tech landscape this April 24-26, 2025.
Despite facing immense pressure, Ukraine’s tech sector isn’t just surviving – it’s scaling. Founders, engineers, and innovators are developing critical technologies with real-world impact in DefenceTech, MedTech, AgroTech, EdTech, GovTech, GreenTech, and beyond. This mission offers a unique window into an ecosystem defined by urgency, collaboration, and remarkable ingenuity.
Your Journey Through Ukraine’s Tech Powerhouses: Lviv & Kyiv
- Discover Lviv (April 24): Explore a major tech hub known for its stability and strong IT community. Engage with the Lviv IT Cluster, delve into academic-industry partnerships at Lviv Polytechnic University, and understand regional digital transformation strategies.
- Connect in Kyiv (April 25): Immerse yourself in the capital’s vibrant scene. Gain insights from the Ministry of Digital Transformation (the driving force behind Diia), visit top research institutions and innovation campuses like UNIT.City, and network with key ecosystem builders like Techosystem Ukraine, Greencubator, and the IT Ukraine Association.
- Experience Brave1 (April 26): Conclude the mission at the exclusive Brave1 Anniversary Event – Ukraine’s premier Defence Tech showcase. Witness live demos, hear startup pitches, and connect with pioneers developing battlefield-tested solutions.
Why Join This Mission?
- Gain Unparalleled Insights: Understand how innovation accelerates under constraints.
- Build Meaningful Connections: Meet face-to-face with Ukrainian founders, ecosystem leaders, researchers, and policymakers.
- Explore Collaboration Opportunities: Discover potential partnerships in high-impact sectors.
- Get Inspired: Return with fresh ideas and a deeper understanding of building resilient, scalable ventures.
Early-stage startups (with a validated concept or MVP) based in France, Greece, Ireland, Bulgaria, or Türkiye, particularly those in DefenceTech, MedTech, AgroTech, GovTech, EdTech, or GreenTech (or related fields). Priority given to first-time participants in similar EU-funded missions.
Participation Details & Funding:
- Dates: April 24-26, 2025 (Travel day: April 23)
- Locations: Lviv & Kyiv, Ukraine
- Funding: The ExcellEnt Project (Horizon Europe) provides up to €1,000 per participant towards travel and accommodation. (Participants cover additional expenses like local transport/per diem).
- Travel Note: Participants must arrange their own travel to Lviv (likely via Polish airports and ground transfer due to current airspace restrictions). Guidance will be provided.
Spaces are limited for this impactful mission. Connect with one of Europe’s most inspiring innovation ecosystems and explore new horizons for your startup.
Apply by April 15, 2025! Register your interest here: https://www.f6s.com/excellent-soft-landing-mission-ukraine/apply
Join us to discover the power of Ukrainian resilience and innovation – and find new pathways for growth in partnership with Ukraine!
