We support ideas that shape the future!

The Ukrainian Startup Fund (officially known as the Innovation Development Fund) is a state institution that helps innovative projects and tech startups raise funds at the early stages and launch their own projects. The Fund is a driver of the startup ecosystem, provides conditions for the growth of the sector, creates a positive investment image of Ukraine’s tech industry abroad, and represents Ukrainian innovative solutions around the world.

It was established in 2018 at the initiative of the Minister of Finance of Ukraine. Since 2023, it has been managed by the Ministry of Digital Transformation.

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2018

Ukrainian Startup Fund launches its operations. стартапів.

2019

Launch of the Foundation’s Grant Programme ($25,000 and $50,000 for pre-seed and seed teams).

2020

Launching the Fund’s acceleration programme (up to $10,000 for accelerator training programmes).

2021

Launch of the Innovation Voucher Programme ($10,000 for participation in international technology conferences).

2022

Launch of a grant programme to support dual-use projects ($35,000 to enhance the country’s defence capability and post-war reconstruction).

2023

Launch of the BRAVE1 defence technology cluster.

USF in Numbers

205

active experts involved pro bono in the work of the Foundation.

7000+

applications for USF programmes submitted.

330+

Ukrainian and international events are held