Pan-European network of startup associations to support the integration of Ukrainian tech innovators into European ecosystems and to enhance their operations in Ukraine
Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
This action supports intermediate organisations such as start-up associations, enterprise support centres, incubators, accelerators, etc., including those that operate at European or trans-national level, to work together to provide urgent support to Ukrainian innovative tech companies
Detailed Call Description
Ukrainian innovative tech companies (start-ups and SMEs) that are:
- established in Ukraine; or
- relocated to, or established in, an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country, with a date of relocation or establishment after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24th February 2022. Such companies must have at least one founder or co-founder or top manager (CEO, CTO or equivalent) holding Ukrainian citizenship.
Particular attention should be paid to supporting women-led companies and companies working on innovative solutions/services/products for rebuilding and recovery efforts in Ukraine.
The proposal under this action should include activities that will create opportunities for Ukrainian innovative tech companies to interact with main actors of the European innovation ecosystem, create interlinkages and gain access to new markets. Through variety of business advisory services, hands on and financial support, the proposal should provide substantial help to Ukrainian companies enhancing their capacity to interact successfully with the European ecosystem actors and take advantage of the European innovation financing instruments.
The proposed actions should foster the collaboration between Ukrainian and European tech start-ups and SMEs. The proposal should particularly focus on strengthening the Ukrainian tech ecosystems and supporting innovative solutions/actions for rebuilding Ukraine.
Given the volatile security situation on the ground and uncertainties about future developments, the proposal should support: companies that may have temporarily relocated to the EU and/or Horizon Europe Associated Countries and/orcompanies that continue their current activities in Ukraine; The proposed activities should be built on a flexible model allowing for adjustments to the evolving situation in Ukraine and the changing needs of the Ukrainian innovation community.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The check will normally only be done for the coordinator and if the requested grant amount is more than €500,000, except for:
- public bodies (entities established as public body under national law, including local, regional or national authorities) or international organisations, and
- cases where the individual requested grant amount is not more than €60,000 (low-value grant).
Thematic Categories
- New Entrepreneurship
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Eligibility for Participation
- Central Government
- International Organisations
- Large Enterprises
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Semi-governmental organisations
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- State-owned Enterprises
Eligibility For Participation Notes
In order to be eligible for funding, the applicants must be established in one of the eligible countries:
- Member States (including overseas countries and territories or OCTs
- Eligible non-EU countries
– countries associated to Horizon Europe
– Low- and middle-income countries
Legal entities established in Ukraine may exceptionally participate in this Coordination and support action.
Legal entities which are established in countries not listed above will be eligible for funding when provided for in the specific call conditions, or their participation is considered essential for implementing the action.
Consortium comprising at least three independent legal entities established in different Member States or Associated Countries and at least one legal entity established in Ukraine can submit proposals for this call.
Participation in this call is limited to: European organisations, national, regional and/or local authorities, innovation agencies, cluster organisations, accelerators, innovation hubs, incubators, technology parks, and/or any other representatives that lead initiatives/networks supporting the development of innovative startups and deployment of innovation.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia
Phone Number: +357 22205000
Email Address: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/
Contact Persons:
Charalambos Papatryfonos, Scientific Officer
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 016
Contact Email: cpapatryfonos@research.org.cy
Marinos Photiades, Scientific Officer
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 048
Contact Email: mphotiades@research.org.cy
(Publish Date: 22/07/2022-for internal use only)
EU Contact Point
Research Enquiry Service: https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation/contact/research-enquiry-service_en