BoostUp! Ukraine 2024

Description

EIT Manufacturing is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, and it is one of nine innovation communities within EIT. EIT Manufacturing’s main goal is to bring European stakeholders focused on manufacturing together in innovation ecosystems that add unique value to European products, processes, and services and inspire the creation of globally competitive and sustainable manufacturing. EIT Manufacturing brings together more than 80 members (universities, research institutes, and businesses).

Beneficiary & submission

EIT Manufacturing launches the “BoostUp! Ukraine 2024” call and competition aiming at selecting and supporting early-stage and mature startups Ukraine willing to internationalise and scale up their business across Europe. Up to 10 finalists will be invited to pitch in front of a jury composed by independent experts during the live, in-person event BoostUp Final organized by EIT Manufacturing. The top 3 winning startups selected from the 2nd phase will receive a “growth package” service support of up to four months duration that is offered by the Business Creation team of EIT Manufacturing. The top 3 winning teams will receive prize awards to support their European expansion strategy. The prize fund is as follows: • First prize: €7.500 • Second prize: €5.000 • Third prize: €2.500 To be eligible, applicants must the following conditions: Be an entrepreneurial team with a minimum of two members; Team members must be residents in Ukraine; Company must be incorporated in Ukraine; Applicants must prove revenue traction (existing reference customers); The business development plans (incl. financial aspects) shall be disclosed; The application package should include a completed application form, pitch deck, logo and company registration certificate; and The applying startup is NOT a Partner Member of EIT Manufacturing, or a Linked Third Party of a Partner Member of EIT Manufacturing. Startups that have been shortlisted for the 2nd phase of any edition of BoostUp! Competition that took place or will take place before the launch of the “BoostUp! Ukraine 2024” call, are NOT eligible. The applicants can have more information and submit a proposal through the following website: https://www.eitmanufacturing.eu/calls/boostup-ukraine-2024/

Further information

For further information about EIT Manufacturing please visit the following website: https://www.eitmanufacturing.eu/what-we-do/ Email address for questions and helpdesk: business.creation@eitmanufacturing.eu