Take your startup global. The world is waiting!
The EIT Founders2Founders programme is a hybrid entrepreneurial training programme implemented in Ukraine for innovative SMEs and early-stage startups. The programme is developed to provide Ukrainian founders with tailored support for market expansion, funding readiness, legal compliance, and capacity building.
EIT Community together with Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration are accepting applications for ambitious Ukrainian entrepreneurs to participate in an intensive training programme.
What to expect in 2025
The EIT Founders2Founders 2025 programme has been redesigned to offer a deeper, more hands-on experience tailored to the needs of early-stage Ukrainian startups. Participants will benefit from a powerful mix of strategic training, international mentorship, and ecosystem exposure – all designed to accelerate their path to global markets.
The EIT Community has supported Ukraine for the last few years, mainly in ecosystem development. Currently, we offer top-tier entrepreneurial support to bring Ukrainian talents closer to the European innovation ecosystem and equip them with a specific skill set that will aid in the future reconstruction of the country. With a strong track record of successful ventures and built-in programmes such as EIT Jumpstarter, the EIT Community continues working with Ukrainian talents interested in changing the world via deep technologies
Piotr Pawelec, RIS and EIT Community Manager at InnoEnergy
EIT Founders2Founders is part of a broader initiative aimed at building a strong, resilient, and globally competitive innovation ecosystem in Ukraine. By empowering entrepreneurs with knowledge, mentorship, and international exposure, the programme contributes to the long-term development of the country’s tech and startup sectors.
Deadline: June 23, 2025
