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Ukrainian startups building for post-war economic recovery

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Despite the ongoing war, Ukrainian startups continue to defy expectations. The total value of the Ukrainian startup ecosystem has risen to an estimated €28 billion — including twice the average number of unicorn companies per funded startup in Europe. To help entrepreneurs and tech companies continue to lay the groundwork for post-war economic recovery, we’re announcing the newest Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund recipients.

Run in partnership with 1991, Ukraine’s first and largest accelerator, the $10 million Ukraine Support Fund provides equity-free cash awards and Google support to Ukrainian-founded tech companies. In addition to $100,000 of non-dilutive funding, selected startups receive Google Cloud credits as well as hands-on Google mentoring, product and technical support.

Meet the new cohort

Here are the first 2024 recipients of the Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund:

  • Ailand Systems – smart autonomous drones for landmine detection
  • BazaIT – all-in-one hiring solution for tech companies
  • Carbominer – green CO₂ capture from the air as a service
  • Clearly – tech platform that effectively connects psychotherapists with clients
  • Eddy – comprehensive digital space for teachers, parents, and students
  • Eventmate – all-in-one app empowering event creators to engage with their audience and build community using popular messengers
  • Natively – effortless conversion of any website into iOS/Android apps
  • Spendbase – platform for companies to optimize SaaS, cloud, and corporate card spending
  • Uspacy – all-in-one digital workspace for SMBs, streamlining communication, collaboration, and CRM

If you missed this round, don’ t worry— applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Ukrainian-founded startups that meet the criteria should apply on our website by July 31 for consideration in the next round.

Learn more about the selected startups below and on startup.google.com.

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