Eco-solution: EU SynergistEIC initiative offers grants for Ukrainian climate-friendly start-ups worth €50,000

The EU's SynergistEIC program announces a grant competition for Ukrainian startups that develop innovative solutions aimed at solving "green problems."

What is the solution?

SynergistEIC announces a competition for startups that develop innovative solutions aimed at solving the challenges of climate technology, clean technology, circular economy, and the agri-food industry.

Participants will receive a 3-month acceleration program for scaling, a series of seminars on EU funding and procurement, communication opportunities with other players in the EU innovation ecosystem, and a chance to win a grant.

Digital and deep technology startups are invited to participate, developing innovative solutions aimed at solving the problems of climate technology, clean technology, circular economy, and the agri-food industry.

How does it work?

The organizers also highlight the criteria for the selection of participants:

• technology focus: digital and deep technology startups, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, language processing, big data, advanced computing, bioengineering, next-generation internet, blockchain, and the internet of things;
• industry focus companies developing innovative solutions related to climate technologies, green technologies, circular economy, and agri-food industry;
• no conflict of interest: candidates must not have any potential conflict of interest in the selection process.

Applicants cannot be legally affiliated with any member of the SynergistEIC consortium.
Within the framework of the competition, 15 selected startups will be able to receive a grant of 50,000 euros per company.

One can apply for participation on the program website.

The application must be completed by June 14, 2023 (17:00 CET).