Google has backed 30 Ukrainian startups through its $10 million Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund. These startups will receive equity-free cash awards, as well as access to Google mentoring, products, and technical support.
About Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund
- In March 2022, Google launched the Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund to help Ukrainian startups sustain and grow their businesses, foster community resilience, and contribute to the foundation of post-war economic recovery.
- In 2024, Google for Startups launched a second $10 million Ukraine Support Fund, in partnership with 1991, Ukraine’s first and largest startup accelerator. The fund recently announced its first nine recipients, including Eddy, Clearly, and Spendbase.
- The 30 new startups in Ukraine that received funding work in AI, quantum computing, education, healthcare, and other fields.
- The 30 startups that recently received funding include:
- Advizor: software and hardware to help big buildings use less energy.
- Assisterr: a group of small AI language models.
- AVS: a website to help accountants learn and get support.
- Beholder: AI that finds and extracts energy resources.
- CheckEye: AI to detect chronic diseases early.
- Chessed.me: online chess lessons to help kids focus and think better.
- ChordChord: a tool that helps make music faster.
- Curify: a platform that helps patients find and join clinical trials.
- Datrics: AI that gives quick insights from business data.
- Deeployalty: a platform that helps banks and stores run loyalty and cashback programs.
- Deus Robotics: a system that connects and improves warehouse robots.
- eKidz.eu: an app to help kids learn to read and learn new languages.
- Fintellect: an AI assistant for finance companies.
- Getpin: AI to help businesses manage reviews and improve sales online.
- Haiqu: software to make quantum computers work better.
- HIMERA: a communication system for tough environments.
- ITFin: software that helps businesses run all their processes.
- Knowledgator: AI that turns messy data into useful information.
- Mawi: a device to monitor blood pressure all the time.
- Mosqitter: eco-friendly ways to control pests.
- Nanit Robot: an online school for learning robotics.
- Oboard.io: a tool to help teams set and reach goals.
- OpenMinds: AI to fight propaganda and misinformation.
- Ovul.AI: AI that tracks hormones using saliva tests.
- PromoRepublic: software for marketing in franchise and network businesses.
- UpLife: an app for mental health with therapy exercises.
- V-Art: a tool to manage data licensing for brands and AI.
- xTiles: a digital space to organize ideas and work.
- Zibra AI: AI to create special effects and 3D graphics for games and movies.
- ZVOOK: a platform using sound for health diagnostics.
- The 30 startups will each receive up to $100,000 in funding with no equity taken, plus mentoring and access to Google’s products. They can also apply for up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits.