Applications open for Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund

Google, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, has announced a new $10 million Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund to help Ukraine-based startups maintain and grow their businesses.

Starting today, Ukraine-based startups with at least one of their entities registered in Ukraine and a minimum viable product (MVP) with demonstrated business traction can apply to receive up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding, as well as ongoing Google mentorship and product support. Selected startups will also receive an additional $350,000 in Cloud credits to help their teams build responsibly and do more with less.

It is worth noting that companies using AI to address a social challenge will be prioritized.

In 2022, Google allocated a $5 million fund for Ukrainian startups. To date, the initiative has provided 58 startups with a total of $5 million in equity-free cash awards and hands-on technical support to grow their businesses and help lay the groundwork for Ukrainian economic recovery.

Google will announce the new recipients of the Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund on a rolling basis, with upcoming announcements in June and September 2024 and in early 2025.