Ukrainian Startup Fund
Also known as USF
Government program Kyiv, Ukraine Run by Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Since 2018 usf.com.ua
Overview
State fund created in 2018 at the initiative of Ukraine's Ministry of Finance and managed by the Ministry of Digital Transformation since January 2023. It gives grants to early-stage Ukrainian tech startups and runs related programs, including Startup Edge (deep tech, green tech, edtech), Seeds of Bravery, a national network of startup schools and corporate-innovation matching.
What startups get
Grants awarded at pitch days (equity terms not published); in the 2024-2025 program run with UMAEF, pre-seed startups received $25K and seed startups $50K. Programs also offer expert mentoring, events and international tech missions.
Details
- Type
- Government program
- Run by
- Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
- Headquarters
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Format
- Rolling pitch days; grant programs
- Who can apply
- Startups registered in Ukraine (reported requirement: at least 50% Ukrainian ownership)
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Started
- 2018
- Status
- Active
- Website
- usf.com.ua
About this data
Compiled from the program’s website, announcements, and press reports as of October 9, 2026. Terms, credits, and eligibility change between cohorts; confirm them with the program before applying. Alumni are examples, not a complete list.