Seeds of Bravery

?? Missed the Materials Soft-Landing Workshop? Watch the Full Recording Now! The path to international success in the materials industry starts here! If you couldn’t join us live, don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. The Materials Soft-Landing Workshop is now available on YouTube! ?? What’s inside? ??Insights into European market trends in materials ??Legal and regulatory essentials to avoid costly mistakes ??Scaling strategies from successful startups ??Raw materials opportunities from top industry players ?? Expert speakers include: - Alejandro Nieto – Plug and Play Tech Center - Jorian Hamster & Hauke Tammert – DLA Piper - Julia Bialetska – S.Lab - Antonis Politis – EIT RawMaterials ??? Moderated by Anastasiia Liubiashcheva – Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration ?? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eTxqAi_X ?? Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe to stay updated on the latest insights for startups and innovators in deep tech! This workshop is part of the Seeds of Bravery initiative, supported by Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration, Plug and Play Tech Center, Erasmus Center of Entrepreneurship, AxisBIC & DLA Piper.

?????????? Ukraine Resilience Forum: Ukraine and Luxembourg — United for the Power of Innovation On March 5, the third Ukraine Resilience Business Forum took place at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, and investors to discuss Ukraine’s economic recovery. One of the key discussions was the panel "Resilient Innovation: Ukraine’s Startup Ecosystem", moderated by Inna Perepelytsya, Senior Advisor for Startup Relations at Luxinnovation. The panel featured representatives of three Ukrainian startups who shared their experiences of entering international markets with the support of Seeds of Bravery: – Julia Bialetska, CEO and co-founder of S.Lab – Pavel Panasiuk, COO and co-founder of H+H LABS (HYDRATICO) – Ihor ???? Kobzar, CEO and co-founder of Funely AI This was the second time Seeds of Bravery participated in the Forum, reaffirming its key role in integrating Ukrainian innovation into the European startup ecosystem and in building a bridge between Luxembourg and Ukraine. The initiative has already supported at least 200 Ukrainian startups with grants totaling €12 million. The Forum once again demonstrated that international investment is not only a necessity for Ukraine but also a business opportunity. Luxembourg’s innovation ecosystem can become a vital bridge for Ukrainian startups on their way to global markets. More info about results here: https://lnkd.in/eiVCkU57 ??? The participation of Ukrainian startups was organized by Ukrainian Startup Fund, Luxinnovation GIE, and the Luxembourg-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (LUCC) in partnership with Seeds of Bravery.

?? Science and Business in Ukraine: The Current Situation, Challenges, and What We Can Do About It In the final episode of the Science2Business podcast, we chat with Ukrainian scientist and head of R&D at Kernel, Kateryna Shavanova, about: - The intersection of science and business: why it’s important, and what it looks like in practice (own projects, R&D, joining existing projects) - The situation in Ukraine – a reality check. What life is like for scientists, why commercialization often takes a backseat, and the prestige of traditional science professions. - An overview of the challenges we need to overcome to make the intersection of science and business work. - Opportunities in Ukraine: what’s still possible in our current situation. ?? Listen on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e-VrwX_g ??? Host: Iryna Zaloha - communications specialist at INNOV8

???? ?? ???????????? Ukrainian Startups Breaking into the Benelux Market! Over the past months, Seeds of Bravery has been actively building connections between Ukrainian entrepreneurs and the thriving Benelux ecosystem. With the support of Luxinnovation GIE and Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, we’ve empowered startups through: ?? Benelux Market Discovery – understanding market opportunities in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. ?? Benelux Market Fast Track – refining go-to-market strategies with hands-on mentorship. ?? Benelux Demo Day – pitching to 30+ European investors & business leaders. ??The impact? Startups gained critical insights, formed strategic partnerships, and took major steps toward expansion in Europe. ?? What’s next? We’re strengthening the Benelux-Ukraine Startup Corridor to open even more doors for Ukrainian innovators! ?? Read the full story & see the results here:?https://lnkd.in/eNaRpjxH

?? The Rebuild Ukraine Workshops 2025 are in full swing! We’ve just wrapped up a successful first session on March 15th, and the energy was incredible! ?? Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next session on March 29th in Kyiv. This initiative, part of the EIT Jumpstarter pre-accelerator programme within the Seeds of Bravery project, is here to boost Ukrainian innovation and entrepreneurship. By joining, you’ll enhance your potential for future support through Seeds of bravery programmes and Horizon Europe competitions. ?? Who can join? ? Ukrainian entrepreneurs with early-stage projects (TRL 0-3) ? Students eager to turn ideas into reality? ? Researchers looking to commercialise science-based inventions ?? When? March 29th in Kyiv ?? Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/e73UhgXS Let’s continue rebuilding, innovating, and thriving together! ??????

?????????? Put Your Startup on the Global Tech Map! Apply for Viva Technology 2025 VivaTech is Europe’s premier tech event, bringing together top innovators, startups, and investors from around the world. Industry giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon take part, making it a prime opportunity to gain international exposure. ?? When & Where? June 11-14, 2025 | Paris, France We’re selecting 16 Ukrainian tech startups and companies to join the event and showcase their innovations on a global stage. Who Should Apply? ?? Ambitious startups and companies ready to scale – looking for investment, new clients, and partnerships in Europe. ?? Companies with strong Ukrainian tech roots – those conducting R&D in Ukraine or leveraging local innovations. ?? Businesses that identify as Ukrainian – officially registered in Ukraine and highlighting their origins on platforms like Crunchbase and their website. ?? Apply by March 30 for a chance to be selected! ?? More details & application link: https://lnkd.in/dn-ATBrG Fill out the form and get ready to present Ukrainian innovations to the world! ?? The Ukrainian National Stand at Viva Technology 2025 is organized by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Embassy of Ukraine in France, Ukrainian Startup Fund, IT Ukraine Association, together with La French Tech Kyiv, Nazovni.online, and Seeds of Bravery.

???? Explore the Market Opportunities for Startups in Turkey! Curious about what Turkey has to offer for Startups? Save the date and join our Turkey Market Discovery Workshop on April 15 to gain first-hand insights from local experts on market opportunities and listen to entrepreneurs who have conquered the Turkish market. Date: Tuesday, April 15 Time: 14:00 - 17:00 CET Where: Online via Zoom Register now: https://lnkd.in/eB-5wtfB Here is a sneak peek into whom you can expect: Can Saracoglu – a Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, Founding Partner at Archimède Ventures and String Ventures, and Lecturer at Bo?azi?i University. He’s an all-rounder with broad experience and expertise in the local market.? Emrecan Ker?ek – as an early-stage investor at Plug and Play Tech Center, he will provide insight into Turkey’s investment and funding landscape by moderating a panel discussion with ?afak Tüfek?i, ScaleX Ventures, Yagiz Karadeniz, Domino Ventures, and Do?ukan ?etin, APY Ventures. Stay tuned as we reveal more speakers and register today to secure your spot for an informative session packed with useful information on scaling your business to Turkey. ?? Organized by AxisBIC, Plug and Play Tech Center, Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration & Impact Hub Stockholm under the Seeds of Bravery Project.

Market Discovery UK: Expanding Horizons for Ukrainian Startups ???????? Whether you’re exploring market entry or scaling your business, this is the session you don’t want to miss! ?? Tuesday, March 25 ? 15:00 - 17:30 CET ?? Organized by Seeds of Bravery partners: AxisBIC, Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration, Plug and Play Tech Center Register now: https://lnkd.in/eB-5wtfB What’s in store? ? UK Startup Ecosystem & Market Opportunities – Insights from Dr Chris Moore, Technology Specialist in the Department for Business and Trade? ? State & Government Engagement: Entry to the UK Market — Pavlo Kalashnikov, Trade Development Advisor, British Embassy Kyiv ?Panel discussion with UA founders who chose the UK as one of key markets, including:? Eugene Shestopal - CEO & Co-founder Pop Top Antonina Iermeichuk - Co-founder & COO Deus Robotics,? Анатол?й Попель - Founder & CEO Cases,? ? Local Communities & Ecosystem Key Players, Henry Cook - The Bakery ? Universities & Research Facilities – Insights from Pakhi Sharma, Royal Academy of Engineering UK ? Investment Landscape in the UK – Featuring Phil O'Donovan ?(Twelve Winds, Cambridge Angels) & Arthur Perissich (Plug and Play) Moderators of the MD UK would be:? - Fionnuala Wall, AxisBIC - Anastasiia Liubiashcheva, Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration? - Pavlo Kalashnikov, Department for Business and Trade - Larry O'Donoghue, AxisBIC Join us to connect with leading experts, investors, and government representatives shaping the UK’s startup ecosystem, designed for entrepreneurs eager to enter and scale in the UK market.

How Ukrainian universities are driving innovation – and how Seeds of Bravery supports them ?? YEP Accelerator, within the Seeds of Bravery project, has been helping universities reshape their approach to entrepreneurship for nearly a year. Under our mentorship, four pilot universities are building sustainable innovation ecosystems that will continue to thrive beyond the project’s timeline. Here’s what’s happening ?? ?? National Aviation University is launching a science park under a new model and testing a spin-off creation framework to commercialize researchers’ innovations. ?? Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University is fostering a self-sustaining startup community that drives the ecosystem forward. The university is developing entrepreneurial thinking, providing expertise in prototyping, and strengthening IP protection and technology transfer. ?? Lviv Polytechnic National University is expanding partnerships with businesses, ensuring that university innovations don’t just remain research projects but turn into real market-ready products. ?? Нац?ональний техн?чний ун?верситет "Харк?вський пол?техн?чний ?нститут", despite challenging conditions, continues to expand its startup centre, strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem both online and offline, engaging students and researchers in creating impactful solutions. What’s next? ?? Finalizing the legal framework for spin-offs, ensuring it aligns with European best practices while remaining practical for Ukraine ?? Strengthening collaboration with businesses, so student and researcher-led innovations meet real market demands ?? Fostering a strong startup culture within universities to drive continuous innovation We are tackling key challenges to build a resilient and sustainable university startup ecosystem. YEP Accelerator remains committed to this mission within the Seeds of Bravery project, and by the end of the year, the developed models could be scaled to other universities. More exciting developments ahead! ??

???? Announcing the 2025 Edition of the Rebuild Ukraine Workshops! Ukrainian innovators are invited to join the Rebuild Ukraine Workshops 2025, part of the EIT Jumpstarter pre-accelerator programme. These half-day, hybrid training sessions are a key component of the Seeds of Bravery project (UASEEDs) and aim to foster entrepreneurship and accelerate Ukrainian innovation. The workshops are designed to boost your potential for securing support through future UASEEDs programmes and Horizon Europe competitions. Who can participate? ? Ukrainian entrepreneurs with early-stage projects (TRL 0-3) ? Students eager to turn their innovative ideas into reality, regardless of experience with deep tech or science-based startups ? Researchers seeking to commercialise science-based inventions or technologies with market potential ?? When? 15 March and 29 March in Kyiv ?? Reserve your spot today by filling out the form: https://lnkd.in/e73UhgXS Together, let’s rebuild, innovate, and succeed! ??