An event titled «Digital Horizons: Opportunities for Ukraine» took place, discussing the outcomes of the EU program «Digital Europe». This initiative promotes the development of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, cloud solutions, and the integration of Ukrainian enterprises into the EU digital market.
Since 2022, Ukrainian institutions have been actively acquiring funding through the «Digital Europe» program. To date:
- 19 grant agreements have been signed;
- 75 institutions and organizations have joined the program;
- 7.2 million euros have been attracted for collaborative digital projects with European partners.
Among the organizations that have received funding are the State Enterprise Diya, the Association of «Lviv IT Cluster and Business Services», Polissia National University, the National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute», and others.
One of the key tools for supporting digital initiatives is the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH), established in Ukraine through this program. These hubs assist businesses in testing technologies, adapting digital solutions, and attracting investments. During the event, experiences were shared by Eastern Ukraine EDIH, Win-Win EDIH, CentralUkrainianEDIH, POLIDIH, Clotex Hub, Zaporizhzhia EDIH, EDIH “Kyiv Hitech”, and EUNITED Digital Hub in implementing advanced technologies across various sectors.
Ukrainian companies can benefit from the support of the Office for Entrepreneurship and Export Development, which serves as the national contact point for the «Digital Europe» program. Available on the Diya.Business portal are:
- Free consultations on grant opportunities;
- A series of webinars on digital innovations and funding;
- Grant competitions under the EU program «Digital Europe».
Participation in the program until 2027 allows for funding opportunities in areas such as high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and digital skills. A total of 6 billion euros has been allocated for these purposes. Digitalization is not only a driver of economic development but also a crucial tool in the fight against corruption.
To learn more about the program and to apply for funding, visit the Diya.Business portal.
The recording of the EU program «Digital Europe» presentation is available on the Diya.Business YouTube channel.
The event was organized within the framework of the «Digital Europe» program, coordinated by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Office for Entrepreneurship and Export Development, in collaboration with the national project Diya.Business with support from the German government.