24 startups fueling Ukraine's future
Ukrainian startups are demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of the horrific war and its impact on Ukraine's economy. Founders and their teams are developing new technologies to help rebuild the country and create a better future. At Google, we know the power of startups to drive recovery and growth, we stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and are committed to supporting these efforts.
In June, we announced the first batch of 2024 recipients of the Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund. Managed by 1991, the first and largest startup accelerator in Ukraine, the $10 million fund provides additional equity-free cash awards along with Google support, mentorship and product expertise to Ukrainian-founded tech companies. Today, we are proud to announce the latest 24 recipients of the program in Lviv, Ukraine.
Meet the startups
These startups are not only creating new work in traditional sectors, but also using technology to address the unique challenges posed by Russian aggression. In the face of adversity, these Ukrainian entrepreneurs are demonstrating remarkable resilience, developing solutions that contribute to the nation's defense and recovery:
- Ability.ai: A marketing platform powered by AI agents.
- Artellence: AI technologies designed to solve open source intelligence tasks based on data analysis from open sources.
- Claspo: A platform that enables the creation of custom widgets, website popups and inline forms.
- ConnectiveOne: A сonversational AI-powered platform for customer support and sales in enterprises and mid-size businesses.
- CONSOLID.AI: An AI-driven platform for efficient supply chain logistics.
- Elomia Health: An AI-powered chatbot providing accessible mental health support
- Finmap: A cash flow management tool for business owners.
- Hideez: A passwordless workforce identity solutions reconciling digital and physical access.
- INPUT SOFT: A web-based aviation management solution for airports and airlines.
- Jetbeep: An autonomous parcel locker technology provider and open parcel locker network operator.
- JustSpeak AI: An AI English tutor.
- LetsData: An AI solution that protects companies and governments from digital attacks.
- Mantis Analytics: An AI-driven, real-time platform to monitor and analyze information from media and social networks.
- Medvoice: An education platform for healthcare professionals.
- Mssg.me: A mobile website builder.
- Noty.ai: An AI to-do list for knowledge workers.
- obimy: An interaction app that lets people feel closer and stay emotionally connected.
- Osavul: AI-powered security against information threats.
- Pibox: An all-in-one audio collaboration platform.
- PROFEED: An AI-powered system for managing livestock feeding and improving farm efficiency.
- Revisior: A solution to collect and analyze customer feedback from surveys, emails and social media.
- S.Lab: Sustainable packaging on an industrial scale.
- Traces AI: AI-driven video analytics.
- Verba: AI-generated captions for videos.
Each startup will receive up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding, as well as ongoing Google mentorship and product support. These resources aim to help them grow the companies and lay the groundwork for post-war economic recovery. Startups are also eligible to receive an additional $350,000 in Google Cloud credits to help their teams scale operations efficiently.
Applications for the next cohort are now open and I encourage Ukrainian-founded startups to apply on our website by November 17, 2024.
Osavul
Osavul is an AI-powered platform specializing in threat intelligence and information environment assessment, was founded in March 2022 as a direct response to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and the critical need to combat information threats. The platform enables users to detect and analyze hostile activities like disinformation and coordinated attacks.
INPUT SOFT, a startup founded in Ukraine where air travel has been paused for over two years due to the war, develops a platform for airports, airlines, and ground handling companies. This platform helps streamline airport operations, reduce costs, improve resource efficiency and minimize aircraft turnaround times, leading to lower CO2 emissions and enhanced operational performance.
Elomia is an AI-powered chatbot designed to provide accessible mental health support to those who can't access traditional services due to cost or stigma. Elomia helps users talk through problems, analyze thoughts, and receive support.
