Greencubator

Join the official presentation of the groundbreaking "𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆" report prepared by The Possible Alliance members: Civic, Ukrainian Social Venture Fund, SILab Ukraine, 🇺🇦 Promprylad Foundation, Greencubator, Impact Force, Western Ukrainian cluster of social enterprises, CSR Ukraine, School of ME, Save the Children UK, and DEC—along with the highly valued contribution of Impact Europe. The Impact Economy is at the heart of Ukraine’s recovery. Businesses are not only generating profit but also driving social change, environmental sustainability, and long-term resilience. Impact entrepreneurs are tackling urgent challenges, from rebuilding communities to rethinking supply chains, all while creating a new economic model rooted in sustainability and purpose.  💡 But how are impact businesses reshaping Ukraine’s economy?  💡 What challenges do they face?  💡 How can investors, international organizations, and policymakers accelerate this movement? 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓   𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐂𝐄𝐓)   𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭: 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 We’ll explore the untapped potential of Ukraine’s impact-driven businesses and how they shape a more resilient and inclusive economy. Join us!

Our Dearest Green Community, it's our birthday 🌱. These days, 16 years ago, two brothers, Roman Zinchenko and Andriy Zinchenko, turned their idea into reality and created Greencubator. As Roman loves to say, "We were tired of hearing the same boring presentations at conferences and believed we could talk about energy in a fun, engaging, and exciting way." What began in 2008 as a platform for renewable energy initiatives has blossomed into a vibrant community of green technologies and sustainable solutions. 🎂 Over these 16 years, we have: • Nurtured over 160 green innovation companies, fueling their growth and potential. • Awarded over €2.8 million in grants, thanks to the invaluable support of partners like the EBRD, the European Union, The Possible, ClimateLaunchpad and many more, empowering climate innovation. • Celebrated when graduates of our programs raised more than €12.8 million in investments in 2023 alone! • Hosted countless trainings, webinars, panel discussions, camps, and networking events. • Amplified Ukraine's voice at numerous international events worldwide. • Empowered Ukrainian businesses with energy sustainability training. • Volunteered and supported the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Our work in implementing green technologies and promoting business development in Ukraine has been recognized with numerous awards. However, the most important reward for Greencubator is to see the incredible number of friends and partners who are ready to pave the way for a sustainable future and green recovery of Ukraine together with us, as well as the number of successful businesses that Greencubator has been honored to support 🏆 At the Heart of Green Innovation 🌱 We are celebrating 16 years and have plans for even more. With many projects and even greater scale. So stay tuned 😉 With heartfelt gratitude, Your Greencubator Team Roman Zinchenko Olga Zubchyk Olga Iermak Daria Prokaza Oksana Yutovets Valeriia Mosiienko Victor Sabaldashov Kseniia Potuzhna Olexandra Danchenko Kataryna Nazarova GO TO-U Hempire UA The Good Plastic Company Delfast Inc. 🇺🇦 Releaf Paper S.Lab FRENDT Carbominer MELT WATER Inc. UNIDO Cleantech Innovation UNDP Ukraine rekava Mycelia Tech - Leather material from mushrooms and agri byproducts LUAZ ECOFACTOR RECUP.GREEN | Where waste ends, opportunity begins! Prengi Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund Advansys Group LLC Promoting Enterprise K.tex LLC PRANA INPUT SOFT Ukrainian Startup Fund ClimateLaunchpad Ron Bloemers and many more Thank you for being part of our journey 💚

⚡️ 👨💼 This winter, Greencubator held a series of trainings of the #Energy #Resilience Business Academy in 5 cities across the country with the support of UNDP #Ukraine and the Japan - The Government of Japan. The main goal of this project was to teach Ukrainian entrepreneurs how to effectively adapt their businesses to the energy crisis caused by the war.  125 entrepreneurs from different regions of Ukraine have been trained at the Academy. Among them were businesses from #Vinnytsia, #Kharkiv, #Odesa, #Lviv, #Kyiv, #Chernihiv, many relocated businesses, as well as two participants who came directly from #Kherson. 📍 These companies represented a variety of sectors: from producers of agricultural products, ceramics, cosmetics, PVC pipes and technological products for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to energy companies and entrepreneurs from tourism, medicine, construction and electric transport. Many participants emphasized this training program's importance and relevance for their business. 🙌 🇺🇦 According to them, thanks to the Energy Resilience Academy, they were able to gain not only knowledge but also a strong motivation to implement innovative solutions that will help improve the efficiency of their companies. 💚 We are grateful to our trainers, Roman Zinchenko, Julia Usenko, Stanislav Melnyk, Vadym Lytvyn and guest speakers who filled this training program with valuable practical knowledge! Today, we are pleased to invite you to read interesting feedback from participants in all cities: https://lnkd.in/dykmJnJW 📈 #Greencubator intends to continue this project online to provide tools for adaptation and development in the current environment to even more Ukrainian businesses and communities. Special thanks to the Greencubator team, who make this project possible! Olga Iermak, Oksana Yutovets, Kseniia Potuzhna, Olga Zubchyk, Valeriia Mosiienko, Daria Prokaza 💚

Dear green community! 💚 This is a message from Olga Zubchyk, Climate Innovation Vouchers project coordinator. I sincerely congratulate you (and myself) on the conclusion of the fourth and final wave of the Climate Innovation Vouchers grant project in Ukraine! These four waves have been a real adventure for the Greencubator team — with all the challenges, achievements, awards, and gratitude. We have supported the development of dozens of Ukrainian businesses that are now operating not only in Ukraine but also around the world. Of course, in the story of the Climate Innovation Vouchers, we have had companies that were unable to complete their grant projects due to the outbreak of a full-scale war. However, even in the most difficult times, our Ukrainian businesses remained the ones who inspired us! They inspire us with their work. They inspire with resilience. They inspire with ideas. And this is the main reason for us to look for new opportunities for the development of Ukrainian climate businesses. Our resilience, motivation, and desire to move forward on our homeland give us strength. Thank you for that 💙💛 And no, I'm not saying goodbye.... We continue our work to support Ukrainian businesses.  In the meantime, I'm sharing with you the great results of this final wave of Climate Innovation Vouchers: ✅ 158 registered applicants; ✅ 51 applications submitted (finalized and accepted for consideration); ✅ 38 new service providers; ✅ 7 consultations for more than 250 participants; 💡 What's next? We are currently conducting the first stage of application evaluation - qualification selection.  The project team analyzes applications based on basic criteria: 🔹 Companies must be implementing or developing climate-friendly technologies. 🔹 They must be registered in Ukraine, have been operating for at least 1 year, and belong to small or medium-sized businesses. 📌 There is still a lot of work to be done! We will notify all participants whose applications will be selected for the second stage — expert evaluation. 🏆 The Climate Innovation Vouchers scheme is part of the EBRD's Finance and Technology Transfer Centre for Climate Change (FINTECC) programme, which the EU supports through the EU4CLIMATE initiative. The Ukrainian NGO Greencubator has successfully implemented the project in Ukraine since its launch in 2017.

#PartnerNews It is an important day for tech industry leaders! 🔥If you are developing #EdTech, #AgriFoodTech, #HealthTech or #Energy & #Environment Tech, Tech Clusters Conference 2025 is an event not to be missed! Together with experts and market participants, we will dive into: ▪️the main challenges and opportunities of technology clusters ▪️panel discussions with industry experts and government representatives ▪️Q&A format to get answers to the most pressing questions ⭐️Panel 1: “Tech clusters as a mechanism in innovation ecosystem to boost development and overcome challenges in education and healthcare of Ukraine ”. Panel discussion with EdTech and HealthTech representatives: ▪️Moderator: Veronika Senkina, CEO Instapreneurs ▪️Speaker from HealthTech Cluster: Dmytro Horylik, CEO DrugCard ▪️Speaker from EdTech Cluster: Volodymyr Strashko, CEO Unicorn School ⭐️Panel 2: “Public-private partnership for building an innovation ecosystem: from support to regulation”. Panel discussion with Energy&Environment Tech and AgriFoodTech representatives.  ▪️ Moderator: Roman Zinchenko, Chairman of the Board at Greencubator ▪️ Speaker from AgriFood Tech Cluster: Oleh Kravchuk, COO of PROFEED ▪️ Speaker from Energy & Environment Tech Cluster: Mariia Alipatova, CEO & Founder of Tova Industries, Head of Startup Ecosystem at KSE 📅 26 February 2025 🕕 registration starts at 15:00 📍 Unit City, Core hall ❕ Format: offline event 🎤 Speakers: TBA 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/deiuAHZe  🗣 Language of the event: Ukrainian The event is part of the cluster development program created with the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine as part of the @Good Governance Fund project "Innovation Ecosystem" funded by UK International Development. The project delivery partners are Abt Global and KPMG Ukraine in partnership with Techosystem. See you there!

🇺🇦⚡ 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝘆𝗶𝘃! Over the past months, we’ve been working to strengthen Ukrainian businesses against the energy crisis caused by Russian attacks on our critical infrastructure. Through the 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆, we brought practical knowledge and hands-on solutions to entrepreneurs in 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝘃, 𝗢𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗮, 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗮, 𝗟𝘃𝗶𝘃, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝘆𝗶𝘃. ✅ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱: 🔹 Equipped businesses with tools to enhance energy resilience and improve energy efficiency 🔹 Created a community of forward-thinking entrepreneurs ready to navigate the energy crisis 🔹 Saw participants immediately applying their knowledge to strengthen their operations the very next day! We believe this wasn’t just another training — it was a starting point for building a more energy-efficient and sustainable business ecosystem in #Ukraine 💡🔋 A huge thank you to our partners, participants, and incredible speakers who made this journey so impactful: 👏 Julia Usenko, Stanislav Melnyk, Vadym Lytvyn, Yaroslava Konchenko, and Roman Zinchenko – your expertise made this program invaluable! The Energy #Resilience Academy was developed as part of the "Sustainable Business Platform. Academy" of UNDP Ukraine in collaboration with #Greencubator, within the ‘Transformative Recovery for Human Security in Ukraine’ project, supported by the Japan - The Government of Japan.

#PartnerNews ⚡STRUM: Analytics of Effective Solutions – an online conference on efficient data analysis. 📅 February 27, 11:00 | Free participation More information and registration ➡️ bit.ly/4aPNn3F Robot_dreams is bringing together top experts to explore the world of data analytics and its practical applications. Speakers from Plarium, Railsware, MacPaw 🇺🇦, Preply, and other leading IT companies will share insights on: 👉 Analyzing products at different stages of development 👉 Using people analytics to build effective teams 👉 Miltech analytics cases relevant to the commercial sector 👉 Implementing AI tools in analytics systems Special guest – Ruslan Nepershyn, Data Scientist Team Lead at mono. This event is valuable for data analysts, product and project managers, developers, HR professionals, AI experts, and entrepreneurs seeking to improve business efficiency. Network partners of the conference: Brainstack, Universe Group, United Tech.

🌍🌱 Greencubator continues supporting businesses across 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, helping entrepreneurs develop and scale climate innovations. Recently, our Olga Zubchyk presented the 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 grant project at the Diia.Business Entrepreneur Support Center in Uzhhorod during the online event “Dialogue between Government and Business.” During the event, Oleksandr Patskan, Deputy Head of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administrations, highlighted that many donors are now actively providing financial support for businesses focused on reducing environmental impact and improving sustainability. One of these key opportunities is the Climate Innovation Vouchers, implemented by Greencubator with funding from the EBRD and the European Union. 💡𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀? ✔️ Up to €50,000 in grant support for businesses developing or implementing green technologies ✔️ A chance to scale sustainable solutions and contribute to a cleaner future ✔️ Open to Transcarpathian entrepreneurs and businesses from across Ukraine ⏳ Don’t miss out! Applications are open until 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟰. 📌 More details & apply now: https://lnkd.in/dqjp_Kze

The Investment Catalog of Impact Enterprises has been released on the Diia.Business portal, created with the participation of Greencubator and initiated by The Possible alliance of organizations. This catalog is part of the global trend of impact investing and brings together businesses that are making the world a better place through innovation and sustainable development 🌍 💡 What’s inside? 🔹 30 impact enterprises — 12 of them green businesses, the rest focused on social and community-driven innovation, from inclusion to education. 🔹 Opportunities for investors — fund socially responsible and sustainable businesses that contribute to Ukraine’s economic recovery and the development of a sustainable society. 🔹 Support for MSMEs — gain access to investments, institutional support, and real-life success stories of businesses that have already secured funding. 🌱 We are proud that among the participants in the catalog are 7 companies working in the field of green technologies, which are grantees and alumni of Greencubator projects: ✅ Rekava – biodegradable products from coffee industry waste ☕♻️ ✅ Mycelia Tech – cruelty-free, durable leather made from mycelium 🍄 ✅ FRENDT – precision farming & high-quality agricultural equipment 🚜 ✅ S.Lab – eco-friendly packaging from agricultural waste & mycelium 📦 ✅ LUAZ Care – electric vehicles accessible to people with disabilities ♿🔋 ✅ Advansys – energy-efficient commercial & industrial real estate 🏢 ✅ MELT WATER CLUB Inc. – innovative slow-freezing technology for water purification 💧 The catalogue also highlights social enterprises that are making an impact, like Museum in the Dark and Sunny Coffee, which empower people with visual impairments. These projects focus on community recovery, job creation for vulnerable groups, and solving pressing social challenges. 📢 Want to join the catalogue? If you're a micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise dedicated to social or environmental impact, apply now to be included! 🌿✨ 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d_fn6XNe

🌱💵 How can green startups secure funding? On February 3, at a training from Greencubator and the Ukrainian Startup Fund, experts shared their advice for Ukrainian startups in climate innovation. Here are the main takeaways: 💡 "To find relevant grant programs, consider national and international initiatives, use LinkedIn to search for opportunities, attend events with donors, and reach out to experienced partners. It is important to understand that when you effectively work with grant applications, funders themselves begin to approach you with funding offers. This happens if you already have experience in implementing successful grant projects and a solid reputation. Therefore, creating a fundraising strategy that will help you approach the process systematically and effectively use all opportunities is necessary," – says Bohdan Kruhlyk, director of FRENDT. 🌍 "Online events for startups are a powerful tool for networking and attracting investors, even if they don't provide direct financial benefits. Despite the difficulties of attending offline events, many online competitions can open up new opportunities. For example, during my presentation at the Startup World Cup, an investor who was interested in the project wrote to me during the presentation. We didn't win the competition but got valuable contacts and eventually attracted significant investment," – says Rodion Borokhovych, Head of Business Development at ECOFACTOR. 📌 When applying for grants, Olga Zubchyk, project manager of Greencubator and the Climate Innovation Vouchers grant project, advises: 📝 "Stick to the deadline and carefully review the application, as it may require preparation that is difficult to do in one day in a high-quality way. If the question is specific, for example, about reducing emissions, add arguments, research, or examples of similar projects. This will help the jury and experts evaluate your application correctly. Read the requirements of the donor carefully and answer the questions." 🔗 We remind you that Ukrainian green startups and small and medium-sized businesses can receive up to €50,000 in grants under the Climate Innovation Vouchers project. 📅 The deadline is February 14. 📌 Details: https://climate.biz/ Use all the opportunities, build a fundraising strategy, and grow!