Description
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv invites proposals from U.S. and Ukrainian not-for-profit organizations for the America House Innovation and Tech Lab, a program designed to strengthen U.S.–Ukraine cooperation in innovation, technology, and creative industries during Ukraine's critical economic recovery period. The program aims to connect Ukrainian startups, technology leaders, creative entrepreneurs, and emerging innovators with U.S. expertise, companies, and innovation ecosystems to expand opportunities for U.S. partnerships and increase engagement with American organizations, while supporting Ukraine's economic competitiveness and integration with U.S. markets and standards. The program will provide practical training, real-world U.S. market exposure, and sustained partnerships to help Ukrainian innovators scale to the U.S., partner with American companies, establish U.S.-based operations, and become part of the American innovation ecosystem. Key activities include thematic lectures, workshops, mentorship, networking events, and investor engagement delivered via the Embassy's American Spaces network.
• The program will focus on innovation-driven Ukrainian entrepreneurs and business leaders, including startup founders, growth-oriented SMEs, technology leaders, and innovation ecosystem representatives.
• The program will be implemented in partnership with the American Spaces team to identify and recruit participants from primary and secondary audiences.
• The program will include programming at two to three American Spaces, including the America Houses in Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa, and/or the Windows on America.
• The program will be part of the America House Business Impact Series.