About Us

Building Bridges Between Innovators

Who Are We

The Kyiv–Vienna Innovation Bridge is a bold initiative uniting entrepreneurs, innovators, talents, and organizations from Ukraine and Austria. We believe that when visionary minds and leading institutions join forces across borders, they unlock limitless opportunities to shape the future.

What We Do

We accelerate strategic collaborations and empower daring innovation projects that connect Ukraine and Austria with the wider EU market. By building strong bridges between founders, talents, investors, and institutions, we create pathways for groundbreaking ideas to grow and thrive on a global scale.

Our Vision

We envision a vibrant ecosystem where ambitious entrepreneurs, forward-thinking talents, and impactful organizations work hand in hand to drive transformative innovation. Together, we are shaping a future where Ukrainian and Austrian ingenuity fuels projects that change Europe and the world  for the better.

Creating Real Impact Across Borders

Empowering Innovation, Driving Joint Investments, and Building Stronger Communities in Ukraine, Austria, and Beyond.

Bridging Innovation Across Borders

Kyiv–Vienna Innovation Bridge connects entrepreneurs, talents, investors, and organizations from Ukraine and Austria to spark bold ideas and joint innovation projects.

Driving Strategic Collaborations

We foster meaningful partnerships and cooperation that accelerate innovative solutions tackling real-world challenges.

Enabling Joint Investments

Our platform promotes shared investment opportunities, fueling growth and scaling promising ventures across both ecosystems.

Expanding Market Access

We open doors to the wider European Union market, helping Ukrainian startups reach new customers and partners despite ongoing challenges.

Creating Economic and Social Impact

Supported projects generate jobs, strengthen communities, and contribute to economic resilience in Ukraine, Austria, and beyond.

Shaping a Future of Innovation and Hope

By empowering visionary founders and institutions, we build a vibrant ecosystem driven by creativity, courage, and lasting positive change.

Our Proud Achievements

1
Supported Startups
10
Founders Engaged
1
Female Supported
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organizations

Meet the Organizations

The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine drives digital development, supports the tech ecosystem, and strengthens Ukraine’s global digital presence.

The Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) is a state institution that supports early-stage tech startups with funding, drives the Ukrainian startup ecosystem, and promotes Ukrainian innovations globally.

BeFounder is an international accelerator helping startups grow and succeed in Europe, especially in the DACH region, with global mentorship and strong resources.