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Hybrid20 Oct 202509:30

Digital Innovation Forum

Event details

Mon, 20 Oct 2025, 09:30Mon, 20 Oct 2025, 16:00
National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic”, Online

About event

Central Ukrainian EDIH, with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Ministry of

Digital Transformation of Ukraine (tbc), and the GIZ “DT4SME” Project, is organizing the Digital Innovation

Forum (DIF-2025) — an event designed to become a key platform for promoting digital solutions and innovation in Ukraine.

The Forum will bring together representatives of government institutions, business, academia, and the startup community to discuss strategic priorities of digital transformation and explore new partnership opportunities. In addition to strategic discussions, the Forum will serve as a launchpad for a DIF Startup Competition, offering emerging companies a chance to present their innovations to experts and potential partners.

The event will be held in a hybrid format (online/onsite) and will consist of two main parts:

DIF- Info DAY

A discussion featuring invited experts on key aspects of digital transformation services for enterprises, national digital transformation strategy, and the role of the EDIH network.

During this block, the startup pitch session will be officially announced, with 30 best-registered startups invited to participate.

Date: 20 October 2025

Venue: National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” (hybrid format)

DIF - Startup Pitch Session & Competition

Presentation of 30 selected startups in three thematic categories:

  • HealthTech & Rehabilitation – medical technologies and health recovery solutions; *

  • Smart Manufacturing & Energy Efficiency – innovations in manufacturing and energy efficiency.

  • Digital Solutions & ICT – information and communication technologies and digital services.

Date: 24 October 2025

Venue: National Technical University “Dnipro Polytechnic” (hybrid format)Benefits for Participants

All registered startups will have the opportunity to present their solutions to an expert jury, receive valuable feedback, and increase the visibility of their products.

The top startups will receive exclusive rewards and expert support, including:

  • Free participation in a leading European startup exhibition/competition (travel and accommodation covered);

  • Free digital maturity assessment conducted by EDIH experts with a detailed report.

  • Consultation and support in preparing EIC Accelerator grant applications.

  • Assistance from Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) experts in finding partners and investors.

  • Additional mentoring and advisory support from EDIH and EEN experts to help accelerate growth and scaling.

*Special cash prize in the HealthTech & Rehabilitation category provided by the Veterans Association “Titans.UA” to stimulate the development of the winning startup.

Winners in each category will receive a unique opportunity to present their innovations during the International

Automotive and Mobility Forum, which will serve as the final highlight of DIF-2025 and will celebrate the most impactful technologies for Ukraine’s economic development.

Registration link for startup competition: https://forms.gle/VtYmynCUMVx4xn637

Contact data: +380445259841, central@ukraine-edih.com

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