Training on preparing projects for grant competitions and writing grant proposals

The Grant Office of Kyiv Academic University and the Academ.City project invite you to participate in the Training on Preparing Projects for Grant Competitions and Writing Grant Proposals, held within the framework of the Academ.City Startup School.

Objective of the training:
To enhance the knowledge and skills of research groups and project teams in preparing proposals for grant competitions.

Participants will:
• Learn about opportunities for Ukrainian researchers to participate in EU and Ukrainian grant programs, competition conditions, and project preparation approaches;
• Be able to select competitions suitable for developing their research idea or project;
• Study how to prepare grant proposals in accordance with European rules and practices;
• Learn to conduct self-evaluation of proposals using the approaches of European expert evaluators;
• Gain practical skills in building a project team, developing implementation plans and budgets, and collaborating with partners within a consortium.

The acquired knowledge and skills will help participants improve the quality of their proposals and increase their chances of obtaining funding.

Trainers: Experts from Kyiv Academic University (Grant Office, Open Innovation Lab, TISC), invited experts, and mentors.
Duration: 3 days
Dates: November 4–6, 2025
Format: Hybrid (in-person and online).
The venue will be announced to registered participants.

Participants will receive handouts, presentations, and certificates of professional development.

Registration: https://forms.gle/a9ukaiY2awy7yCwN6

For questions, please contact:
Tetiana Narizhna
t.narizhna@kau.edu.ua +38050 4690487

The event is implemented within the experimental project of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on establishing a network of startup schools–incubators–accelerators at higher education institutions and research organizations.

Events of the Academ.City Startup School provide scientists and students with the opportunity to transform their research ideas and developments into project proposals under the guidance of experienced mentors for submission to grant programs and presentation to potential investors. The school also assists in team expansion (project managers, students, specialists) and finding business partners to form a project consortium.

We strive to create an environment that fosters innovative ideas, supports academic startups, and integrates them into the international innovation ecosystem.