Results of the Training on Preparing Projects for Grant Competitions and Writing Grant Applications, which took place at Kyiv Academic University as part of the Academ.City Startup School

From June 3 to 5, 2025, the Kyiv Academic University hosted a three-day training on preparing projects for grant competitions, organized by the International and Grant Activities Department of the Kyiv Academic University as part of the Academ.City Startup School.

The training participants - scientific teams, young researchers, and startup representatives - worked in a hybrid format (in-person and online), gaining knowledge on how to participate in national and European grant programs.

The program included:

1. an overview of current grant opportunities for Ukrainian researchers;
2. practice of drafting project applications in accordance with European requirements;
3. analysis of applications from the perspective of expert evaluators;
4. forming effective teams and creating pitch presentations.   

The training was conducted by UAC specialists, in particular, representatives of the International and Grants Department, the Open Innovation Ecosystems Laboratory, TISC, as well as invited experts and mentors.

The training was an important step in improving the quality of project applications and strengthening the competitiveness of Ukrainian teams in international competitions.

You can recall the events of the training by watching the video here:

You can view photos from the event here.

We thank all the participants, experts, mentors and partners for their co-creation in mastering new skills and knowledge during the training, support and cooperation!

The event is implemented within the framework of a pilot project of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in cooperation with the Innovation Development Fund to create a network of startup schools - incubators - accelerators on the basis of higher education institutions and research institutions.