Concrete, cement, rebar, mineral wool, foam plastic. These are all ordinary words when used with regard to construction. Hemp is a less ordinary word, isn’t it? This is the story of a Ukrainian startup manufacturing building materials based on industrial hemp and already exporting its technologies abroad. Read more
The Ukrainian company named “Symbol” launched the manufacture of plain bearings from scrap ferrous metals, replacing traditional bronze. Today’s metallurgy uses mostly bronze bearings, and the production of this nonferrous metal leaves a substantial energy and carbon trace. The manufacture from scrap metals is more economically beneficial and less harmful for public health and the environment. Symbol became a winner of Climate Innovation Vouchers, a grant program from EBRD and the EU implemented in Ukraine by Greencubator. Read more
Sirocco Energy’s Ukrainian team designed a wind turbine capable of transforming wind energy into power not somewhere out there in the field but where people need it the most – in the city. It may significantly accelerate Ukraine’s advance toward clean energy. Read more
Grants, funding and low-interest loans for startups and scientists are disbursed every year under various programs from the EU. One of the largest of them is Horizon 2020. Read on to learn where to find information about available funding under Horizon 2020 and how to apply for a grant. Read more
This article will tell you about what Ukrainian scientists are developing with the support from the EU, and answer the most frequently asked questions about the EU’s Horizon 2020 Program Read more
Using Ukrainian businesses as an example, we will tell you about the companies working successfully with the European Union Read more
Horizon 2020 is the EU funding programme for research and innovation with a €80 billion budget. The program is open to all research, educational organizations and business representatives from all over the world. Read more
