Digital Innovation Forum (DIF-2025)
CentralUkrainianEDIH, with the support of the GIZ project “DT4SME”, is organizing the Digital Innovation Forum (DIF-2025) – an event that will become a key platform for the development of digital solutions and innovations in Ukraine!
The forum will bring together representatives from government institutions, business, academia, and the startup community to discuss strategic priorities for digital transformation and create new partnership opportunities.
In addition to strategic discussions, the forum will serve as the launchpad for a startup competition, giving young companies the chance to present their solutions to experts and potential partners.
When and Where?
October 20, 2025 – Information session at Yuriy Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic National University + online.
October 24, 2025 – Pitch session (startup competition) at Dnipro National Technical University + online.
Startup Competition Categories:
- & Rehabilitation – medical technologies and solutions in health recovery and rehabilitation (special cash prize from the Veterans Association “Titans.UA”)
- Manufacturing & Energy Efficiency – innovations in manufacturing and energy efficiency
- Solutions & ICT – information and communication technologies and digital services
All registered startups will have the opportunity to:
- Present their solutions to an experienced jury
- Receive valuable feedback and new contacts
- Gain visibility for their product
For the winners – exclusive rewards and support:
- Free participation in a leading European startup exhibition/competition (travel and accommodation covered)
- Free digital assessment from EDIH experts
- Consultations on preparing grant proposals for the EIC Accelerator
- Assistance from EEN experts in finding partners and investors
- Mentoring and advisory opportunities from EDIH and EEN
DIF-2025 Final – winner presentations during the international Automotive and Mobility Forum, where the best innovative technologies for Ukraine’s economic development will be recognized!
Register now and become part of the innovation transformation:
Information Session Participants.
Startup Competition Participants.
Contacts for inquiries: +380445259841 | central@ukraine-edih.com
