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Business delegation · Ukraine → Germany
Female Entrepreneurship in Times of War
A curated delegation for Ukrainian women founders and C-level executives in tech — connecting you with German associations, ecosystem players, and companies, including participation in the German-Ukrainian Business Forum in Berlin.
- Berlin, Germany
- 17–21 November 2026
- Up to 10 women founders
- C-level representatives only
- Curated program
- to open access to German market
Application closes in
Apply before 5 October 2026, 23:59 EEST
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About the Program
Meet Partners and Buyers in Germany
This delegation is designed exclusively for women leading Ukrainian IT and AI companies ready to enter or expand in the German market. Over five intensive days you meet enterprise buyers and strategic partners — through structured B2B meetings and the German-Ukrainian Business Forum.
Accommodation and local transport in Berlin are covered — participants cover only their travel to and from Germany.
German-Ukrainian Business Forum
Access to the German-Ukrainian Business Forum
Curated B2B meetings
Pre-qualified German companies
Matchmaking profile
Full scouting profile prepared by KITC
Program agenda
Program agenda in Berlin
Day 01
Arrival
Day 02
Official Program Day
Day 03
Official Program Day
Day 04
German-Ukrainian Business Forum
Day 05
Departures
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
Open exclusively to women in C-level positions at Ukrainian companies. All criteria must be met — applications that do not satisfy each condition will not proceed to selection.
Criterion 1 — Core business
IT & AI company
The company's core product or service is technology itself: software, AI / data products, or IT services it builds and sells. Serving or supporting IT companies — recruitment, consulting, marketing, legal, accounting — does not qualify.
Criterion 2 — Who attends
Women-led company
The attending representative is a woman holding a C-level position (CEO, CTO, COO, CFO, CPO, or Founder)
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Ukrainian registration
Company is officially registered in Ukraine with 51%+ Ukrainian ownership
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Sanctions-free
Company, owners, and management are not on any sanctions lists
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No bankruptcy or tax debts
No active bankruptcy proceedings or outstanding tax obligations
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Non-occupied territory
Company operates from non-occupied territory of Ukraine
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English-language presence
Company has a website or materials in English or German
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C-level representative
The attending person is authorised to conduct business negotiations
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Fluent business English
Meetings run in English — no interpreter is provided
Eligible technology sectors
Companies from all civilian IT and AI verticals are welcome. This shows where an eligible IT / AI company can operate — it does not extend eligibility to companies whose main business is serving the IT industry.
AI & DataEnterprise SoftwareFinTechHealthTechEdTechCommerceIndustry 4.0GreenTechCybersecuritySmart CityMediaTech
Timeline
From application to Berlin
14 September
Applications open
Call announced by KITC and GIZ.
Until 5 October
Application window
Submit your application online.
12–18 October
Interviews completed
Applicant interviews have been completed.
19 October
Finalists announced
The program finalists will be announced.
Next step17–21 November
Berlin visit
Five days of meetings, events, and networking.
Program coverage
What the Program covers
The delegation is organised with institutional support from GIZ and Kyiv IT Cluster. Participation is free of charge.
Covered by the program
- ✓Program organisation and coordination — full event management by KITC and GIZ
- ✓Matchmaking — curated B2B schedule with pre-qualified German partners
- ✓Scouting profile — English-language company profile prepared by KITC
- ✓Access to official events — German-Ukrainian Business Forum, evening reception, Adlershof visit
- ✓Accommodation in Berlin — hotel for the full duration of the visit
- ✓Meals during the program — catering and group meals at official events
- ✓Local transport in Berlin — transfers between meetings, venues, and events
- ✓Pre-departure briefing — online session with logistics and meeting details
- ✓Insurance — travel and health insurance for participants during the program
- ✓Ongoing support — KITC contact available throughout the visit
Participant pays independently
- ✕Travel to Germany and back — arranged and paid by the participant, by any means — flight, train, or car
- ✕Promotional materials — printed brochures, roll-ups, or product samples brought to Berlin
The only cost borne by the participant is travel to Germany and back. Accommodation, meals, and all local transport in Berlin are arranged and covered by the program.
Organised by
Program operators
This delegation trip is part of a project financed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the BMWE. Bitkom, Germany's digital association representing more than 2,200 companies in the country's digital economy, is a partner in this initiative.
Lead organiser
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH implements development cooperation projects on behalf of the German Federal Government. GIZ Ukraine supports Ukraine's reform process and resilience across multiple sectors, including economic development and private sector support.
giz.de/ukraine →Ukrainian coordinator
Kyiv IT Cluster (KITC) brings together IT and AI companies, startups, universities, and ecosystem partners from the Kyiv region, while cooperating with IT clusters, business associations, and industry networks across Ukraine to support business matchmaking, company scouting, and international market opportunities.
kyivitcluster.ua →Participants
Selected companies
Published after 5 October 2026
Profiles of selected companies and their representatives appear here once selection is finalised and participants have been notified.
Information partners
Program information partners
A state-backed institution that supports early-stage Ukrainian tech startups with non-equity grants, global exposure, and connections to corporate and international partners.
usf.com.ua →
The business school of the Kyiv School of Economics, offering MBA and executive programs for business leaders since 2015.
gbs.kse.ua →
An EU-funded facility strengthening innovation ecosystems in the Eastern Partnership, connecting startups, investors and institutions with European networks and funding.
eu4innovationeast.eu/ →
A public organization uniting Ukrainian IT companies, universities, and authorities to build an ecosystem for technology business, rooted in Kharkiv and expanding globally since 2015.
it-kharkiv.com →FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? Write to hello@kyivitcluster.com
No. Participation is completely free of charge. The only cost borne by participants is travel to Germany and back.
Contacts
Get in touch
One email for everything — questions about the delegation, support with your application, or partnership opportunities.
hello@kyivitcluster.comApply now
Ready to meet the German market?
Applications are open. The selection committee reviews submissions on a rolling basis — a call may also close earlier once enough qualified participants have been selected.
Results by 5 October 2026