Ukraine's startup scene is supported by several key accelerators, primarily centered in Kyiv. These programs often focus on information technology and software for early-stage companies.

Happy Farm Business Accelerator has made over 40 investments in various startups. Others, like GrowthUP and Sigma Software Labs, have each supported around 20 new ventures.

Below is our list of the best 8 accelerators and incubators in Ukraine.

Failory's Top 8 Picks

Happy Farm provides a full-cycle acceleration program designed to help international IT startups successfully enter the US market. They offer seed funding, dedicated mentorship, and business development support to guide teams from launch to growth.

Year Founded2012
FoundersAnna Degtereva
Nº of Investments44
Nº of Exits2
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As a venture capital firm, GrowthUP runs accelerator programs designed to propel technology and IT startups forward. They combine direct investment with a structured program to help founders build and scale their organizations.

Year Founded2010
FoundersNikolay Savin, Denis Dovgopoliy
Nº of Investments18
Nº of Exits2
Duration (Weeks)16

Operating as the investment wing of IT consulting firm Sigma Software, they provide early-stage software startups with capital and deep technical expertise. Portfolio companies gain a distinct advantage through direct access to the parent company's vast engineering resources and established industry network.

Year Founded2019
Founders
Nº of Investments19
Nº of Exits1
Program TypeOnline
Duration (Weeks)16
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Functioning as a hybrid venture fund and media company, DOUBLETOP champions projects in the cryptocurrency and martech spaces. They equip early-stage startups with a unique combination of capital, market analysis, and media exposure to accelerate their development.

Year Founded2019
FoundersAnton Dziuba
Nº of Investments8
Nº of Exits1

As Ukraine's first independent, non-profit incubator, 1991 Accelerator helps ambitious founders turn early-stage ideas into successful businesses. They focus on the information technology sector, providing the essential framework and support needed to build scalable companies from the ground up.

Year Founded2015
FoundersViktor Gurskyi, Denis Gursky
Nº of Investments
Nº of Exits
Program TypeOnline
Duration (Weeks)12
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6. D3 VC

D3 VC backs pre-seed and seed stage startups from Ukrainian founders building global tech companies. The firm provides initial capital, go-to-market strategy, and a worldwide network to help these entrepreneurs succeed despite the war.

Year Founded2022
Founders
Nº of Investments2
Nº of Exits

Gamegroove Capital invests in gaming’s most promising new talent, helping them create game-changing titles and services. They provide the necessary capital and support for early-stage teams to bring innovative gaming experiences to life.

Year Founded2019
Founders
Nº of Investments5
Nº of Exits
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8. Zade

Zade operates as a product accelerator, helping early-stage startups in fields like fintech and software transform their ideas into tangible solutions. The online program focuses on rapid product development to equip founders for a swift market entry.

Year Founded2020
FoundersYuriy Zahreva, Ivan Denysyuk
Nº of Investments
Nº of Exits
Program TypeOnline
Duration (Weeks)4