At the INSCIENCE 2026 conference, four Ukrainian startups received international grants
At the science popular conference INSCIENCE Conference 2026, four Ukrainian startups received financial support from international organizations. This came as a result of successful pitching conducted during the event.
In total, 45 startups participated in the conference exhibition, with 10 teams presenting their developments to international partners. As a result, four projects received grants. The TalentsForUkraine program, initiated by the KSE Foundation, allocated $5,000 each to the startups HEFT, Valvix, and Aspichi. Meanwhile, the startup AURA received a grant of €3,000 from the EU4Innovation East Project.
The HEFT project focuses on implementing artificial intelligence in dairy farms. By using smart collars with wearable sensors, the system analyzes the activity, sleep, and nutrition of cows to improve farm management. Valvix is an agro-platform that provides comprehensive solutions for irrigation automation, climate control, and farm management.
Aspichi develops technologies to enhance resilience in crisis situations. Their product suite includes platforms for mental health support and training programs for military personnel. Previously, Aspichi had already received significant investments, including $35,000 from the Ukrainian Startup Fund and $500,000 from the SMRK fund.
The AURA startup creates adaptive accessories for people who have undergone upper limb amputations, easing their transitional period to prosthetics. The device can be quickly manufactured using 3D printing.
| Startup | Funding | Field |
|---|---|---|
| HEFT | $5,000 | AI for dairy farms |
| Valvix | $5,000 | Agro-platform |
| Aspichi | $5,000 | Technologies for crisis situations |
| AURA | €3,000 | Adaptive accessories |
