Payoneer and WIN-WIN EDIH join forces to support Ukrainian startups.

Fintech company Payoneer, which serves businesses worldwide, and the European Digital Innovation Hub WIN-WIN EDIH, established in Ukraine under the EU’s Digital Europe program with a total budget of €7.9B, have announced their collaboration. The goal is to help Ukrainian startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) successfully scale to international markets.

This partnership aims to strengthen Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem through knowledge exchange and practical education. It is part of a broader initiative to accelerate Ukraine’s digital recovery and deepen its integration into the European innovation ecosystem. Over the next four years it is intended for the program to support more than 1,000 organizations – including startups, SMEs, government institutions, and research centers.

The initiative focuses on priority industries such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, automation, EdTech, energy, and green technologies. It will assist Ukrainian businesses in implementing DeepTech solutions and building long-term competitiveness in the global market.