Curated B2B meetings
Pre-qualified German enterprise partners
Business delegation · Ukraine → Germany
Female Entrepreneurship in IT & AI:Tech Mission to Berlin
A curated delegation for Ukrainian women founders and C-level executives in tech — connecting you with German enterprise partners, investors, and ecosystem players in Berlin.
- Berlin, Germany
- 17–21 November 2026
- Up to 10 women founders
- C-level representatives only
- B2B meetings & demo sessions
- plus strategic partnerships
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About the Program
Five days that open the German market
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, strategic partners, and investors — through structured B2B meetings, product demos, and the Deutsch-Ukrainisches Wirtschaftsforum.
Organised by GIZ Ukraine and Kyiv IT Cluster with full matchmaking and logistics support. Accommodation, meals, and local transport in Berlin are covered — participants cover only their travel to and from Germany.
Product demonstrations
Demo sessions and pilot opportunities
Wirtschaftsforum
Access to the Deutsch-Ukrainisches Wirtschaftsforum
Matchmaking profile
Full scouting profile prepared by KITC
Berlin tech network
VCs, accelerators and innovation hubs
Program agenda
Five days in Berlin
Day 01
Arrival & company visits
Company visits, thematic meetings and first B2B sessions across Berlin.
Day 02
Berlin Adlershof
Visit to the Adlershof tech park, innovation hubs and evening reception.
Day 03
Wirtschaftsforum (Conference)
Deutsch-Ukrainisches Wirtschaftsforum — the program's flagship day.
Day 04
Follow-up meetings
Deep-dive follow-ups with partners, plus networking across the city.
Day 05
Departures
Final morning wrap-up and departures.
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
Open exclusively to women in C-level positions at Ukrainian IT and AI companies. All criteria must be met — applications that do not satisfy each condition will not proceed to selection.
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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
Timeline
From application to Berlin
14 September
Applications open
Call announced by KITC and GIZ Ukraine.
Until 25 September
Application window
Submit before midnight on 25 September.
Open now1–5 October
Screening & selection
Eligibility review, scoring, and GIZ sign-off.
5 October
Results notified
Selected and declined applicants are informed.
17–21 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 Ukraine and Kyiv IT Cluster. Participation is free of charge.
Covered by the program
- ✓Program organisation and coordination — full event management by KITC and GIZ Ukraine
- ✓Matchmaking — curated B2B schedule with pre-qualified German partners
- ✓Scouting profile — English-language company profile prepared by KITC
- ✓Access to official events — Wirtschaftsforum, 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
- ✓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 partners
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) unites IT companies, startups, universities, and ecosystem partners in Ukraine. KITC leads matchmaking, company scouting, and business profile preparation for the delegation, drawing on its network of 150+ member companies.
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.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? Write to hello@kyivitcluster.ua
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.uaApply now
Ready to meet the German market?
Applications are open until 25 September 2026. The selection committee reviews all submissions after the deadline.
Reviewed by KITC and GIZ Ukraine · Results by 5 October 2026