Backed by both governments and led by Blue Lake VC, the 2026 programme will support 20 high-growth companies through investor access and market-entry support.
The UK–Ukraine TechBridge has officially launched a new phase of its Investment Accelerator project for 2026, offering Ukrainian technology startups a structured pathway to expand into the UK market and connect with leading investors.
This builds on the success of previous phases of the Investment Accelerator, which has generated over £10 million in new investment and business deals for Ukrainian tech startups.
Supported by the UK Government and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, and led by Blue Lake VC https://www.bluelakevc.com/, the project will work with 20 high-growth Ukrainian tech companies (Late Seed–Series A), providing investment readiness support, practical workshops, and a cohort-based programme of support in a hybrid format throughout May- culminating in an in-person pitching showcase at London Tech Week in June 2026.
A key focus of this year’s programme is direct 1-1 access to investors, enabling founders to build meaningful relationships with UK Venture Capital and to navigate fundraising in a new market.
The programme is delivered by Blue Lake VC, an early-stage London-based Venture Capital firm founded by two Ukrainian entrepreneurs – Lyubov Guk and David Gilgur, investing in exceptional international entrepreneurs to grow in the UK.
According to Lyubov Guk, Founding Partner, Blue Lake VC:
“Entering the UK market is not easy, and fundraising without an existing network is even harder.
This programme is designed to remove those barriers – giving founders direct access to investors and helping them build real, long-term relationships.”
Nataliia Denikeieva, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, shared:
“We are proud to launch the Investment Accelerator for the third time as part of UK-Ukraine TechBridge.
Even in wartime, Ukraine remains a dynamic tech ecosystem, home to more than 2,000 startups, over 300,000 tech professionals, and ranked 42nd globally in StartupBlink’s 2025 index.
For Ukrainian founders, this is a pathway to international growth. For the UK, it is access to strong talent, new technologies and high-potential partnerships.”
UK-Ukraine TechBridge forms a part of the 100 Year Partnership agreement between the two nations.
Applications are now open until 27 April 2026.