Supported by the Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Spain, the initiative Tech4Good Global Challenge #1 exemplifies the power of international collaboration to address critical energy needs and enhance resilience in affected by conflicts and natural disasters regions.
“Support Ukraine now – build a safer world tomorrow” stands as the initiative’s motto, symbolizing its potential to inspire transformative innovation worldwide via approach #Tech4Good #Tech4Humanity
The initiative Tech4Good Global Challenge #1: Energy for Ukraine seeks fast, effective, and innovative energy solutions from hard-ware startups and SMEs around the globeto help Ukraine overcome every crisis.
Selected projects to be funded and deployed in Ukraine.
The first Open Call ran from October 15 until November 15, 2024.
75 projects applied from all over the world, 6 groundbreaking energy projects were selected to proceed.
Currently, Tech4Good core team is focused on funding, organizing logistics, and facilitating the deployment of selected projects in Ukraine during winter-spring 2025.
Energy Security for Ukraine: address the immediate need for stable energy solutions to power hospitals, bomb shelters, private households, and critical infrastructure
Global Impact: create a global data base of innovative energy solutions to support civilians in other regions facing energy crises due to conflicts or natural disasters
Support Ukraine now –build a safer world tomorrow
Results of the Open Call – 17.12.2024
In response to Ukraine’s devastating energy crisis caused by ongoing Russian attacks, Tech4Good launched a global initiative to find innovative energy solutions to address Ukraine’s urgent needs during harsh winters. The challenge drew 75 submissions from around the world, with 7 cutting-edge projects selected. These innovations, ranging from biomass-powered energy systems to micro wind turbines and solar generators, aim to bolster energy resilience in Ukraine and beyond. Supported by key stakeholders and partners, the initiative sets the stage for impactful deployment and collaboration.
Official Partnership with Sikorsky Challenge – 14.01.2025
The Sikorsky Challenge Ukraine has officially partnered with Tech4Good to address Ukraine’s urgent energy challenges through innovation. This collaboration advances sustainable energy solutions and deploys cutting-edge technologies to combat the ongoing energy crisis. A working group of top experts will lead initiatives, including fundraising, regulatory support, and global stakeholder engagement. With deployment planned for this winter, the effort underscores a shared vision of resilience and innovation.
Tech4Good announces progress on 6 groundbreaking energy projects selected to address Ukraine’s energy crisis. Innovations from Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan/Luxembourg, and Spain will provide resilient energy solutions, including biomass power, micro wind turbines, modular water turbines, disaster-ready devices, methane generators, and portable solar systems. The initiative is now working with Ukrainian authorities to deploy these technologies in key regions, starting with Spain’s portable solar generators.
1. Showcase your cutting-edge solutions to a global audience.
2. Implement your MVP in real-world crisis conditions in Ukraine, test it and receive a feedback.
3. Be featured in the Energy4Good global data base.
4. Forge collaborations with leading energy corporations and stakeholders.
Energy Corporates
1. Boost your corporate open innovation and social responsibility.
2. Gain exposure during Demo Day and in the global Energy4Good catalogue.
3. Be among the first to access pioneering energy technologies.
4. Contribute to solving energy crises in Ukraine and globally.
Donors & Contributors
1. Get recognition as a key contributor to humanitarian tech innovation.
2. Access a rich network of innovators, corporates, and global organizations.
3. Explore strategic partnership opportunities with leading tech and energy firms.
4. Play a direct role in alleviating Ukraine’s energy crisis.
Ukraine & Humanitarian Organizations
1. Ensure rapid deployment of critical energy solutions to maintain essential services.
2. Help hospitals, schools, bomb shelters, private households, and emergency services remain operational throughout winter.
3. Co-create a database of scalable solutions for better crisis and disaster response worldwide.
Tech4Good Core Team
Inna Maliukova / Ukraine
Founder and Head of the All-Ukrainian Innovation Ecosystem “Sikorsky Challenge Ukraine”.
Sikorsky Challenge Ukraine (SCU) by Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) is an open innovation ecosystem encompassing universities, research institutions, businesses, and NGOs, has been instrumental in shaping Ukraine’s innovation economy.
Global VP Governments and IFIs Affairs at Amptricity, New Generation Batteries, negotiating top-tier contracts in Europe, negotiating the building of 3 new factories in Europe.
Executive with more than 25 years experience in deploying innovation as lighthouses within corporates managing projects in oil and gas, refining and equipment manufacturing business, opening local representative outposts in different areas of the world and with different cultures.
Reviewed with his team more than 3.000 startups worldwide, launched 62 pilot projects that lead to 14 scale-ups.
PR/GR and communications expert with 20+ years of experience in media and broadcasting, event management, and 5 years at global tech ecosystem outreach from Ukraine to the World.
Founder at The Podcast Bar, a media house and a full stack coms agency.
Co-founder at THE SIGN.MEDIA, Space Cybersecurity Insider.