Наталя Хандусенко Startup 30 March 2026, 14:12

Mentoring, internships and grants: Ukrainian startups can apply to Glovo Startup Lab 4.0

Applications for Glovo Startup Lab 4.0, the fourth program from Glovo and the Ukrainian Startup Fund, have started.

About Glovo Startup Lab 4.0

Glovo Startup Lab 4.0 is the fourth joint initiative from Glovo and UFS and part of the large-scale Glovo Power Up program. Its goal is to support and mentor technology startups to promote innovation and digital transformation in Ukraine. Startup Lab 4.0 will culminate with a pitching session during Demo Day, which will be held in April in Kyiv.

Glovo Startup Lab 4.0 is an opportunity for Ukrainian startups to receive mentorship and internships in an international company to develop and accelerate scaling.

Within the program, participants gain access to the expertise of international and Ukrainian mentors, practical workshops, individual consultations, and resources to scale their solutions.

“The program’s special focus is on supporting entrepreneurs who are able to create competitive solutions at the global level, developing business models, expanding startups into new markets, and building sustainable partnerships,” the program’s press release says.

The Ukrainian Startup Fund invites civil startups of any direction to participate in the selection process, which:

are at the seed or series A stages;
have a technology readiness level (TRL) of 5 and above;
have traction, customers and attracted investments;
registered and operating in Ukraine.

Prize fund:

First place — $5,000 and participation in Glovo Tech Campus — an internship program at Glovo headquarters in Barcelona;
2nd place — $5000;
3rd place — nomination for Microsoft Azure credits.

You can apply in your personal account on the Ukrainian Startup Fund portal in the "Partner Programs" section. Application deadline: April 12, 23:59. Language of application and presentation: English.

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