About the programme GCIP Ukraine 2.0

The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) is one of the flagship programs of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and UNIDO, which promotes innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of environmentally friendly technologies.

The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme spans 17 countries across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Since 2025, the second phase of the GCIP Ukraine programme has been implemented in Ukraine by Greencubator, a Ukrainian NGO that has been developing the sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem in Ukraine for 16 years. 

 

 

In 2025, GCIP operates in 17 countries

For whom does GCIP work?

GCIP Ukraine 2.0 empowers clean technology startups and micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by offering a comprehensive programme of acceleration, mentoring and networking opportunities, with a particular focus on sustainability and low-carbon technologies.

What are the components of GCIP Ukraine 2.0?

  • Acceleration programme
    Acceleration programme for green startups and MSMEs, providing access to mentoring, funding and global networking.
  • Grant support

    Grant support and investment promotion to help accelerate the implementation of climate-friendly solutions.

  • Ecosystem development

    Ecosystem development through cooperation with local communities, experts, and government stakeholders.

  • Advocacy and policy improvement

    Advocacy and policy improvement to promote the growth of the green sector in Ukraine.

Do you want to join our accelerator?

UNIDO and Greencubator have opened an application for the GCIP Ukraine 2025 acceleration programme. The application deadline has been extended to June 23, 2025.
To participate, please fill out the English-language application form below.

Scaling green businesses in Ukraine and beyond

Complete an accelerator and enter new markets

Our priorities

GCIP Ukraine 2.0 works with both entrepreneurs and government agencies to help integrate green innovations into the national economy.

  • Comprehensive support for entrepreneurs

    The project provides a unique combination of acceleration services, financing, post-acceleration support and investor connections.

  • GCIP Global Forum

    The GCIP Global Forum is an annual event organised by GCIP Global that unites participants from national GCIP programmes worldwide to receive recognition, awards, and to network with potential partners, clients, technology scouts, and investors.

  • Development of cleantech solutions

    GCIP supports innovations that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, develop a circular economy and adapt society to climate change.

  • Gender equality and inclusion

    The programme actively supports women entrepreneurs in the field of climate technology and promotes the involvement of diverse teams in the cleantech sector.

17

Countries

2011

year of GCIP launch

14

weeks of acceleration circle

1 650

companies supported by GCIP

Accelerating cleantech innovations. Supporting the future