Le Village by Credit Agricole hosts 16 Ukrainians tech startups and Ukrainian delegation in Paris to enhance collaboration

At Viva Tech 2025, Europe’s largest event dedicated to innovation, Ukraine will have a national stand, showcasing its tech ecosystem and 16 promising startups selected through an open call. Crédit Agricole continuously works on supporting IT industry and fostering business connections between the French and Ukrainian tech ecosystems. In order to provide Ukrainian startups with even greater visibility and introduce them to potential business partners and investors, business accelerator for startups Le Village by Credit Agricole will host the Ukrainian delegation.

On 13.06, Ukrainian Tech Night takes place in Paris. The event is to bring together visionary policymakers, startups, ecosystem leaders, and international investors in a high-energy evening gathering dedicated to knowledge exchange, startup showcases, and networking.

“Ukrainian startups and innovative products are already shaping the technological future of our country. Times of crisis push our entrepreneurs to create solutions that often have no global equivalents. Platforms like Viva Tech provide a unique opportunity to showcase these breakthroughs, build international partnerships, and strengthen ties with the French tech community,” said Oleksandr Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.

“Together with the Group and our Ukrainian partners, we are shaping the image of Ukraine as a modern country and significant global IT hub. As a strategic partner of IT business, Credit Agricole Ukraine proposes comprehensive financial solutions for IT clients and makes its own contribution to the industry development”, comments Carlos de Cordoue, CEO of Credit Agricole Ukraine.

Ukrainian Tech Night at Viva Tech 2025 is organized by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the Embassy of Ukraine in the French Republic, the IT Ukraine Association, the Ukrainian Startup Fund, and the EIT Community Hub Ukraine in partnership with Credit Agricole. Here is more details on Ukrainian Tech Night

“It will be a dynamic event to shine a spotlight onto Ukraine’s digital ecosystem and foster cross-border collaboration between Ukrainian and French tech communities. The best Ukrainian startups will pitch their ideas to French investors and corporate partners”, comments Oleksandr Kurkin, Member of the Management Board of Credit Agricole Ukraine.

The Ukrainian delegation includes representatives from Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine; Embassy of Ukraine in France; IT Ukraine Association, Ukrainian Startup Fund; Expertise France; EIT Community RIS Hub.

"The Ukrainian Side Event at VivaTech has become more than just a tradition — it has evolved into a platform for deeper connections, trust, and new opportunities. At a time when resilience and partnership are key to growth, continuing this collaboration is an investment in the shared future of our innovation communities", comments Mariia Shevchuk, CEO IT Ukraine Association.

In France, Credit Agricole Group long ago established itself as the reliable partner for the IT industry. The Group invests a lot in the development of innovation and startups, in particular operating its in-house accelerator Le Village by CA. Le Village key figures: 900+ startups, 900+ alumni, EUR 5 billions in fundraising, 47 locations.

Credit Agricole Ukraine

Headquartered in Kyiv, Credit Agricole Ukraine is one of the largest privately-owned banks in Ukraine, providing a wide range of banking services to its corporate, SME, and retail clients. With total assets of nearly $2.8 billion, Credit Agricole Ukraine is among TOP 10 largest banks in the country according to the NBU data and operates a network of 137 branches, serving 380,000 clients. The bank was recognized as the best bank for fintech (Ukrainian Fintech Awards 2024), the leader in automotive lending (FinClub Awards 2025), and received the Banker award for the best premium banking. In 2024, Credit Agricole Ukraine presented a strategic project for the bank, created to provide comprehensive service to IT customers – the Code of Trust. The bank continues investing in digital, while maintaining human contact through bank outlet teams in different parts of Ukraine.

Credit Agricole Ukraine belongs to the international Crédit Agricole Group (France), which is among TOP 10 largest banks globally by assets according to The Banker 2024 rating, and the European leader in bank assurance and asset management. The Group’s operations encompass a wide range of banking and financial services including retail, corporate, and investment banking; asset management; and insurance.

Le Village by Credit Agricole Group

True to its motto Cooperate to Innovate that reflects its ambition, Le Village by CA relies on innovation ecosystems to support the growth and transformation of businesses in the regions and to accelerate the development of start-ups. It is a unique space where start-ups and businesses can work together to innovate. Since its creation in 2014, Le Village by CA network has grown, strengthened by the opening of 44 Villages in France, Italy and Luxembourg.

Its strong foothold in the innovation landscape has only served to validate the intuition of Crédit Agricole Group that led to its creation: supporting entrepreneurs, structuring and transforming organisations, energising regions and decentralising innovation.

IT Ukraine Association

IT Ukraine Association is the largest association of IT companies in Ukraine, representing the interests of over 230 member companies and more than 95,000 tech professionals. The Association serves as a bridge between business, government, and international partners to foster the growth of Ukraine’s tech industry.

IT Ukraine advocates for the interests of the IT sector, promotes Ukraine as a leading global tech nation, and drives initiatives that strengthen the industry. The Association is Ukraine’s official representative in major international organizations such as WITSA, DigitalEurope, EMOTA, and IFIP.