Ukrainian Tech Night was held in business accelerator Le Village by Credit Agricole in Paris

For the second year, the Ukrainian Tech Night — a side event of the Ukrainian delegation at Viva Tech was held in Paris. The event brought together over 80 participants, including representatives of the French and Ukrainian governments, corporate partners, venture capitalists, startup ecosystem builders, and media.

Crédit Agricole continuously works on supporting IT industry and fostering business connections. In order to provide Ukrainian startups that took part in Viva Tech with even greater visibility and introduce them to potential business partners and investors, business accelerator for startups Le Village by Credit Agricole hosted the Ukrainian delegation.

“As the 9th edition of Viva Technology takes place, the topic of technological sovereignty has never felt more relevant than it does this year. We’re all increasingly aware that our independence and collective strength lie in our ability to innovate and to seize opportunities at a European scale. This is at the core of Crédit Agricole’s DNA — and it’s exactly why we’re all here tonight. Europe is what connects us and brings us together.” – Laurent Darmon, Director of Innovation and New Activities at Credit Agricole Group.

“At Crédit Agricole, we see Ukraine not only as a country at the heart of Europe, but as a country at the heart of global tech potential. The Ukrainian IT industry has demonstrated remarkable strength and agility. And this is inspiring us to work even more to help IT Entrepreneurs unleash their potential. In 2024 Credit Agricole Ukraine declared: we Aim to Invest in Recovery of Ukraine. We believe that IT is one of the key drivers of Ukraine’s economic recovery. As a reliable partner of IT business, we propose comprehensive financial solutions for IT clients and makes our contribution to the industry development.” – Carlos de Cordoue, CEO at Credit Agricole Ukraine.

Attendees received an Overview of the Ukrainian Digital Ecosystem — its potential and opportunities — presented by Alex Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine for IT development. Ukraine today is about digital-first public services: a passport in your smartphone, business registration in just a few clicks, and even car purchases via mobile app. The country is home to over 2,100 IT companies and around 2,600 startups, including 8 unicorns.
Ukraine’s Defence Tech sector is rapidly growing, with more than 500 companies developing and manufacturing drones.

As part of the Startup Showcase, four Ukrainian startups pitched their cutting-edge solutions:

• Vita325 – an AI-powered app that turns a smartphone into a tool for accelerated rehabilitation after lower-limb amputation, featuring gait analysis and personalized guidance.
• Anima – a neuroscience-based service for mental health screening of employees using only a webcamю.
• Intempo – a rhythmic music game for self-help, enabling users to reduce stress by tapping along to their favorite songs and tracking their emotional state.
• Pitch Avatar – an AI platform that generates conversational avatars for sales, customer support, and training teams.

Following the pitch sessions, the startups had the opportunity to connect with French investors and corporate partners during a vibrant networking session.

«Tonight is about action: building relationships, forging partnerships, investing, and developing projects that will drive economic growth—not only in Ukraine or France, but across a wider European tech ecosystem that must continue to work together in collaboration and synergy» - Laurent Darmon says.

French colleagues gained deeper insights into Ukraine’s tech landscape, its key players, and its strong potential for collaboration. And once again, we were reminded: Ukraine’s tech sector is a reliable partner — worthy of attention and investment. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We’re excited for what’s next: new formats and stronger synergy between our countries!

Ukrainian Tech Night at Viva Tech 2025 was 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.

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.