The Ukrainian Association of Startups (UAS) is a non-profit innovation ecosystem organisation and Digital Innovation Hub that supports startups, SMEs, entrepreneurs, researchers and innovation stakeholders in Ukraine. UAS designs and implements programmes in digital skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, technology transfer and international cooperation. The Association builds partnerships between business, academia, government and civil society, facilitating access to training, funding opportunities, mentoring and European innovation networks. As coordinator of the StartAid Ukraine National Coalition, established in cooperation with the European Digital Skills and Jobs Platform, UAS contributes to strengthening digital skills, promoting innovation, sharing best practices and fostering Ukraine's integration into the European digital ecosystem.