The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, and the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine on April 26 announced they have founded a united co-ordinational platform for defense tech in Ukraine.
Representatives of Ukrainian state institutions signed a memorandum of cooperation and support within the framework of the project, the purpose of which is to arm and transfer advanced Ukrainian technological solutions to the front for superiority over the enemy and victory, comprehensive support of Ukrainian developers in the field of innovative defense technologies, and development of the sphere to transform Ukraine into a world leader in defense tech.
The war activated hundreds of Ukrainian defense tech companies, which develop cutting-edge solutions for waging “smart war”. Ukraine has impressed the world with its ingenuity, quick non-trivial solutions, and effective deployment of breakthrough technologies. These solutions strengthen the country’s defense capability, save the lives of defenders and civilians, and use resources efficiently thanks to technological innovations: drones, robotic systems, situational awareness centers, artificial intelligence, cyber security, communication systems, satellite data, and much more. Innovative developments for the army are quickly tested and verified in combat conditions, improving in accordance with the tasks and goals of the security and defense forces.
To accelerate the implementation of such developments, BRAVE1 is being created as the entry point for cooperation between defense tech companies, the government and the military, as well as investors, volunteer funds, the media, and everyone who helps to bring victory closer through technology.
BRAVE1 focuses on 5 directions
1) Invest: Provide grants to developers prioritized for security and defense needs
2) Invent: Find effective solutions to the problems of the security and defense forces by Ukrainian developments
3) Platform: Create a platform that unites all industry stakeholders
4) Showcase: Maximize the representation of defense tech developments for the military
5) Boost: Provide comprehensive support to projects identified as priorities for security and defense forces