Ukraine and France Joint Grant Program for Defense Innovation

About

A joint grant program designed to foster innovation in defense technologies, supporting startups from Ukraine and France to develop solutions that meet the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The initiative aims to leverage the unique technological capabilities of both countries, providing financial support and access to a network of industry experts and testing platforms. Participants will collaborate to identify priority areas for funding and engage in hackathons to drive practical solutions.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  €10 million in funding from both Ukraine and France for defense innovation projects
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Access to expertise from defense technology professionals and industry leaders
• 🏢Networking Opportunities
  Connection to a network of defense industry stakeholders and potential partners
• 🌐Access to Testing Platforms
  Utilization of the Test in Ukraine platform for innovation testing and validation
• 📈Market Expansion
  Opportunities to enter and expand in the European defense market through collaboration

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to startups and companies in the defense technology sector
• Must focus on innovations that support the Ukrainian Armed Forces
• Collaboration between Ukrainian and French entities is required
• Must align with identified priority areas for defense innovation
• Startups must demonstrate technological capabilities in defense solutions

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in identifying priority areas for funding
• Collaboration with French partners is required for project development
• Regular progress updates and reporting to the organizing bodies are expected
• Participation in hackathons and innovation events may be required

Target Region

Open to startups in Ukraine and France

Target Sector

Defense Technology