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Brave1 Backs the Future of Ukrainian Defense Tech
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Brave1 has announced a new grant program for Ukrainian producers of defense‑grade components — offering up to €200,000 for R&D acceleration and technological maturation. The program was unveiled by Mykhailo Fedorov at the Brave1 Components event in Kyiv.
What’s on offer from Brave1:
- Grants up to ₴8 million to support research, prototyping, and production readiness of components.
- Priority given to 20 categories, identified in close cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and combat units. These include engines and drives, propulsion elements, computing systems and sensors, communication modules, cameras and payloads, and other electronics.
At the beginning of the invasion, we opened UAV, missile, EW, and other arms markets in Ukraine. Now, the rapid development of those markets creates demand for Ukrainian‑made components. That is why we launch this new initiative under Brave1 — aiming for independence in production of key components, and eventually turning Ukraine into a components hub for the free world
This grant program focuses on building sovereign supply chains for defense technology. By boosting domestic manufacturing of critical components, Ukraine aims to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers, accelerate R&D cycles, and secure faster delivery of advanced equipment to its defense forces.
At the launch event, over 200 Ukrainian companies showcased their products and solutions at what was described as the largest-ever component exhibition in the country’s history. This demonstrates both the scale of private‑sector readiness and the potential for rapid industrial mobilization.
Moreover, as part of its broader strategy, Brave1 is already running a defense‑market platform called Brave1 Market, where components and systems can be purchased directly by military units. Soon, purchases will also be possible via «e‑points» — giving brigades faster, streamlined access to critical tech.
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What’s next?
- Applications under the new program are now open (see grants.brave1.tech for full criteria).
- Brave1 plans to combine grants with regulatory reforms and stronger integration between component makers and final system producers.
- The initiative opens doors for international collaboration: foreign investors and manufacturers are invited to partner with Ukrainian firms on co‑production or R&D — a proposition explicitly referenced during the announcement.
Ukraine is reshaping its defense‑tech ecosystem — from individual innovators to a structured, well‑funded industrial base capable of delivering at scale. With Brave1’s new program, component manufacturers get the financial backing, legitimacy, and market access needed to step up production — and help build a stronger, more independent defense industry.
