Brave1 launches new grants for defense technology projects to strengthen the Defence Forces of Ukraine's technological advantage on the battlefield
Brave1, Ukraine’s defense innovation cluster, has updated its grant program and is launching new opportunities for Ukrainian defense tech developers. Funding of up to UAH 8 million is available per project.
In cooperation with the Defence Forces of Ukraine, Brave1 has identified 53 new technology priorities across nine focus areas. These priorities focus on technologies that can give Ukraine a technological edge on the battlefield today.
The updated grant program provides funding ranging from UAH 500,000 to UAH 8 million, depending on the technology readiness level (TRL).
The program covers the full development cycle, from concept validation to the creation and testing of a finished product.
BraveTech EU special grant program
A new BraveTech EU special grant program for breakthrough technologies is also being launched. The program offers up to UAH 8 million in funding regardless of the technology readiness level (TRL), with a functional prototype expected as the outcome.
The program’s key priorities include:
- exoskeletons;
- evacuation UAVs;
- active protection systems;
- high-speed strike capabilities;
- lightweight torpedoes;
- bunker-busting munitions and other critically important technologies.
Overall, BraveTech EU has identified more than 40 technology priorities.
More than UAH 100 million for breakthrough technologies
Brave1 will also soon announce new grant competitions with total funding of more than UAH 100 million for breakthrough technologies.
The priority areas include humanoid robots, aerial buggies, capabilities to counter glide bombs, laser-based air defense, and Ukrainian-made radars.
Detailed information about the updated grant program, technology priorities, and participation requirements is available at grants.brave1.tech.
As previously reported, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine made several military-developed technologies available for licensing. These include the Octopus interceptor drone, a guided munition, the Vitriak drone detector, as well as communication, control, and terminal guidance systems for unmanned systems and UGVs.