Our mission is to build a strong defense bridge between Ukraine and Europe

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Kyiv defense tech week

Apr 27 – MAY 3

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Kyiv Defense Tech Week (27.04–03.05) is a multi-day flagship event dedicated to defense innovation, bringing together Ukraine and Europe to address the most urgent security challenges of our time.

The Week is a collaboration platform for engineers, startups, military professionals, policymakers, investors, and researchers working in the defense sector.

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Program Highlights

APRIL 28

University Defense Tech Forum

A focused forum uniting universities from Ukraine and Europe around defense technology collaboration. The event connects researchers, students, military experts, and industry partners to accelerate applied research, dual-use innovation, and cross-border academic partnerships in defense tech.

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APRIL 29

Field Testing

Field-Testing Day will bring together 10 cutting-edge startups to demonstrate and test their technologies in a dedicated testing area near Kyiv. All teams will receive on-the-ground technical support from Ukrainian veterans and mentorship from active-duty Ukrainian military personnel with real battlefield experience.

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APRIL 29

counter-drone Meetup

A focused gathering of developers, manufacturers and end-users of counter-drone solutions. The meetup brings together industry and military to exchange insights on real-world challenges, emerging trends, and practical applications in cUAS and electronic warfare.

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APRIL 30

INVEST IN BRAVERY SUMMIT

A high-level event connecting Ukraine’s defense and dual-use startups with international investors, policymakers, and military leaders.

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MAY 1

INVESTORS MIXER

A closed-door gathering bringing together international investors and key ecosystem leaders. Designed to facilitate meaningful connections, deal flow discussions, and strategic collaboration.

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MAY 1-3

EUROPEAN DEFENSE TECH HACKATHON

3-day hackathon focused on real-world defense challenges, including counter-drone systems, electronic warfare (EW), and battlefield resilience. All teams will be supported by active-duty Ukrainian military mentors with real battlefield experience.

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APRIL 27 – MAY 3

NETWORKING & ECOSYSTEM BUILDING

Throughout the Week, networking will be a part of expert-led discussions on battlefield innovation, dual-use technologies, and Europe’s defense sovereignty.Founders meet operators, universities connect with industry, investors speak directly with builders, and public institutions engage across Ukraine and Europe.

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AUDIENCE

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    Engineers & Technologists

    software and hardware engineers, AI/ML specialists, drone developers, robotics experts.

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    Investors, Funds & Accelerators

    VCs, family offices, and programs focused on defense and deep tech.

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    Military & Veterans

    active-duty personnel and veterans contributing operational insight and mentorship.

  • A large lecture hall filled with students and attendees, some raising their hands, listening to a speaker at the front lectern near a chalkboard, with a large periodic table poster on the wall.

    Students & Universities

    students, researchers, and academic institutions engaging with real defense challenges.

  • Four men engaged in a discussion around a table filled with laptops, water bottles, and electronic equipment at a tech conference or hackathon.

    Startups & Founders



    early-stage teams and companies building defense and dual-use technologi

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    Companies & Industry Leaders

    established defense and technology firms exploring partnerships and talent.

  • Panel discussion at a conference with four panelists sitting on stage and a large screen behind them displaying the titles and images of four speakers. The screen reads: 'From the front: What we need now,' with headshots and names of Tim Mak, Valerii Churkin, Ganna Gvozdiar, and Yaroslav Azhnyuk, representing organizations related to Ukraine.

    Public Sector & Policymakers

    representatives from ministries, procurement agencies, and innovation bodies.

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Strategic PartnerS

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SPONSORS

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Ecosystem Partners

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MEDIA Partners
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our Vision

We see Kyiv Defense Tech Week as a strong bridge between Ukraine and Europe in the defense technology sector. Ukraine brings hard-earned operational experience and an ability to iterate fast under pressure. Europe brings technical knowledge, regulatory frameworks, and long-term industrial strength. Bringing these forces together in Kyiv means learning from each other — and building faster, smarter, and more responsibly.

This week is about strengthening democratic security through practical collaboration.

Kyiv Defense Tech Week is a place where conversations turn into partnerships,  handshakes lead to pilots, and where opportunity is tangible, ready to be built on.

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