The Ukrainian Startup Fund, with the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the Brave1 initiative, and the State Emergency Service, has announced the launch of a grant program for developers of firefighting drone aviation complexes and ground robotic systems. Under this program, manufacturers of innovative solutions capable of extinguishing fires in hard-to-reach and hazardous areas can receive funding of up to 8 million hryvnias for a single project. Each participant is allowed to submit only one application per project, except in cases of re-funding after the development has been improved. During one budget year, up to five grants can be obtained for a total amount of up to 30 million hryvnias.
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Ukraine and Norway Establish Joint Drone Production
The Ministries of Defense of Ukraine and Norway have signed an agreement to launch joint production of Ukrainian drones. The opening of a pilot production line in Norway is scheduled for 2026, with further plans to expand the production capabilities of both countries.
Investments in Drone and Anti-Drone System Development
The German company Quantum Systems, which already has a factory in Ukraine and supplies drones for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has attracted 180 million euros in investments to increase production capacity and improve counter-drone systems. Thanks to this financial influx, the market value of the company has exceeded 3 billion euros.
Developers will be able to receive a grant of up to ₴8 million for creating innovative systems capable of extinguishing fires in the most dangerous and hard-to-reach places.