Experts of the state concern “Ukroboronprom” evaluated the top 13 developments in the field of security and defense, presented in the framework of the grant program implemented jointly with the Enterprise Fund of Ukraine and the government.
This concern was reported by the press service on Telegram, Ukrinform reported.
As mentioned, projects include the development of unmanned aerial vehicles, CRM systems and data optimization, new vehicles, counter-battery systems, etc. It is related to.
“Potentially, these proposals can strengthen the Armed Forces of Ukraine and become a powerful impetus for the further development of innovative technologies in the military field,” Ukroboronprom said. Said.
It evaluates a pool of independent experts from various sectors of the economy, together with representatives of the development concern. Projects that meet the basic selection criteria (demand, feasibility and feasibility) are referred to the supervisory board of the Ukraine Startup Fund, which decides on the financing and signing of the grant agreement.
The grant support program was launched in June of this year. Since then, military and dual-use technologies, infrastructure reconstruction, etc. About 100 projects were submitted for evaluation. The grant amount for the implementation of the best initiatives is up to $35,000.
As reported by Ukrinform, startups in the field of military technology (drone production, software, etc.) account for almost 30% of all applications for the new grant scheme, according to Mykhailo Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Digital Transformation. Supporting dual purpose projects from Ukraine Fund initiatives and Ukroboronprom.
In June, Ukroboronprom and the Ukraine Enterprise Fund (USF) launched a grant support program for dual-purpose projects that will contribute to boosting the country’s defense capabilities and rapid post-war reconstruction.