The Brave1 project has increased grants for Ukrainian defense-tech developers. The updated grant amounts range from 500,000 to 8 million UAH.
According to the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the updated grant program from the Brave1 defense tech cluster is now accepting applications. Ukrainian developers can now receive grants of 4 million and 8 million UAH for the development of defense technologies. In addition, Brave1 continues to offer grants of 500,000, 1 million, and 2 million UAH.
Eligible for grants are Ukrainian manufacturers—members of the Brave1 cluster—whose developments have passed defense expertise and received:
- A general score of at least 6 and a current readiness score of at least 5 to qualify for 4 million UAH
- A general score of at least 7 and a current readiness score of at least 6 to qualify for 8 million UAH
Applications for grants can be submitted via the provided link.
The Brave1 cluster organized the international investment summit of the Ukrainian defense industry, Defense Tech Valley, which took place in early October.