Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation is developing a policy to strengthen the country's technological self-sufficiency and preparing legislation to support the semiconductor industry. The relevant bill is expected to be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada by the end of 2026.
Modern technologies depend heavily on microelectronics, making semiconductor development a strategic priority for Ukraine.
"Technological self-sufficiency means Ukraine's ability to develop critical technologies, components and equipment domestically. We have strong engineers and technology companies, but we still import a significant share of components. Our task is therefore to develop competitive segments of technological supply chains in Ukraine and integrate them into the European system," said Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Natalia Denikeieva.
She added that semiconductors are one of the priority areas in which Ukraine aims to identify its competitive strengths and create favourable conditions for industry development.
Semiconductors underpin a wide range of modern technologies, from artificial intelligence and electronics to telecommunications and defence systems. However, developing the industry requires substantial investment and government incentives.
"The semiconductor industry requires significant capital investment in production facilities, equipment, research and development, and engineering infrastructure. Businesses are unlikely to be able to bear these costs independently, particularly during the early stages of market development," Denikeieva explained.
According to the deputy minister, the government's role is to establish clear and competitive conditions for investors, reduce barriers to launching projects and help Ukraine secure a place in global and European technology supply chains.
The development of the semiconductor industry is also becoming an integral part of Ukraine's European integration. The Ministry of Digital Transformation is already working on the legislative framework needed to establish the industry's legal foundations.
At the same time, technological self-sufficiency extends beyond semiconductors to engineering expertise, research and development, and the production of components, materials and equipment.
The broader objective is to develop strategically important segments of technological supply chains within Ukraine and integrate them into the European technology ecosystem.
Ukraine's defence technology sector has already demonstrated that domestic demand, engineering expertise and appropriate government policies can enable technology companies to scale rapidly, even during a full-scale war.
The next step is to create similar opportunities for other strategic technology sectors, particularly semiconductor manufacturing.
