At Defense Tech Valley, 30 Ukrainian defense and dual-use startups presented their solutions to a jury composed of investors, representatives of leading defense companies, and military personnel who know firsthand which technologies are truly needed on the front lines.
Trail Blazers category – Nunc Capital
Winner: Clarity
Clarity’s programme, already used by Ukraine’s Security and Defense Forces, automatically analyzes UAV aerial imagery to quickly identify enemy equipment and positions. This significantly reduces routine work and speeds up decision-making: what used to take approximately six hours of manual image processing is now completed in just 20 minutes, enabling faster operational response.
Gamechangers category – Quantum Systems
Winner: Dwarf Engineering
The Narsil solution from Dwarf Engineering is an autonomous module that converts any drone into autopilot mode, making it resistant to communication loss, electronic warfare, and GPS jamming. It allows for team control instead of constant joystick operation and shortens operator training time. Within two months of release, it was integrated into five units and proven effective in combat conditions.
Power Players category – Tekever
Winner: Farsight Vision
Farsight Vision developed a Decision Intelligence Platform that leverages 3D modeling and AI to transform drone and sensor data into precise analytical insights. It assists with navigation without GPS, threat detection, and mission planning in VR/XR. Its tools are already used by over 3,200 users for faster and more accurate battlefield decision-making.
Special awards:
- Blue Bird — Tekever
- Farsight Vision — NVP “Athlon Avia”
- Clarity — Defence Builder accelerator
The $60,000 prize fund was provided by Ukrainian and international defense technology leaders: Tekever, Quantum Systems, NVP “Athlon Avia,” NUNC Capital, and Defence Builder.
