Ukraine and the Netherlands launch a joint grant program for defense technologies
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has announced the beginning of cooperation with the Netherlands in the field of defense innovation. The countries are creating a joint grant fund with a budget of 20 million euros, which will be aimed at supporting developments in the defense tech sector.
This program is designed for Ukrainian and Dutch companies working on modern technological solutions. The main goal of the initiative is the rapid creation and implementation of innovations that meet current needs on the battlefield.
Funding will allow developers to obtain the necessary resources for testing and scaling their projects. It is expected that such cooperation will significantly strengthen the technical potential of the defense sector and facilitate the exchange of experience between specialists from both countries.
The project is part of Ukraine's strategy to attract international partners to the development of its own military-industrial complex. Participation in the program opens up new opportunities for Ukrainian startups that are creating cutting-edge solutions for the defense of the state.