Ukraine and the Netherlands launch a €20 million grant program for defense technologies
Ukraine and the Netherlands have announced the creation of a joint grant fund called "Brave Netherlands." This initiative is aimed at supporting defense technology developers in both countries. The total budget of the program is 20 million euros.
The project is being implemented with the participation of the Ukrainian cluster Brave1 and the Dutch Ministry of Defense. The main goal of the cooperation is to accelerate the creation of innovative solutions that will help strengthen defense capabilities and security on the battlefield. Grants will be available to both Ukrainian and Dutch companies working in the defense tech sector.
Within the framework of the program, developers will be able to receive funding to create new technological products. This is an important step for the development of military innovations, as combining Ukrainian combat experience with Dutch technological capabilities will allow for the faster implementation of modern developments.
This cooperation underscores the importance of international support for the Ukrainian defense-industrial complex. It is expected that the first results of the fund's work will help provide Ukrainian defenders with more effective means to counter the enemy.