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Wednesday, January 10

A German arms company will open a repair plant in Ukraine, and Sweden allocates $5M to the NATO fund for Ukraine.

A German arms company will open a repair plant in Ukraine, and Sweden allocates $5M to the NATO fund for Ukraine. German MP Marcus Faber said that German defense company Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) has started constructing a service center for armored vehicles in Ukraine. According to him, deployin...

Monday, January 8

A Ukrainian-British AI-based recruiting startup has attracted $500,000 in investment.

A Ukrainian-British AI-based recruiting startup has attracted $500,000 in investment. With the assistance of the World Bank, the Kazakh venture fund White Hill Capital invested $500,000 in AI recruiting service JobCannon. The company does not disclose its valuation estimate, but it is ...

Thursday, January 4

Epicentr Agro has started construction of a plant to produce fertilizers.

Epicentr Agro has started construction of a plant to produce fertilizers. The Epicentr Agro holding, part of the Epicenter K group of companies, has begun constructing a plant to produce a urea-ammonia mixture and liquid complex fertilizers in the Vinnytsia region. Fertiliz...

Ukrainian IT exports began to grow at the end of the year.

Ukrainian IT exports began to grow at the end of the year. According to the NBU, in November 2023 Ukrainian IT companies exported services worth $564M, $35M more than in October, and $43M more than in September 2023. However, compared to November 2022 ($580M)...

Kyivstar’s parent company invests $1B in Ukraine.

Kyivstar’s parent company invests $1B in Ukraine. The Dutch company VEON, the parent company of Kyivstar, the largest operator in Ukraine, plans to invest $1B in Ukraine within five years, VEON CEO Kaan Terzioglu said. The company announced plans to ...

Friday, December 29

The Ukrainian military-industrial complex can increase production by 500% in 2024.

The Ukrainian military-industrial complex can increase production by 500% in 2024. Ukrainian defense enterprises increased output by 200% in 2023, and in 2024, there is a potential to increase it by another 500%, said Oleksandr Kamyshin, Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine. ...

Ukraine plans to build over 200 waste processing plants, for almost $4B, in 10 years.

Ukraine plans to build over 200 waste processing plants, for almost $4B, in 10 years. As Minister of the Environment Ruslan Strelets said, “We analyzed the problems of each region, studied the volume of waste generation, and formed a plan for the placement of waste processing pla...

Thursday, December 28

Ukrnafta has attracted 25 potential partners to explore Ukraine’s deposits.

Ukrnafta has attracted 25 potential partners to explore Ukraine’s deposits. State oil and gas extracting company Ukrnafta extended the partner selection process for the joint development of 21 fields until March 1, 2024. This will allow all potential partners to complete thei...

Wednesday, December 27

Several waste processing facilities with a capacity of up to 350,000 tons per year will be built in Odesa.

Several waste processing facilities with a capacity of up to 350,000 tons per year will be built in Odesa. In the Odesa region, the united territorial communities are finalizing the procedure for the registration of land management documentation regarding the placement of solid household waste processing p...

Friday, December 22

Ukraine will produce Western IFVs and Russia disrupts a purchase contract for fighter jets.

Ukraine will produce Western IFVs and Russia disrupts a purchase contract for fighter jets. The largest private Ukrainian arms producer is working on manufacturing components and assembling the Spanish-Austrian ASCOD IFV under license, said Vladyslav Belbas, director of Ukrainian Armored Veh...

Thursday, December 21

The share of IT exports exceeds pre-war indicators by about 3%.

The share of IT exports exceeds pre-war indicators by about 3%. IT services account for 40% of Ukrainian service exports. For comparison, the share of IT export services was almost 45% in 2022 and 37% in 2021, according to the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmy...

Tuesday, December 19

Ukraine plans to enter the global semiconductor market and produce 50,000 chips per month.

Ukraine plans to enter the global semiconductor market and produce 50,000 chips per month. This figure is planned to be reached within three years from the start of the factory’s construction, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Valeriya Ionan said. She said, “we will meet the domesti...

Monday, December 18

A German IT company invests €2M to localize its products in Ukraine.

A German IT company invests €2M to localize its products in Ukraine. Software and cloud services developer SAP plans to invest €2M in localization of its products in Ukraine in 2024. The Ministry of Digital Transformation noted that SAP recently launched an ERP solutio...

Thursday, December 14

The SBU reports that mobile operator Kyivstar was attacked by Russian intelligence.

The SBU reports that mobile operator Kyivstar was attacked by Russian intelligence. A special unit of Russia’s GRU, masquerading as a pseudo-hacker group, claimed responsibility for the December 12 attack on Kyivstar, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported. “Kyivs...

Tuesday, December 12

Ukraine will produce 155-mm projectiles jointly with two American companies, and the US will transfer all Vampire complexes and APKWS systems.

Ukraine will produce 155-mm projectiles jointly with two American companies, and the US will transfer all Vampire complexes and APKWS systems. Ukraine has agreed with two leading American companies on the joint production of 155 mm ammunition, said Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine Oleksandr Kamyshin. According to him, developing p...

Friday, December 8

A Ukrainian AI startup has attracted $1M in investment.

A Ukrainian AI startup has attracted $1M in investment. Ukrainian start-up Respeecher, which creates voices for Hollywood and AAA games using artificial intelligence, has announced an investment from entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and investment funds inclu...

Thursday, December 7

Ukraine starts joint production of armored vehicles with Rheinmetall, but Germany could not keep up with weapon production, so Azerbaijan and South Korea tried to help.

Ukraine starts joint production of armored vehicles with Rheinmetall, but Germany could not keep up with weapon production, so Azerbaijan and South Korea tried to help. Ukraine and German arms concern Rheinmetall will soon launch the production of armored vehicles on Ukraine’s territory, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced. He noted that Rheinmetall already ...

Wednesday, December 6

Finland will produce artillery shells for Ukraine, which is also increasing its weapon production.

Finland will produce artillery shells for Ukraine, which is also increasing its weapon production. Finland plans to start production of artillery ammunition for Ukraine soon, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said. He clarified that the decision on the start of production will probably be mad...

The US allocated $225M to construct the Eurotrack to accelerate Ukrainian exports.

The US allocated $225M to construct the Eurotrack to accelerate Ukrainian exports. The USAID and Ukrainian Railways (UZ) signed a memorandum to build a two-track railway section, 75 km long. It will connect Lviv with the Trans-European transport network of the EU. Ukrainian railways...

How are some of the largest IT companies in Ukraine developing in wartime conditions?

How are some of the largest IT companies in Ukraine developing in wartime conditions? Ukrainian IT company SoftServe increased its custom software development revenue by 30% in 2023 compared to December last year. 32% of this income comes from large clients, 27% from medium, and 41% fr...

Tuesday, December 5

Rheinmetall will produce tens of thousands of artillery shells for Ukraine, while Ukraine has increased the production of Bohdana self-propelled guns.

Rheinmetall will produce tens of thousands of artillery shells for Ukraine, while Ukraine has increased the production of Bohdana self-propelled guns. The largest German defense concern, Rheinmetall, received a €142M order to supply Ukraine with artillery shells. The order, from a NATO partner country, includes tens of thousands of 155 mm artillery ...

Monday, December 4

Ukraine has begun the integration of its military-industrial complex into the European market.

Ukraine has begun the integration of its military-industrial complex into the European market. Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin and European Commissioner for Internal Trade Thierry Breton discussed the possibility of integrating the Ukrainian defense industry into the Europea...

The EU approves the hydrogen corridor project from Ukraine to EU countries.

The EU approves the hydrogen corridor project from Ukraine to EU countries. The EC included the hydrogen corridor from Ukraine in the list of joint and mutual interest projects for the European energy system. The European Parliament and the Council of the EU must consider the...

Friday, December 1

The EU and NATO are mobilizing the defense industry to provide Ukraine with the means to defeat Russia.

The EU and NATO are mobilizing the defense industry to provide Ukraine with the means to defeat Russia. At the beginning of the war, the EU had to adapt its defense industry to wartime conditions. Europe will increase its military aid to Ukraine to 480,000 shells by the end of the year, and next year it...

Thursday, November 30

Over the past 15 years, Ukrainian IT companies have attracted almost $3.7B in investments.

Over the past 15 years, Ukrainian IT companies have attracted almost $3.7B in investments. Since 2009, Ukrainian IT companies have participated in 1,798 transactions, 1,519 of which involved a total of about $3.7B and 248 involving mergers and acquisitions totaling $4.3B. After February 24,...

Monday, November 27

Ukraine will continue to increase the capacity of the military industry and will order almost ₴200B in weapons from domestic manufacturers.

Ukraine will continue to increase the capacity of the military industry and will order almost ₴200B in weapons from domestic manufacturers. In 2024, Ukraine’s military-industrial complex will increase its production capabilities by 500% compared to the current year. However, this is still insufficient to cover the military’s needs, said O...

Some EU states want to soften the EC’s proposals for combating the circumvention of sanctions on Russia.

Some EU states want to soften the EC’s proposals for combating the circumvention of sanctions on Russia. The European Commission has proposed banning importers from reselling high-priority goods (such as semiconductors used to make weapons) to Russia and requiring a certain amount on deposit in a designa...

Saturday, November 25

War & Business: The Ukraine Business Network has been launched.

War & Business: The Ukraine Business Network has been launched. Tucked away amid the sloping hills of Kyiv, a select group of business investors, representatives, and entrepreneurs gathered at the Parkoviy Congress Center to gain insight into investment prospects ...

Thursday, November 23

A Ukrainian online programming school has attracted investment from Horizon Capital and plans to expand its project to foreign markets.

A Ukrainian online programming school has attracted investment from Horizon Capital and plans to expand its project to foreign markets. Online programming school GoIT has attracted investment from Growth Fund IV, a new fund from Horizon Capital. The exact amount and details of the deal remain confidential, but it is reported that it c...

Tuesday, November 21

Companies founded by Ukrainians are actively attracting international investment.

Companies founded by Ukrainians are actively attracting international investment. Swarmer, an AI startup which makes it easier for people to operate multiple drones, has raised funding from the D3 fund and accelerator. The investment amount was not disclosed, but for D3, the standa...

Thursday, November 16

Slovakia will cease military aid to Ukraine but will provide means for humanitarian demining.

Slovakia will cease military aid to Ukraine but will provide means for humanitarian demining. Slovakia will stop providing military aid to Ukraine from its reserves and will limit itself exclusively to humanitarian support. The country’s Minister of Defense, Robert Kaliňák, announced the...

Tuesday, November 14

The number of serial manufacturers of weapons in Ukraine has increased by 300%.

The number of serial manufacturers of weapons in Ukraine has increased by 300%. According to Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin, in 2024 Ukraine will triple its budget to purchase Ukrainian-made weapons and military equipment. He noted that this year’s budg...

Thursday, November 9

Ukraine lost almost $49B in 2016-2022 due to insufficient attention to the crypto industry.

Ukraine lost almost $49B in 2016-2022 due to insufficient attention to the crypto industry. Legalization of the crypto industry in Ukraine without additional incentives could generate an amount that is 4.9% of GDP. Since 2016, Ukraine has lost $48.8B in direct income to its population and co...

Tuesday, November 7

Ukraine has started production of a Shahed drone analog and plans to increase weapon production by 62%.

Ukraine has started production of a Shahed drone analog and plans to increase weapon production by 62%. A domestic Shahed drone analog with a 1,000-km range has already been ordered by the Ukraine Defense Forces, said General Director of Ukroboronprom Herman Smetanin. The state defense company has also ...

Monday, November 6

A €130M waste processing cluster will be built in the Poltava region.

A €130M waste processing cluster will be built in the Poltava region. Four plants will be located in the Lubenska, Kremenchuk, Poltava, and Kobelyacka communities, which will ensure affordable logistics and allow waste processing for the entire region. Several modern pr...

Friday, November 3

A Ukrainian company has started production of biodegradable packaging and plans to meet the needs of the country’s food segment.

A Ukrainian company has started production of biodegradable packaging and plans to meet the needs of the country’s food segment. Ukrainian company Studiopak is now entering a new market niche – the production of biodegradable packaging with the help of a grant won under the New Level program for processing enterprises. Th...

Thursday, November 2

To receive €50B in EU aid, Ukraine needs to consider environmental protection during reconstruction.

To receive €50B in EU aid, Ukraine needs to consider environmental protection during reconstruction. The principles of the New European Bauhaus (a circular economy and green recovery) are included in the conditions for receiving funding from the EU, reported Head of Committee on Local Self-Government...

Wednesday, November 1

ZAS Ventures will invest over $1M in Ukrainian startups in 2023.

ZAS Ventures will invest over $1M in Ukrainian startups in 2023. The Ukrainian venture consulting firm’s current investments already amount to $650,000; by the end of the year, they may increase by another $500,000. “By the end of the year, we will make...

Tuesday, October 31

British defense companies are considering becoming a part of the Ukrainian military industry.

British defense companies are considering becoming a part of the Ukrainian military industry. Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific Region of Great Britain, said this and added that due to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the global military industrial complex has...

Monday, October 30

The world’s arms giants in the US and Germany are generating record profits because of the war in Ukraine.

The world’s arms giants in the US and Germany are generating record profits because of the war in Ukraine. The weapon and ammunition orders for Ukraine and the replenishment of Western allies’ stocks has provided the American defense industry with better-than-expected financial results, writes Reuters. Loc...

Thursday, October 26

Ukraine still does not produce enough ammunition, but drone production has increased to tens of thousands per month.

Ukraine still does not produce enough ammunition, but drone production has increased to tens of thousands per month. The Ukrainian defense-industrial complex has significantly increased ammunition production. Still, Ukraine remains reliant on the supply of projectiles from its partners, as stated at the NATO Industr...

Wednesday, October 25

A Polish manufacturer of agricultural machinery will undertake the demining of Ukraine.

A Polish manufacturer of agricultural machinery will undertake the demining of Ukraine. Pronar is patenting a special machine for demining, and is planning to start its mass production for the needs of Ukraine in 2024, Pronar representative Radoslav Biletsky said. “A team of 150 en...

Monday, October 23

Sweden will develop a green transition and recovery plan for Ukraine.

Sweden will develop a green transition and recovery plan for Ukraine. The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is launching a project to create a road map for Ukraine to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 through a green transition and recovery, the head of the institu...

Friday, October 20

Europe is investing in the defense industry to increase production.

Europe is investing in the defense industry to increase production. The European Commission has announced an increase in its assistance to the European defense industry with the approval of a program provided for by the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) f...

A Japanese company will build a plant to dispose of construction ruins in the Kyiv region.

A Japanese company will build a plant to dispose of construction ruins in the Kyiv region. An international company, Miyamoto International, will help the Kyiv region to create a complex system for recycling construction waste, reported the Kyiv OVA. This company is known internationally fo...

Wednesday, October 18

Who finances military developments in Ukraine, and which directions are priorities?

Who finances military developments in Ukraine, and which directions are priorities? For almost half a year, the BRAVE1 defense cluster has funded 57 projects worth more than $1M. Among them are combat robots with turrets, drones with artificial intelligence, naval drones, and anti-ra...

Thursday, October 12

Kharkiv Tractor Plant plans to resume production of military vehicles.

Kharkiv Tractor Plant plans to resume production of military vehicles. KhTZ, part of the DCH group of businesses headed by Oleksandr Yaroslavskyi, will start production of military vehicles for the first time in 27 years. The plant produced MT-LB multi-purpose light armo...

Friday, October 6

Ukraine will manufacture howitzers with a British license and air defense systems with the US.

Ukraine will manufacture howitzers with a British license and air defense systems with the US. As the Minister of Strategic Industry Oleksandr Kamyshin noted, Ukraine will manufacture howitzers under the license of a British company next year. In addition, Ukraine has started working on a joint...

Tuesday, October 3

Ukrainian IT company MacPaw has opened an office in Boston.

Ukrainian IT company MacPaw has opened an office in Boston. As the company reports, the MacPaw team is working to expand into new markets and gain access to a broader international audience and wants to become closer to its customers and potential partners. Th...

An American entrepreneur launches the Green Flag Ventures fund for investment in Ukrainian startups.

An American entrepreneur launches the Green Flag Ventures fund for investment in Ukrainian startups. Justin Zif does not disclose the exact investment amount, but the fund will invest at the pre-seed and Series A stages, writes AIN.UA. The fund clarifies that they are interested in Ukrainian projects...

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