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Tuesday, February 21

The EU launches Digital transformation for Ukraine (DT4UA) and allocates €17.4M in aid.

The EU launches Digital transformation for Ukraine (DT4UA) and allocates €17.4M in aid. The program’s main task is to help Ukraine introduce efficient, accessible, and safe public services and respond quickly to the challenges of war. According to the head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine...

Friday, February 17

Russian hackers have increased their attacks on Ukraine by 250%.

Russian hackers have increased their attacks on Ukraine by 250%. In particular, Ukraine has been under “constant digital attack” by state-sponsored Russian hackers since the start of Russia’s invasion. Compared to 2020, the number of attacks increased b...

Monday, February 13

A US agency will provide $60M to strengthen Ukraine’s cyber security.

A US agency will provide $60M to strengthen Ukraine’s cyber security. Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov met with the Deputy Head of USAID, Isobel Coleman. They discussed further cooperation, particularly strengthening cyber defense and supporting digit...

Friday, February 10

SpaceX has limited Starlink internet for the Ukrainian military.

SpaceX has limited Starlink internet for the Ukrainian military. SpaceX took steps to prevent the Ukrainian army from using the company’s Starlink satellite internet service to fly drones in the region during the country’s war with Russia, SpaceX Presid...

Thursday, February 9

The demand for smartphones and mobile phones in Ukraine has fallen to a record low.

The demand for smartphones and mobile phones in Ukraine has fallen to a record low. Last year, sales of smartphones in Ukraine fell by almost a third, with push-button mobile phones falling by 42.2%, according to GfK Ukraine. So, in 2022, 657,000 mobile push-button phones were sold, ...

In January, a large-scale wave of 95,500 layoffs swept through the global IT sector.

In January, a large-scale wave of 95,500 layoffs swept through the global IT sector. At the same time, according to the Layoffs.fyi portal, 154,336 people were laid off in the technology sector last year. Computer maker Dell Technologies Inc. joined the ranks of layoffs this week with...

Monday, February 6

Ukraine will receive tens of millions of dollars due to other countries’ launch of a Diia analog.

Ukraine will receive tens of millions of dollars due to other countries’ launch of a Diia analog. At least five countries have already announced their intention to create digital applications based on the Ukrainian Diia app, said the Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov. According ...

Thursday, January 26

Eight innovative companies will represent Ukraine at the SXSW 2023 conference.

Eight innovative companies will represent Ukraine at the SXSW 2023 conference. Every year, the International SXSW conference brings leaders from around the world for panels dedicated to achievements in technology, innovation, culture, and other areas. The conference includes mus...

Monday, January 23

The United States will allocate $650,000 to promote the Ukrainian Diia platform globally.

The United States will allocate $650,000 to promote the Ukrainian Diia platform globally. USAID plans to give about $650,000 for the formation of an worldwide approach to the distribution of Ukraine’s digital experience and the Diia mobile application to other countries. More than ten coun...

Thursday, January 19

Ukraine launches a project to support businesses that will be involved in restoring the economy.

Ukraine launches a project to support businesses that will be involved in restoring the economy. On January 17 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Ministry of Digital Transformation presented an in-depth Impact Business acceleration program. It will support 25 Ukrainian enterprises in vario...

Wednesday, January 18

One of the largest IT companies in Ukraine will open an office in Spain.

One of the largest IT companies in Ukraine will open an office in Spain. One of Ukraine’s largest IT companies, GlobalLogic, will open a new engineering center in Spain. According to GlobalLogic CEO Nitesh Bang, the Spanish center will be GlobalLogic’s first offices ...

Monday, January 16

IT was the only export sector that showed growth in 2022.

IT was the only export sector that showed growth in 2022. For the last 11 months of 2022, the export of goods and services fell by 29% – from $73.2B to $52.2B. The export of goods decreased the most, by 34%, and though it also declined, the export of s...

Friday, January 6

The first Ukrainian agricultural satellite has begun operating in orbit.

The first Ukrainian agricultural satellite has begun operating in orbit. EOS Data Analytics has successfully launched a satellite that is a component in the world’s first agro-oriented constellation. The company said that the satellite has transmitted telemetry and d...

Ukraine increased IT exports by 8.4% in November.

Ukraine increased IT exports by 8.4% in November. In November 2022, the IT services export turnover increased by 8.4% and brought in $45M more than in October. At the same time, when compared with 2021, the volume of exports in November was still 14%...

Wednesday, January 4

SpaceX launched a Ukrainian nanosatellite into orbit.

SpaceX launched a Ukrainian nanosatellite into orbit. On January 3, the US launched a Falcon-9 carrier rocket from the SpaceX company, which should launch the Ukrainian nanosatellite PolyITAN-HP-30, developed for the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s i...

Wednesday, December 21

At Drone Demo Day, 73 development teams presented their work for the Armed Forces.

At Drone Demo Day, 73 development teams presented their work for the Armed Forces. The first Drone Demo Day in Ukraine gathered more than 300 participants. The development teams demonstrated to the military and investors both ready-made solutions that are already working effectively...

Thursday, December 15

Electronic waybills for freight transportation are being tested in Ukraine.

Electronic waybills for freight transportation are being tested in Ukraine. The Ministry of Territorial Development and Infrastructure, with the support of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, has started testing an electronic waybill system (e-TTN), Deputy Minister of Inf...

Wednesday, December 14

The International company, Internet 2.0, will help Ukraine with cyber protection.

The International company, Internet 2.0, will help Ukraine with cyber protection. The Ministry of Digital Transformation signed a memorandum of cooperation with the leading cyber security organization of the US and Australia called Internet 2.0, the Ministry noted. As a result, Ukr...

Tuesday, December 13

Ukrainians continue to prefer non-cash payments.

Ukrainians continue to prefer non-cash payments. In the third quarter of 2022, the total number of non-cash transactions in Ukraine and abroad amounted to 2.15 billion, and their total amount was UAH1.9B, reported by the National Bank. In Ukraine, a...

Monday, December 12

An electronic queue for trucks has begun operating on the Polish border.

An electronic queue for trucks has begun operating on the Polish border. On December 12, the Electronic Border Crossing Queue for cargo vehicles began functioning at the Yagodyn-Dorogusk international checkpoint on the border with Poland, Ukrainian border guards reported. ...

Thursday, December 8

The export of IT services during the year has exceeded $6B.

The export of IT services during the year has exceeded $6B. Over the first ten months of the year, the export of IT services grew by 9.9% and brought in more than $6B, surpassing the 2021 figure by $542M, according to data from the National Bank. At the same t...

Wednesday, December 7

Architects have prepared a project for Expo 2030 in Odesa.

Architects have prepared a project for Expo 2030 in Odesa. The Zaha Hadid Architects design firm has developed an architectural project for Expo 2030 pavilions, which Ukraine wants to hold in Odesa, the bureau reported. Ukraine applied to the International Bu...

Tuesday, December 6

Microsoft warns of increased cyberattacks on Ukraine and its allies.

Microsoft warns of increased cyberattacks on Ukraine and its allies. The Russian Federation will increase its cyber efforts to put pressure on the sources of military and political support for Ukraine, said the general manager of Microsoft’s Digital Threat Analys...

Monday, December 5

Ukraine has joined the GovStack initiative and will share its developments with the world.

Ukraine has joined the GovStack initiative and will share its developments with the world. The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine signed the Declaration of Intent within the framework of the GovStack initiative with Germany, Estonia, and the UN. Participation in the initiative me...

The EU has created a cyber laboratory for the Ukraine Armed Forces.

The EU has created a cyber laboratory for the Ukraine Armed Forces. The EU financed and supplied the Armed Forces of Ukraine with security equipment, software, and hardware for its cyber laboratory. It opened in Kyiv on Friday, the official website of the EU reported....

Friday, December 2

The IT army of Ukraine disrupts 900 online platforms in the Russian Federation.

The IT army of Ukraine disrupts 900 online platforms in the Russian Federation. As reported by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, military dealers and stores of drones and radio equipment are among sites that have been affected, which prevents the newly mobilized Russians fr...

Thursday, December 1

The Ukrainian Diia.Business platform wins the European Enterprise Promotion Awards.

The Ukrainian Diia.Business platform wins the European Enterprise Promotion Awards. Ukraine won the 2022 European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) international competition for the first time. The project from the Ministry of Digitization was recognized in the “Support of bus...

Friday, November 25

Flashpoint is raising $75M for IT investment in Ukraine.

Flashpoint is raising $75M for IT investment in Ukraine. Flashpoint, an international technology investment firm that manages six funds with a total value of more than $450M, intends to raise a new Ukrainian Tech Fund totaling about $75M, focused only on U...

Thursday, November 24

Internet access in Ukraine fell to 35% of normal due to shelling.

Internet access in Ukraine fell to 35% of normal due to shelling. During the Russian attack on Wednesday, internet traffic in Ukraine declined to 35% of the average level, reported the monitoring company Netblocks. “Ukraine is in the midst of a nationwide powe...

Friday, November 18

The EBRD will help Ukraine with the digitization of geological information.

The EBRD will help Ukraine with the digitization of geological information. The State Geology and Subsoil Service of Ukraine signed a memorandum on technical assistance with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the head of the State Geonadre Roman Opimakh sai...

Friday, November 11

The number of Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine’s critical information infrastructure has increased by 35 times.

The number of Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine’s critical information infrastructure has increased by 35 times. The State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine has recorded 24 billion information security (IS) events in the third quarter. The number of registered and processed ...

Wednesday, November 9

The total aggregate value of all Ukrainian startups is estimated at €23.3B.

The total aggregate value of all Ukrainian startups is estimated at €23.3B. Last year this number was higher at €27.1B, according to a study of the startup market and venture capital by Dealroom.co, Google for Startups, and Atomico. The study’s results also showed that ...

Tuesday, November 8

Ukraine will help Germany with the digitalization of its public sector.

Ukraine will help Germany with the digitalization of its public sector. The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine team met with the State Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior of Germany, Markus Richter, and representatives from the innovative center of state ...

Friday, November 4

Ukraine’s IT industry has grown by 13% in 2022.

Ukraine’s IT industry has grown by 13% in 2022. Compared to the previous year, the volume of computer services in Ukraine for the first nine months of the year increased by 13%, and exports by 23%, reported the Ministry of Economy. The department h...

Tuesday, November 1

Dogecoin has soared in price after Musk bought Twitter.

Dogecoin has soared in price after Musk bought Twitter. The price of the Dogecoin (DOGE-USD) cryptocurrency jumped more than 100% in the last week following the news of the purchase of the social network Twitter by Elon Musk, who is a supporter of digital ...

Monday, October 31

The angel venture fund Angel One, created by the UCU Foundation, has started operating in Ukraine.

The angel venture fund Angel One, created by the UCU Foundation, has started operating in Ukraine. The fund was launched with $1.5M in equity capital and will continue fundraising in Ukraine and around the world. Angel One will invest in Ukrainian startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, writes AI...

Friday, October 21

Ukrainian startups were present at TechCrunch Disrupt for the first time.

Ukrainian startups were present at TechCrunch Disrupt for the first time. TechCrunch Disrupt 2022 is one of the most famous startup events in the world, and was held in San Francisco on October 18. Among the 10 Ukrainian startups in attendance were elKYC – a solution for ve...

Wednesday, October 19

Ukrainian startup Wombats Corp has raised $250,000 from the Atlassian fund.

Ukrainian startup Wombats Corp has raised $250,000 from the Atlassian fund. The Wombats Corp project, which works on free and paid plugins on the Atlassian Marketplace, is over five years old. Company founder Roman Bubyakin started seeking investment for Wombats Corp in Decem...

Friday, October 7

The Ukrainian University and the largest crypto exchange in the EU will engage in crypto education for Ukrainians.

The Ukrainian University and the largest crypto exchange in the EU will engage in crypto education for Ukrainians. The largest European crypto exchange, WhiteBIT, and the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. Within the Memorandum framework, WhiteBIT and NaUKMA will wo...

Tuesday, October 4

Ukraine has launched military bond sales through the Diia app.

Ukraine has launched military bond sales through the Diia app. Starting October 3, Ukrainian citizens can purchase military bonds through the Diya application. As noted by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the cost of one military bond starts at UAH 900 ($2...

A Ukrainian IT startup is ready to conquer the presentation industry.

A Ukrainian IT startup is ready to conquer the presentation industry. A new Ukrainian IT startup, Wizard Sharing, allows you to create a broadcast presentation without the need for a projector or other accessories. Vlad Isaev, the founder of Wizard Sharing App, came up ...

Monday, October 3

Foreign IT specialists will be able to conduct business remotely in Ukraine.

Foreign IT specialists will be able to conduct business remotely in Ukraine. The corresponding norms are contained in draft law No. 5270, which the Tax Committee of the Council recommended for adoption to the Parliament in the second reading. The document provides for granting...

Monday, September 26

Ukraine’s IT army has attacked the Russian Mir payment system.

Ukraine’s IT army has attacked the Russian Mir payment system. Ukrainian IT activists are conducting a DDoS attack on the Russian Mir payment system and its operator, the National System of Payment Cards, the IT Army of Ukraine reported. The volunteer collective ...

Friday, September 23

The first cryptocurrency payment card was issued in Ukraine.

The first cryptocurrency payment card was issued in Ukraine. Unex Bank and Mastercard, along with fintech startup Weld Money have launched the first cryptocurrency payment card, the weld card, in Ukraine. It allows users to pay in cryptocurrency for goods and s...

Thursday, September 22

EU businesses continue investing in Ukrainian startups.

EU businesses continue investing in Ukrainian startups. Lars Seier Christensen, CEO of Seier Capital International, is looking for blockchain startups in Ukraine despite the war, reported TechUkraine. Lars Seier Christensen, who is also the chairman and f...

Monday, September 19

Amazon and four other companies will develop a digital euro prototype.

Amazon and four other companies will develop a digital euro prototype. The European Central Bank has chosen five companies to develop a digital euro prototype, writes Bloomberg. They are the American technology giant Amazon, the Spanish CaixaBank, the French Worldline SA...

Friday, September 16

Ukraine has become one of the three world leaders in cryptocurrency usage.

Ukraine has become one of the three world leaders in cryptocurrency usage. Ukraine took the third position in the global index for adoption of cryptocurrencies, according to research from analytical blockchain company Chainalysis. According to Minister of Digital Transformat...

Ukraine will present its resilient tech ecosystem at the Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon.

Ukraine will present its resilient tech ecosystem at the Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon. The Ukrainian Startup Fund, together with GIST, is organizing the largest delegation of startups in history, including 24 Ukrainian startups. Despite the unprovoked and brutal Russian aggression, whic...

Wednesday, September 14

The “Made with Bravery” marketplace is launched to promote exports.

The “Made with Bravery” marketplace is launched to promote exports. IT product company EVO has launched a new Made with Bravery marketplace to promote the products of Ukrainian manufacturers abroad. The marketplace was created with the support of the Ministry of Forei...

Tuesday, September 6

A new cable at the bottom of the Black Sea will turn Ukraine into the digital hub of Europe.

A new cable at the bottom of the Black Sea will turn Ukraine into the digital hub of Europe. The Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Vodafone Group have agreed to lay an underwater cable across the Black Sea to improve internet communication. As noted by the ministry, cooperation with ...

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