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Partner Identification & Market Entry
We find and qualify Ukrainian partners for your technical and commercial requirements.
Outcome
A shortlist of qualified partners and an entry path.
Defence & Dual-Use Ecosystem Operator
Enter Ukraine's defence-tech ecosystem.
Build partnerships. Execute projects.
We connect international companies with verified Ukrainian partners.
Operational arm of UADUT Cluster.
Ecosystem at a Glance
Trusted access to Ukraine's defence-tech ecosystem
- UADUT member companies
- 100+UADUT member companiesDirect members of UADUT Cluster
- Companies across FEU Defence
- 700+Companies across FEU DefenceSectoral defence industry community
- Clusters in the Ukrainian Cluster Alliance
- 40+Clusters in the Ukrainian Cluster AllianceNationwide innovation network
- International partnerships
- EU / NATOInternational partnershipsAcross Europe and NATO countries
Figures are periodically updated as the ecosystem expands. · Data as of August 2026
What We Do
Six operational capabilities
Every engagement is built around a defined outcome.
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Business Development
Direct access to decision-makers and industry stakeholders in Ukraine.
Outcome
Direct meetings and a working pipeline.
03
Technology Validation & PoC
Local testing, structured feedback and pilot cooperation with end users.
Outcome
Validated technology with operational feedback.
04
Consortium Building
Ukrainian–European partnerships for industrial, innovation and funding projects.
Outcome
A formed consortium with defined roles.
05
Funding & Grant Support
Consortium preparation for European and international funding programmes.
Outcome
An application-ready consortium.
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Industrial Cooperation
Joint production, localization and supply-chain integration.
Outcome
An operating cooperation or localization model.
Entry Points
How we can work with you
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International Defence & Dual-Use Companies
- Ukraine market entry
- Partner identification
- Local manufacturing
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Ukrainian Defence-Tech Companies
- International partners
- European market access
- Funding opportunities
03
Investors & Strategic Capital
- Ecosystem access
- Deal flow
- Sector intelligence
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Governments, Associations & Institutions
- Ecosystem engagement
- Industry missions
- Bilateral programmes
Positioning
Two structures, one model
UADUT Cluster creates and develops the ecosystem. UADUT Innovation activates, integrates and scales opportunities within it.
UADUT Cluster
Role
Ecosystem & community platform
Functions
- Community building
- Industry representation
- Networking
- International ecosystem development
UADUT Innovation
Role
Execution & commercial operations
Functions
- Business development
- Project execution
- Consortium building
- Industrial cooperation
The Cluster builds the ecosystem.
UADUT Innovation turns ecosystem access into executable cooperation.
Ecosystem Access
One entry point — full ecosystem access
UADUT Cluster — direct members
100+
member companies
Dual-use and defence-tech manufacturers, system integrators, R&D centres, universities, startups and investors on one platform.
FEU Defence
700+
enterprises
20+
sectoral associations
One of Ukraine's largest defence industry communities — access through UADUT Innovation's committee representation.
Ukrainian Cluster Alliance
40+
clusters nationwide
3000+
SMEs in the network
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defence & dual-use
A nationwide network of manufacturers, universities, investors and end users.
Ecosystem Cooperation
Selected ecosystem & institutional cooperation
Confirmed relationships only. More partners are added as cooperation is formalized.
UADUT CLUSTERCluster platform · UA
FEU DefenceSectoral association · UA
Ukrainian Cluster AllianceCluster network · UA
UNIT 117Technology company · UA
MilzoTechnology company · UA- Reserved for future confirmed partner
Programs Portfolio
Eight programmes — one integrated infrastructure
In development
Dual-Use Science Park
Research, development and testing infrastructure.
Innovation
Coming soonActive
Engineering Education Programs
Engineering training with ecosystem partners.
Education
ExploreIn development
International R&D Hubs
Joint R&D with international partners.
International
Coming soonActive
Analytics Programs
Sector, technology and market intelligence.
Analytics
ExploreActive
Proof of Work & PoC Programs
Technology validation and pilots with end users.
Validation
ExploreIn development
Acceleration Programs
Scaling support for defence-tech companies.
Innovation
Coming soonActive
Consortium & Grant Development
Consortium formation and EU funding preparation.
Grants
ExplorePartnership opportunity
International Innovation Partnerships
Bilateral and multilateral cooperation formats.
International
Partner with usCooperation Formats
Three formats of cooperation
Engagement scales with the depth of your ecosystem integration.
Format 1
Strategic Access
For organizations exploring Ukraine.
Indicative engagement level
From 1200 EUR / 1300 USDannually- Ecosystem activation
- Partner mapping
- Introduction process
- Community participation
Format 2
Project Cooperation
For business development, partner search, market entry or consortium support.
Indicative engagement level
Projects typically starting from 5,000 USDper project- Partner search
- PoW / PoC
- Market assessment
- Grant preparation
Format 3
Strategic Partnership
For long-term cooperation and industrial projects.
Indicative engagement level
From 50,000 USDlong-term- Representation in Ukraine
- Strategic business development
- Industrial cooperation
- International scaling
Final scope and terms are defined individually for each project.
Differentiation
Differentiation
Most organizations provide networking.
Some provide consulting.
We provide execution.
UADUT Innovation turns opportunities into projects, partnerships, consortia and industrial cooperation.
Team
The people behind UADUT
Denys Sviatokum
Chairman of the Board, UADUT
Anna Kharlashko
Board Member, UADUT; CEO
Roman Kuziuk
Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Corporate Director
Andrii Kryvolapov
CBDO, UADUT
Mykhailo Romanov
Supervisory Board Member, UADUT
Vitalii Zaitsev
Board Member, UADUT
Sviatoslav Posmetnyi
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Kyrylo Nahornyi
Head of the Investment Committee
Nataliia Yusova
Operations Director, Investment Committee
Emmanuel Lou
UADUT Ambassador to France
Christopher Isaiv
UADUT Ambassador, USA & Canada
Valentyn Stroia
UADUT Ambassador to Romania
Kateryna Kurish
Director of International Communications & Community Development
Olga Millward
UADUT Ambassador Denmark
Partnership Intake
Discuss partnership
Tell us about your organization and objective. We review each request individually.