How to Work with Ukraine: Opportunities for UK Tech

Hosted by techUK in collaboration with the Government of Ukraine

Ukraine is rapidly rebuilding and reimagining its digital state – from world-leading e-government services to cutting-edge defence and dual-use technologies. This webinar brings together senior representatives from the Government of Ukraine, the Brave1 defence-tech cluster, the UK–Ukraine Tech Bridge team, and a UK exporter to explore how UK tech firms can connect. For UK companies, this is a chance to understand real commercial opportunities, hear directly from decision-makers, and learn from a peer already exporting to Ukraine.

What you’ll learn

• Government priorities & entry points | Hear directly from a senior Ukrainian Government representative on current reform and regulatory priorities, including the Diia (Ukraine’s digital government platform) and CodeUA (Ukraine’s B2B partnership ecosystem), and where UK tech vendors and partners can add value.

• Defence, dual-use and “Tested in Ukraine” opportunities | Learn about the Brave1 defence and dual-use innovation platform: what problems they are trying to solve, how they work with international partners, and how UK companies can engage – including via the “Tested in Ukraine” initiative.

• Real-world lessons from a UK exporter | A UK tech company will share practical insights on doing business in Ukraine: route to market, managing risk, building partnerships, and working with Ukrainian public sector and defence stakeholders.

• How the UK–Ukraine Tech Bridge can help | Get an overview of the UK–Ukraine Tech Bridge programmes, priority sectors, and support available to help you make connections and move from interest to pipeline.

Agenda:

• 10:00 - 10:05 | Welcome and Opening Remarks

  
  ◦ Speaker: Dan Clarke, Senior Policy Manager, International Policy & Trade, techUK

• 10:05 - 10:15 | UK–Ukraine Tech Bridge Update: Ecosystem Support and Next Steps

  
  ◦ The Tech Bridge team will outline current programmes, priority sectors, upcoming activities, and how UK and Ukrainian firms can plug into the network.

  
  ◦ Speaker: Frances Ball, Deputy UK-Ukraine Tech Bridge Lead, UK Government

• 10:15 - 10:25 | Lviv IT Cluster - Presenting the CodeUA Initiative

  
  ◦ The presentation will highlight specific areas where UK tech firms can partner with Ukrainian companies using CodeUA.

  
  ◦ Speaker: Roman Vanash, International Cooperation Manager at Lviv IT Cluster

• 10:25 - 10:35 | BRAVE1 & Military Technology (MilTech) / Dual-Use Spotlight

  
  ◦ A focused look at Brave1’s role in coordinating defence and dual-use innovation in Ukraine. The session will cover priority problem areas, current technology needs, and how UK companies can contribute – including through the “Tested in Ukraine” initiative.

  
  ◦ Speaker: Artem Moroz, Head of Investor Relations, BRAVE1

• 10:35 - 11:00 | Fireside Chat: A UK Exporter’s Journey into Ukraine

  
  ◦ A practical conversation exploring what it actually takes to win work in Ukraine – from identifying opportunities and partners to navigating procurement, delivery and compliance.

  
  ◦ Chair: Dan Clarke, techUK

  
  ◦ Guest: Lee Doherty MBE, Director of Growth, Skyral

• 11:00 - 11:10 | Making the UK–Ukraine Defence Supply Chain More Transparent with YC World

  
  ◦ Speaker: Ashley Thompson, International Product Trainer, YC World

• 11:10 - 11:25 | Ukraine Government Keynote: Ukraine’s Priorities

  
  ◦ An overview of Ukraine’s digital government strategy, key reform and regulatory priorities, and the role of platforms such as Diia.

  
  ◦ Speaker: Oleksandr Bornyakov, Deputy Minister for Digital Transformation

• 11:25 - 11:30 | Final Q&A and Closing

  
  ◦ An open Q&A with all speakers, followed by final reflections and practical next steps for UK companies interested in engaging with Ukraine.

  
  ◦ Moderator: Dan Clarke, techUK

Who should attend?

• UK tech companies interested in Def-Tech, GovTech, digital public services, cyber, cloud, data, AI, or platforms that could support Ukraine’s digital transformation.

• Firms working on defence, dual-use, or security-relevant technologies looking to understand opportunities and guardrails in Ukraine.

• Trade, policy and business development leads seeking concrete routes to market and trusted partners in Ukraine.

If you are a UK tech firm looking at Ukraine – or simply exploring where your solutions could support one of the world’s most ambitious digital transformation and defence innovation agendas – this session is for you.

Please contact daniel.clarke@techuk.org if you have any questions.