BRAVE1, a single coordination platform in defense tech, was launched in Ukraine. The cluster aims to supply and transfer advanced Ukrainian technological solutions and comprehensive support of Ukrainian developers.
BRAVE1 is created to provide a technological advantage over the opponent. Government officials claim that the cluster will transfer advanced Ukrainian solutions to the frontline, comprehensively support domestic developers in the field of innovative defense technologies, and develop the field to transform Ukraine into a world leader in defense technologies.
BRAVE1 must become a single sign-on for the cooperation of defense tech companies, the state and the military, as well as investors, volunteer foundations, the media, and everyone who helps to bring victory closer through technology. In general, the cluster’s work is focused on five main areas:
- Invest: providing grants to developers that meet the needs of the Security and Defense Forces.
- Invent: helping the Security and Defense Forces find effective technological solutions among Ukrainian developers.
- Platform: creating a platform that brings together all industry stakeholders.
- Showcase: interacting with the Defense Forces, demonstrating developments and receiving feedback on their use.
- Boost: providing comprehensive support to projects that meet the needs of the Security and Defense Forces.
BRAVE1 is created on the basis of the Innovation Development Fund, which is part of the Ministry of Digital Transformation. It’s created by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and by the Government, i.e., the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Defense Ministry, the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Strategic Industries.