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The Ministry of Digital Transformation and USF Launch the Sandbox Project for AI and Blockchain Startups. What’s on Offer?

The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) have officially launched Sandbox — a comprehensive support program for startups developing AI and blockchain-based solutions. The...

Ukrainian Skyeton Launches Production of Raybird Drones in Slovakia

Ukrainian company Skyeton has launched its Raybird unmanned aerial systems production in the European Union, setting up operations in Slovakia. The move will allow the company to offer faster delivery...

Large-Scale Layoffs Reported at Playtika — Including in Ukraine

Playtika is undergoing significant layoffs, according to reports from the Telegram channel Підслухано в ІТ. The downsizing is reportedly tied to internal optimization efforts and the unsuccessful integration of a...

Ukraine’s Uspacy Nears €550K Pre-Seed Round. What is Uspacy, And How’s It Performing?

Ukrainian startup Uspacy is on the verge of closing a €550,000 pre-seed round. Part of the funding has already been secured through a mix of grants and investments from one...

Ukrainian Deus Robotics to Automate Warehouses for Logistics Giant DPD

Ukrainian product company Deus Robotics has partnered with DPD UK, one of the largest parcel delivery operators in the UK. The startup will supply a robotic warehouse automation system, according...

Ukrainian IT Company Infopulse Rebrands as Tietoevry Create

The Ukrainian division of Infopulse has officially changed its name to Tietoevry Create Ukraine LLC as part of a broader rebranding and integration into the global Tietoevry Create structure. According...

Wordsmith AI Raises $25M

Scottish LegalTech startup Wordsmith AI has raised $25 million in a Series A round, bringing its total valuation to $100 million — just 18 months after its launch. The company...

Hideez Launches Mobile Authenticator for Government Agencies and Businesses

Ukrainian cybersecurity company Hideez has launched a new mobile app that enables passwordless multi-factor authentication, designed specifically for government agencies and businesses. The announcement was shared via a press release,...

“Ukraine Can Produce 10 Million Drones Per Year,” Deputy Defense Minister

Ukraine’s defense industry has the capacity to produce up to 10 million drones annually, according to Deputy Minister of Defense Oleksandr Kozenko. He made the statement at the Shangri-La Dialogue...

DCH Withdraws from Gambling Projects, Shifts Focus to E-Commerce and Fintech

The DCH holding company, owned by Ukrainian businessman Oleksandr Yaroslavsky, has officially announced its withdrawal from the gambling sector, citing limited opportunities for new entrants. The company shared the update...

MacPaw Creates the Huusion Mobile Photo Editor. What Makes It Special?

MacPaw developer Yevhen Peteliev has launched Huusion, a new mobile photo editing app now available for iOS. The app comes with a free basic feature set, while users can unlock additional...

Ukrainian Startup Vita325 Named One of the Top 30 at VivaTech 2025

VivaTech, the annual tech conference to be held in Paris on June 11–12, has announced the 30 finalists for its Innovation of the Year Award. Among them is Vita325, the...

Grammarly Raises $1B from General Catalyst’s CVF

Grammarly has secured $1 billion from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF), marking a major milestone in the company’s evolution from a writing assistant to a full-fledged AI productivity platform....

Ukraine Deploys AI-Powered ‘Drone Queen’ for the First Time — Mission Cost: $10,000

Ukraine has unveiled a new high-tech battlefield innovation: AI-powered “drone queens” that dramatically enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of strikes. Developed by the Brave1 defense tech cluster, the drones are...

From 15 People to Wizz Air’s Partner: The Simply Contact Story

Launching a hotline for the Office of the President of Ukraine in just one day is a real-life achievement by the Simply Contact team. While this case was extraordinary, in...

Tallinn Mechanism Opens an Office in Ukraine to Boost Cyber Resilience

According to the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the Tallinn Mechanism is opening its first project office in Ukraine. Launched in 2023 in response to Russia’s ongoing cyberattacks, the Tallinn Mechanism...

Portal.AI Reboots as AI-Powered Social Platform, Raises $5M

Serial entrepreneur Volodymyr Panchenko has secured an additional $5 million in funding for his startup Portal.AI, which has recently undergone a major pivot. As reported by Forbes, the company relaunched...

Ukrainian-British Trypillian Raises $5 Million from Former UK Minister

British-Ukrainian startup Trypillian, which develops autonomous deep-strike combat systems, has raised $5 million in investment from former British government minister Brooks Newmark, Defender Media reports. Про Trypillian Trypillian Trypillian is a...

Czech Republic Launches €12M ‘Fund of Funds’ to Back Ukrainian Startups

In a strategic move to support Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem amid the ongoing Russian invasion, the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade has unveiled a €12 million “fund of funds” dedicated...

TA Ventures Invests in Tarjama in $15M Series A Round

Ukrainian VC firm TA Ventures has joined the Series A round of Tarjama, a leading speech technology provider in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa). The round totaled...