Brave1 is a Ukrainian government-backed platform designed to accelerate the development and deployment of defense technology innovations. It serves as a central hub for collaboration between government, defense forces, the scientific community, and businesses, fostering the creation of technologies that can impact the course of the war. Brave1 provides organizational, informational, and financial support, extending beyond mere grant allocation to encompass strategic development, testing, and implementation of advanced technologies. They act as a major angel investor in the Ukrainian defense tech sector, having awarded over 750 grants totaling 3.7 billion UAH. The platform aims to streamline access to Ukrainian defense innovations for international partners, offering a "soft-landing procedure" for foreign entities. Brave1 facilitates partnerships between public and private sectors, providing access to events, grants, and investment opportunities. They support the development and testing of both Ukrainian and international technologies, and connect companies with investment prospects within the Ukrainian defense sector. Brave1 operates through a portal where innovators can register projects, receive feedback, and access support. Key areas of focus include weapon systems, protection and security, supply and logistics, unmanned aerial vehicles, robots, demining, cybersecurity, intelligence, navigation, and medical support. A Defense Innovations Council comprised of international professionals provides guidance and advocacy for the platform. They offer different grant programs including general grants, special grants focused on specific areas like AI and missiles, and competitive grants for focused technology development challenges. Brave1 Club is another initiative focused on companies with established R&D, offering benefits such as testing opportunities, community access, networking and support in market entry and integration.
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Weapon systems, Protection and security, Supply and logistics, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Robots, Demining, Cyber security, Intelligence, Navigation, Medical support, Missile systems, AI, Explosives, Anti-aircraft missile systems
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