The Brave1 Defence Tech Innovation Forum in Kyiv on February 18–19 arrives at a pivotal moment for Ukraine’s defence tech ecosystem. As the defence tech industry gains momentum, Brave1 has curated a platform that showcases the tech innovation developed by Ukrainians to defend their country, and brings together global stakeholders, from manufacturers and investors to government representatives and defence experts.
The challenges of this coming year will emphasise the importance of collaboration in defence, so Resilience Media is thrilled to join forces with Brave1 as an official media partner for their Defense Tech Innovation Forum 2025.
A Unique Defence Tech Event
Over the course of two days, attendees will dive into a packed agenda that highlights the innovations shaping tomorrow’s battlefield and bolstering resilience today. The event promises:
- Insightful keynote speeches from leaders in government and industry
- Engaging panel discussions featuring experts from the Armed Forces, scientific communities, and tech manufacturers
- Live pitches from Ukraine’s most promising startups
- Informal networking opportunities to foster collaboration
An Invitation to Innovators and Investors
Registration is now open for this important event. Join industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators as they exchange ideas and forge partnerships that will shape the next generation of defence tech.
Register here to secure your spot at the Defense Tech Innovation Forum 2025.
Collaborating to Build the Ecosystem
As an official media partner, Resilience Media will promote the event and have people on the ground to cover the stories, people, and innovations coming out of it. Beyond covering the forum, the partnership reflects Resilience Media’s broader mission: driving meaningful conversations about resilience, innovation, and the intersection of technology and security.
We believe that this forum is a critical opportunity to highlight how defence technology can tackle today’s challenges while laying the groundwork for a more secure future.
Brave1 is a Ukrainian defence innovation cluster aimed at supporting the country’s defence tech industry in creating the best technological solutions to meet the needs of Ukraine’s Security and Defence Forces. Among its key activities, the cluster assists with product codification according to NATO standards, organizes testing at military ranges, and provides grant support.
To date, the cluster’s platform has registered over 3,200 developments from more than 1,400 manufacturers. Over 230 developments have been codified to meet NATO standards. In just 1.5 years of operation, Brave1 has awarded more than 400 grants totalling more than $30 million and facilitated the attraction of over $40 million in 2024, an eightfold increase compared to 2023.
