Brave1 allocates 150 million UAH for explosives, missiles, and AI: who will receive funding.
New initiatives from the Brave1 defense cluster
According to inkorr.com: Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced new support tools being offered by the Brave1 defense cluster. These innovations were presented during the event 'Decisive Innovations. Ukraine's Next Steps in the Technological War'.
Main innovations
Among the key initiatives is the financing of projects up to 150 million UAH in areas such as explosives, tactical ballistic missiles, anti-aircraft systems to combat drones, as well as artificial intelligence. In addition, the grant program has been updated, allowing manufacturers to receive funding ranging from 500 thousand to 8 million UAH for development in 70 technical areas covering 9 categories.
These initiatives aim to provide rapid support and the development of important technologies necessary to meet military needs.
The measures implemented are a response to the challenges faced by Ukraine in times of war. The Brave1 cluster aims to strengthen the country's defense capability by promoting the development of innovations in the military sector. Thanks to these initiatives, there are hopes for a more active involvement of domestic manufacturers in creating the necessary technologies for the army.
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