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Cluster Projects
Project “Milzo”
Trusted B2B Platform for Defense and Dual-Use Cooperation
MARKET NEED:Ukrainian and regional defense producers face fragmented supply chains and lack of secure, trusted digital infrastructure for international B2B cooperation — limiting co-production, procurement, and verified scaling.
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PROJECT GOAL:Establish a cyber-secure, identity-verified digital platform to connect manufacturers, integrators, and institutional buyers across Ukraine, NATO, and EU countries.
KEY ACTIVITIES:• Launch a private-access platform with multi-tiered security verification and encrypted communication.• Integrate supplier and product vetting, end-user verification, and trust-based onboarding.• Enable secure procurement matchmaking, co-production coordination, and deal facilitation.• Develop multilingual AI-powered matching engine and analytics dashboard.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:• Over 500 verified companies onboarded within 12 months.• At least 100 secure deals or co-production projects initiated across borders.• Improved resilience of defense value chains in Ukraine and the EU.
LOOKING FOR EU PARTNERS:• Cybersecurity and infrastructure validation partners.• Ecosystem support from national defense associations and innovation hubs.• Legal and operational partners for EU-based trust nodes.
Project “UGLA”
UGLA ERP: Modular AI-Based Platform for Digital Transformation
MARKET NEED:Governments, municipalities, and SMEs across Europe lack cost-effective, localized ERP solutions. Existing systems are either expensive, slow to implement, or fail to support IoT integration, defense applications, and real-time analytics — particularly in post-war recovery and modernization efforts.
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PROJECT GOAL:
Scale UGLA ERP as a universal modular system tailored for public and private digital infrastructure, integrating AI, IoT, and defense-use functionality for fast deployment across Ukraine and allied markets (EU, UK, Canada, Australia).
KEY ACTIVITIES:
• Finalize product modules and localizations for key markets.
• Expand integration with IoT networks and battlefield awareness modules.
• Execute onboarding of 10,000+ users across industries and government clients.
• Launch go-to-market campaigns in EU and Commonwealth countries.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
• Rapid digitization of 100+ public and private institutions across 4+ countries.
• Demonstrated ERP with built-in AI, IoT, and defense modules.
• 2x faster implementation and 3–5x cost advantage vs. global competitors.
• Foundation for EU-level public sector digital transformation partnerships.
LOOKING FOR INVESTORS & STRATEGIC PARTNERS:
• Tech-focused investors to co-fund €5M scaling program (2 tranches: €3M + €2M).
• ERP distributors, defense digitization integrators, and municipal IT partners.
• Access to European govtech and dual-use infrastructure initiatives.
TIMELINE AND BUDGET:
• Phase I (2025–2026): €3M for product scaling, AI+IoT, market entry (EU, Canada).
• Phase II (2026–2027): €2M for expansion into UK & Australia, team & sales growth.
Mentorship Platform for Defense and DUT
MARKET NEED:Ukrainian defense and dual-use startups lack access to international expertise, limiting their development and global competitiveness.
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PROJECT GOAL:
Launch a secure digital platform that connects these startups with global experts to facilitate knowledge exchange and enhance market readiness.
KEY ACTIVITIES:
• Develop a secure platform with a verified expert database focused on defense and dual-use sectors.
• Implement a commission-based monetization model and a language-localized AI matching engine.
• Promote rapid knowledge transfer between Ukrainian and European defense experts
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
• Collaboration on data protection and expansion of the mentor network with EU defense experts.
• Promotion support from EU entrepreneurial ecosystems.
TIMELINE AND BUDGET:
Launch within 8-12 months with an initial budget of €50,000 to cover development, security, and marketing.
Crowdinvesting Platform for DUT
MARKET NEED: Early-stage defense and civil startups often face significant funding challenges, limiting their growth in critical sectors.
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PROJECT GOAL:
Establish a regulated crowdinvesting platform to facilitate micro-investments into verified defense and dual-use projects, aiming to democratize investment in defense innovations.
KEY ACTIVITIES:
• Implement investor protection mechanisms to safeguard investments.
• Curate viable dual-use and defense projects ensuring potential impact.
• Establish a legal framework compliant with international standards.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
• Close funding gaps for startups, enabling faster development and market entry.
• Provide a secure and regulated investment channel for broader investor access.
• Fund over 50 projects in the first 18 months.
LOOKING FOR EU PARTNERS:
• Collaboration on data protection and regulatory compliance.
• Engagement with EU legal and financial experts for platform setup.
• Connection with potential investors interested in the defense and dual-use sectors.
TIMELINE AND BUDGET:
Plan to launch within 12 months with an estimated initial budget of €75,000 to cover setup costs, compliance,
and initial operations.
Project “KRYLATI” Training Centre
Tactical Drone Operator Training for Modern Warfare & Civil Missions
GOAL:Develop a scalable network of regional drone training centres producing tactically proficient operators for frontline units, partner teams, and manufacturers.
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WHY IT MATTERS:As Ukraine’s drone industry grows, so does the need for skilled FPV/UAV operators adapted to modern warfare and mission-specific demands. Standard military training lacks specialization in EW, autonomy, and coordinated strike tactics. KRYLATI fills this gap — and is ready to offer international programs for rescue, research, logistics, and more.
KEY FEATURES:• 7 regional branches across Ukraine • 4-week modular programs: foundational to advanced • Real battlefield tactics, EW & camouflage training • Custom curricula for different drone platforms and missions • International-ready programs for civilian and dual-use missions
ANNUAL OUTPUT: 400+ certified operators, scalable “crew-task-result” model, industry-integrated training
SEEKING: • Partners for joint programs • Donors for infrastructure scale-up (€150,000+) • R&D collaboration to keep pace with evolving threats
Project “Pre-Patent Idea Protection Service”
MARKET NEED:Early innovators often lose ideas to theft due to high legal and financial barriers during the pre-patent phase.
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PROJECT GOAL: Create a lightweight, internationally-aligned pre-patent registry with legal partner backing to safeguard early stage innovations, making initial legal protection accessible and cost-effective.
KEY ACTIVITIES: • Partner with PwC to provide legal expertise. • Utilize blockchain for secure traceability of ideas. • Introduce a legal co-financing model to reduce costs for innovators. • Aim to protect over 500 innovations within two years.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES: • Establish a cost-effective legal framework for early patent protection. • Enhance idea security and development potential through blockchain technology.
PARTNERSHIP GOALS: • Collaborate with legal firms and technology providers. • Develop financing models with institutions to support innovators.
TIMELINE AND BUDGET:Plan to launch within 18 months with a budget of €250,000 for setup and operation.
Project “Aerospace & Defence Academy”
Aerospace & Defence Academy – Strategic Launch
MARKET NEED:Ukraine urgently needs a new generation of engineers and technical managers to support its rapidly growing defense and aerospace sectors. There are currently no NATO/EU-aligned, dual-use-focused technical education programs. Europe also lacks scalable educational hubs for postwar democracies and fragile states.
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PROJECT GOAL:To launch the first hybrid Aerospace & Defence Academy in Ukraine, integrating ASU (Arizona State University) and AUK (American University Kyiv) programs with European technical expertise. The goal is to train over 1,000 engineers and technical managers within three years.
KEY ACTIVITIES: • Deliver short-term intensive training and dual-degree programs with ASU and Toulouse aerospace universities • Launch educational tracks in UAVs, satellite systems, cybersecurity, and propulsion • Build rapid prototyping labs and simulate NATO-standard operational modules • Operate from AUK campus with a model that allows multi-campus expansion
EXPECTED OUTCOMES: • A self-sustaining academy producing 1,000+ high-skilled graduates in 3 years • A scalable model for technical education in postwar or transition economies • An integrated academic–industry pipeline for defense and dual-use innovation
LOOKING FOR NORWEGIAN PARTNERS: • Defense, cyber, and space experts to join as lecturers, mentors, and advisors • Academic institutions for dual-certification and student/faculty exchange • Institutional partners and investors for co-financing and policy alignment
TIMELINE AND BUDGET: • Phase I (Q4 2025 launch): €800,000 for infrastructure, faculty, and certification • Phase II (2026–2028): modular expansion, integration with EU/NATO initiatives
Project “Nordar Nexus” concept model
PROPOSAL:Creation of a Norwegian Service Platform to Support Ukrainian Defense & Dual-Use Companies
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CONTEXT:Ukraine’s defense and dual-use technology sector has demonstrated extraordinary innovation under extreme conditions. Many of these companies are ready to scale and integrate into European supply chains — but lack direct access to Nordic funding, industrial partnerships, and certification frameworks. Denmark has already initiated a service platform — Nordar Nexus ApS — to support Ukrainian firms in navigating grants, procurement, and legal setups. We propose to mirror this model in Norway through the creation of a similar entity.
VISION: To establish a Norwegian-Ukrainian Service Company that will: • Help Ukrainian dual-use and defense companies access Norwegian innovation and industrial grants • Facilitate joint ventures, licensing, and co-production with Norwegian defense and tech firms • Support regulatory compliance, IP protection, and tech transfer under Norwegian and EU law
CORE FUNCTIONS:• Grant Navigation & Applications: including Innovation Norway, Research Council of Norway, EEA/Norway Grants • Business Incorporation & Legal Structuring for Ukrainian entities in Norway • Project Packaging for co-development and joint R&D between Norwegian and Ukrainian SMEs • Market Access Strategy: matchmaking with Norwegian defense integrators, OEMs, universities • Support for participation in NATO/EU programs with Norwegian anchoring
WHY NORWAY?• A strong innovation ecosystem and substantial public funding for R&D and dual-use technologies • Leading-edge competence in sensors, drones, maritime systems, green energy, AI • Strategic positioning within NATO and high credibility across European defense stakeholders
IMPLEMENTATION PROPOSAL:• Phase 1: Launch via public-private pilot — anchored in a Norwegian tech hub (Oslo, Trondheim, or Bergen) • Phase 2: Establish a joint Norwegian-Ukrainian advisory board and attract Ukrainian pipeline of projects • Phase 3: Channel Ukrainian-led projects to Norwegian funding, joint R&D, and co-production facilities
REQUESTED FROM NORWEGIAN PARTNERS:• Co-funding or in-kind support for the pilot office and operations (~€150,000 for Year 1) • Government endorsement or strategic partnership with Innovation Norway / FFI • Joint promotion of the program to Norwegian industry and defense partners
Project “PeaceKeepers”
Digital PeaceKeepers Initiative: AI-Driven Counter-Disinformation Defense
MARKET NEED:The EU information space is under massive attack from Kremlin-aligned propaganda: up to 1,000,000 daily posts from 150,000+ hostile accounts on X (Twitter) in Germany alone. National governments avoid countering these narratives due to political sensitivity, leaving a vacuum in strategiccommunication.
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PROJECT GOAL:Scale a non-governmental, AI-based counter-disinformation system that neutralizes hostile narratives, promotes democratic values, and dynamically adapts to new propaganda campaigns — starting in Germany, then across the EU.
KEY ACTIVITIES:• Develop and deploy AI agents (bots) that simulate natural online behavior • Target radical/extremist info-bubbles with mass-psychology-informed counter-narratives • Provide sentiment and activity analysis to measure effectiveness • Operate with full anonymity and operational security protocols • Use Ukrainian-based development teams to reduce costs and co-own the tech
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:• 5,000–250,000 posts/day of targeted counter-narratives • Consistent reduction in aggressor activity in targeted online spaces • Behavioral shift in hostile audiences’ perception via narrative reframing • Scalable to new countries, languages, and platforms (TikTok, Telegram, etc.)
LOOKING FOR PARTNERS:• Strategic communications agencies and ministries • EU-level and national donors focused on information defense • Ukrainian tech partners for joint development
TIMELINE AND BUDGET:Demo phase (1,000 bots): 3 months | €30,000–40,000 Full deployment (50,000 bots): €150,000–200,000/month (scalable with modular setup)
Project “Baltic Shield”
Baltic Shield: Industrial Hub for Defense Co-Production in the Baltics
MARKET NEED:The EU and NATO urgently seek to scale up defense production and resilience across Eastern Europe. However, the current industrial capacities in the Baltic states are insufficient. Meanwhile, Ukraine has developed a large base of battle-proven technologies, engineering teams, and dual-use manufacturing potential — much of which cannot be fully utilized domestically due to export control regulations and security risks.
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PROJECT GOAL:To establish an industrial defense hub in the Baltic region — starting from Lithuania — that enables the legal and strategic integration of Ukrainian defense innovations through co-production, controlled knowledge transfer, and localized manufacturing. This initiative will strengthen NATO’s eastern flank and support sustainable dual-use supply chains across Europe.
KEY ACTIVITIES:• Formalize partnerships with Baltic governments (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) and relevant EU defense initiatives. • Launch joint ventures and spin-off production lines with Ukrainian manufacturers. • Establish legal frameworks for safe and compliant technology transfer based on consultation services authorized by the State Service of Export Control of Ukraine (SSEC). • Coordinate all operations using the MILZO platform — a secure digital environment for project management and communication.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:• Establishment of 5+ joint production facilities by the end of 2026. • Legal integration of Ukrainian R&D and defense engineering into EU-based industrial operations. • Development of interoperable manufacturing capacity aligned with NATO standards. • Positioning of the hub as a core component of EU/NATO defense readiness and rearmament infrastructure.
LOOKING FOR INVESTORS & STRATEGIC PARTNERS:• Baltic public-private investment funds and EU/NATO innovation and resilience programs (e.g., EDA, Innovation Fund, DIANA). • Ukrainian and European defense manufacturers looking to scale within compliant EU jurisdictions. • Legal, regulatory, and technology integrators experienced in export control, dual-use compliance, and govtech platforms.
TIMELINE AND BUDGET:• Phase I (2025): €1.5M to establish the Lithuanian pilot site, onboard Ukrainian partners, and initiate legal/technical structures. • Phase II (2026): €3–5M for expansion into Latvia and Estonia, additional facilities, digital ecosystem integration, and joint product lines.
Project “BasaltTech”
Clean Basalt Melting Technology for Eco-Industrial Applications
MARKET NEED:European industries demand sustainable high-performance materials for infrastructure, composites, and defense applications. Traditional basalt melting relies on gas-based systems, which are energy-intensive and polluting, lacking alignment with EU Green Deal principles
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PROJECT GOAL: Develop and pilot a next-generation electric basalt melting furnace in Ukraine to enable zero-emission, low-cost basalt fiber production, positioning Europe as a leader in clean materials manufacturing.
KEY ACTIVITIES: • Design and build a prototype electric furnace using proprietary low-energy technology. • Conduct thermal, energy, and materials testing without fiber drawing to reduce costs. • Form a Ukrainian-Norwegian R&D company for industrial scaling and certification. • Prepare for integration with EU eco-industrial parks and civil reconstruction supply chains.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES: • Demonstrated feasibility of a clean melting method with 30–50% lower energy use. • EU-ready pilot technology for scaling in strategic sectors (defense, construction, energy). • Established partnership platform for further Horizon Europe or Innovation Fund applications.
LOOKING FOR NORWEGIAN/EU PARTNERS: • Industrial partners in construction or composite materials who can integrate output. • Clean-tech investors for co-development and scaling. • Collaboration with EU R&D centres for validation and further adaptation.
TIMELINE AND BUDGET: • Phase I (10 months): €395,000 for design, manufacturing, testing. • Phase II (2026+): industrial scaling, commercialization, and export.