March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 1 min reading Ecosystem Defence Builder accelerator launches third batch: what the teams are focusing on The ultimate goal of the acceleration is investment readiness and a production scaling plan
February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 2 min reading Startups SRI Deep Tech Security Accelerator is recruiting its second cohort and invites Ukrainian defence tech startups to apply The previous cohort included Swarmer, Himera, Airlogix, Farsight Vision, TAF Industries and others
December 25, 2025March 12, 2026 5 min reading Defense Tech Investor Playbook, Investments, Startups OPPND opens call for second accelerator batch: who they’re looking for and what they offer The second cohort will focus on solutions in the field of air defence, in particular anti-Shahed projects
November 14, 2025December 11, 2025 2 min reading Ecosystem Defence Builder and Finland’s 17Tech Oy announce a strategic partnership: what this means Ukrainian startups will be able to collaborate with the Finnish Defence Forces, leading investors, and NATO structures
October 31, 2025November 5, 2025 2 min reading Startups The American accelerator Y Combinator is ready to accept Ukrainian defence startups – even remotely In addition to participating in a three-month training programme, Y Combinator participants receive $500,000 in investment
October 9, 2025November 18, 2025 2 min reading Ecosystem, Startups Where defence startups can apply right now: Darkstar Bootcamp, and acceleration programmes from Defence Builder and MITS Accelerator The final week to apply for these programmes — and for some, the very last day!
October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 2 min reading Investments Is it true that Blue Arrow, STOZHAR, Slim Beam, DroneMate AI and Zmiyar each raised $200,000 from MITS Capital? MITS Accelerator recruits third cohort: five Ukrainian startups received soft commitments on IT Arena 2025
September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 2 min reading Ecosystem Defence Builder accelerator appoints new CEO and transforms strategy: full details Line Rindvig replaces Kateryna Bezsudna as head of the defence startup accelerator