Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Today's Edition

EveryNews

Stories that matter, signal over noise
Technologies

EU launches EU4UA Defence Tech: grants up to €150,000 for Ukraine's miltech startups

On 1 December the EU4UA Defence Tech programme launched with support from the EU and BRDO to strengthen air defence. The programme has a budget of €3.3 million and offers grants of up to €150,000 for the development and testing of prototypes. Applications are open until 14 January 2026; the programme runs through February 2027.

Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

December 1, 2025 · 1 min read

EU launches EU4UA Defence Tech: grants up to €150,000 for Ukraine's miltech startups

On 1 December the EU4UA Defence Tech program began, implemented with the support of the European Union together with BRDO. The first round is aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s air defense; the total fund is €3,300,000.

Who they are looking for and the conditions

The organizers are seeking developers of high‑speed interceptors with speeds above 450 km/h and modern radar systems. The maximum grant is €150,000; funds may be used to create, improve, and test prototypes. Applications are accepted from teams with a technology readiness level (TRL) of 5–6.

Selection, timelines and what’s next

The selection will take place in three stages: compliance check, assessment of the projects’ defensive potential, and a final pitch before an expert committee. Applications are open until 14 January 2026.

Projects will be evaluated by a special commission including representatives of Brave1, BRDO, the Ministry of Defence, the General Staff, and the EU Office of Defence Innovation in Kyiv, as well as an independent observer. Two more grant rounds are planned in 2026 according to frontline needs; the program will run until February 2027 and includes hackathons and regulatory support.

Separate support for veteran business ideas was announced: 100 projects will receive grants of up to 1.5 million UAH. A Kharkiv factory has already received the first maximum grant for restoration.

Related

Latest

Business

EU Against Google: Why the Latest Fine Could Change More Than Previous Ones

# European Regulators Target Google Again — This Time Over Digital Markets Act Violations. What's Behind the Accusations and Why It Matters Beyond the Corporation European regulators have renewed their scrutiny of Google, this time focusing on alleged violations of the Digital Markets Act. The charges underscore Brussels' increasingly aggressive stance on big tech monopolies and what officials say are anticompetitive practices. The accusations center on how Google leverages its dominance across multiple digital services — from search to advertising to mobile platforms — to disadvantage competitors. Regulators claim the company is using its market power in ways that stifle innovation and limit consumer choice. The case carries significance far beyond Google itself. It signals how the EU is attempting to enforce its landmark Digital Markets Act, legislation designed to curb the gatekeeping power of tech giants. A potential penalty could set precedent for how other large technology companies face similar scrutiny. For consumers and smaller tech firms, the outcome could reshape the digital landscape by creating more room for competition. For Google, fines and operational restrictions could fundamentally alter its business model in Europe, the world's most stringent regulatory market. The case also reflects a broader geopolitical divide, with the EU pursuing a regulatory approach that contrasts sharply with the lighter-touch oversight favored in the United States.

May 26, 2026