Finance

Brave1 Has Awarded Over 1,000 Grants to Ukrainian Defense Tech Developers

Since 2023, the Brave1 Defense Innovation Cluster has provided 6.2 billion hryvnia in funding for Ukrainian defense technologies. During this time, developers have received over 1,000 grants to develop drones, ground-based robotic systems, electronic warfare equipment, missile technologies, artificial intelligence, and other solutions for the Armed Forces.

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read

World

Ukraine to Receive $841 Million from the World Bank Under a Canadian Guarantee

Ukraine will soon receive $841 million in budget support from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development under a guarantee from the Government of Canada. The funds will be provided as part of the PEACE in Ukraine project and will be used to reimburse the state budget for pension payments.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

War

KSE Institute Identifies Major Barriers to Scaling Up Ukrainian Defense Startups

KSE Institute, in collaboration with Brave1, investigated the key obstacles hindering the development of Ukrainian defense manufacturers. Among the main challenges are a lack of funding, limited access to testing, poorly formalized development strategies, a shortage of personnel, and the absence of long-term contracts.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

World

The European Commission has approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine for air defense, drones, and missiles

The European Commission has approved an additional €6.1 billion for Ukraine to purchase air and missile defense systems, ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare systems. The decision also allows for the procurement of American PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

Economy

Annual inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 8.1% in August

In August 2026, consumer prices in Ukraine rose by 0.1% compared to July. On a year-over-year basis, inflation accelerated to 8.1% from 7.7% a month earlier. This was reported by the State Statistics Service of Ukraine.

Svitlana Bondarenko 1 min read

Companies

“My Own Business 2.0”: Entrepreneurs Can Receive Up to 2.5 Million UAH for Business Development

The updated “My Own Business 2.0” grant program launched in Ukraine on September 9. The maximum grant amount has been increased to 2.5 million UAH, and separate funding conditions have been established for launching new businesses and scaling existing ones.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

World

Ukraine and the European Commission Have Begun Consultations on Funding for 2026–2027

Ukraine and the European Commission have begun a detailed assessment of the country’s budgetary and financial needs for 2026–2027. In the coming days and weeks, the parties will continue technical consultations to determine the required amount of funding and possible sources for securing it.

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read

Economy

Ukraine’s international reserves fell by 5% in August — to $48.7 billion

According to preliminary data, Ukraine’s international reserves stood at $48.66 billion as of September 1, 2026. During August, they decreased by 5%. The main reason was a reduction in international financial assistance, despite significant foreign exchange interventions by the NBU.

Yulia Bondarenko 1 min read

Companies

Oschadbank Provided €10.34 Million for the Construction of Solar Power Plants in the Khmelnytskyi Region

Oschadbank provided Eco-Future “Kam’yanka” LLC with €10.34 million in loan financing to implement a renewable energy project. This is the bank’s largest energy project in terms of financing volume in the micro, small, and medium-sized business segment.

Svitlana Bondarenko 1 min read