Ukrainian startups developing demining solutions can apply for up to £3,000 in grants. How to enter the competition

According to the Ministry of Digital Affairs, startups and research teams that have ideas or ready-made developments in the following areas are invited to participate in the competition:

• creation of drones, robotic systems and multi-sensor platforms for remote detection of explosive objects;
• development of ground and air autonomous platforms for safe cleaning of territories;
• interactive maps and real-time demining management systems;
• as well as those that have humanitarian demining potential.

How to participate in the competition

The competition will take place on September 30 in a mixed format in Kyiv at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.

To participate, you must fill out the online form and be sure to attach a project presentation in PDF format. Submission deadline: September 22, 2025.

What the application should contain:

• contact details of the participant or team;
• project name (up to 5 words);
• a brief description of the project or solution (up to 1000 characters);
• the specified topic (from the list of areas);
• technology readiness level (TRL);
• a project presentation (PDF) in PitchDeck format is required.

Additionally, it is advisable to submit:

• link to the project website/video (if available);
• information about the availability of a production base;
• data on patents, know-how or applications filed;
• purposes of participation: investments, customers, production, etc.

What participants will receive

• Cooperation with top demining experts and operators;
• investments and partnerships with British companies;
• mentoring support;
• a chance to implement the development into real projects.

The winners of the competition will receive cash prizes:

• 1st place — £3,000;
• 2nd place — £2,000;
• 3rd place — £1,000.

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