Invest in Bravery: Defense & Resilience
On the heels of our massively successful event in October in Kyiv, we’re excited to announce the 4th edition of Invest in Bravery, focused on Defense & Resilience 🛡️
🇺🇦 Ukraine has become a global hub for defense, dual-use, and deep tech innovation, driven by real-world experience in modern warfare, cybersecurity, energy resilience, critical infrastructure, and human health. This is where the future of defense is being built.
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with 200+ pioneering founders, investors, military experts, government officials, and ecosystem builders shaping the future of defense and resilience.
💡 Why Attend?
Exclusive Investment Opportunities – Meet the most innovative defense, dual-use, and deep-tech startups ready to scale.
Strategic Networking – Connect with investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders at the forefront of defense & resilience.
Market Insights – Gain insider perspectives on the shifting global defense landscape and discover how emerging trends could influence your next investment.
🚀 Agenda
09:00 – Doors Open
10:00 – Keynotes
Jan Kavalírek, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Czech Republic
Martin Jõesaar, EU Defence Innovation Office
Leoš Mauer, NATO DIANA Accelerator
11:00 – Panel: Lessons From the Front
12:00 – Lunch
13:00 – Panel: Future of Defense Investments
14:00 – Startup Pitches
16:00 – Workshops
Investing in Ukraine
(In)Security – How to Spot and Prevent Digital Threats
17:00 – Closing Ceremonies
18:00 – Dinner & Drinks
🌍 Who’s Attending?
We’re hand-picking 200+ high-impact guests, with a perfect balance of international and Ukrainian attendees.
Startups – Innovators in defense, dual-use, and deep tech (from AI and cybersecurity to energy resilience, human health, and more).
Investors – International VCs, private equity, defense funds, and impact investors.
Ecosystem Builders – Clusters, accelerators, ThinkTanks, and NGOs.
Government & Military Officials
🚆 Logistics & Travel Assistance
Full Support for International Participants – We’re here to make your travel smooth, with assistance for logistics, accommodation, and security coordination.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next big leap in defense and resilience innovation. Join us in Kyiv, connect with the leaders changing the future of global security, and uncover investment opportunities like never before. Play a vital part in strengthening global security and resilience.
❗️ Due to limited capacity, participation will be confirmed after selection, and we may only be able to admit one person per organization.
🌐 Unable to attend in person?
Join us virtually by registering for the live stream here: https://lu.ma/o4dt4qlr
🤝 Organizers and Partners
🇨🇿 Event is supported by the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Invest in Bravery is a nonprofit dedicated to bridging international investors with Ukraine’s boldest startups building cutting-edge technologies ready to scale. Our mission is to connect visionary Ukrainian founders with global investors, creating transformative opportunities for mutual growth.
🔗 https://investinbravery.com/
Rockaway Ventures supports early-stage startups with proven traction, investing from Seed to Series A rounds across the CEE and DACH regions. Our portfolio spans diverse sectors from retail, travel to cybersecurity, and defense.
🔗 https://rockawayventures.com/
Double Tap Investment (DTI) is a Finnish-Ukrainian investor firm dedicated to help Ukrainian defense tech startups. We provide funding, mentorship, and strategic partnerships to help these startups grow, scale, and make a meaningful impact. Our mission is to support innovations that contribute to Ukraine's victory and have dual-use applications for global markets.
Presto Tech Horizons is a €150 million early-stage venture capital fund, focusing on dual-use technologies in sectors like defense, cybersecurity, robotics, and aerospace across NATO countries and allied nations. We connect frontier technologies, strategic investments, and purpose: to create a safer, more resilient future.
🔗 https://www.prestotech.com/
Techosystem is a civic union of the Ukrainian tech ecosystem players for startups, scaleups, and investors
🔗 https://techosystem.com.ua/en
Brave1 is a Ukrainian defense innovation cluster aimed at supporting the country’s defense tech industry in creating the best technological solutions to meet the needs of Ukraine’s Security and Defense Forces.
Ukrainian Startup Fund is dedicated to fostering the development and growth of early-stage startups in Ukraine.
Calibrated is a Ukraine-based communications agency specializing in Resilience Tech (including Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Defense Tech). Leveraging over 15 years of experience across multiple industries, its team of communication professionals provides expertise in global PR, strategic communications, reputation management, crisis communications, and crafting impactful narratives.