Defence Builder Demo Day 2.0

​Join us for Defence Builder Demo Day, a high-stakes, action-focused conference of those aiming to build and back Ukraine's defence tech future.

Register to participate either in-person or online and connect with strategic partners and startups. 

​Date: July 15, 2025

​Location: TBA, Kyiv, Ukraine. If you won't be in Kyiv, you'll have the opportunity to join the event online

​Program Highlights

• ​11:30 Welcome Coffee

• ​12:00 Welcome Remarks – Ministry of Defence, Defence Builder team & partners

• ​12:25 Ukrainian Defence Tech Ecosystem: 15-min briefing on key players and opportunities

• ​12:40 Startup Case Sessions: Real-world use cases by startups and their partners (military/investor/startup)

• ​16:00 Headline Keynote: Open conversation with R&D leader shaping defence tech

• ​17:00 Acceleration Results & Awards Ceremony

• ​Networking

​And there’s more:

• ​Exclusive merchandise available in exchange for donations to support startup development

• ​Startup expo featuring in-depth case studies and feedback from military users

• ​Audience Choice Startup Award — your chance to vote for and support the most impactful team

• ​Dedicated networking sessions to connect with founders, military, and investors.

​Please register to secure your spot at the event. You'll get confirmation letter with participation confirmation and event details

​Important: If you want to support the grant pool for startups, please contact us at alina.zh@defencebuilder.com

​Let’s make action happen — for tech, for defence, for Ukraine.