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TechExchange
Connecting startups to growth opportunities
Investors | Media | Professional services
Investors | Media | Professional services
ABOUT TechExchange
Connects ecosystems
for the technology exchange between the UK and Ukraine
Unlocks
growth
growth
for startups in AgriTech and DefenseTech industries
Supports
Ukraine
Ukraine
contributing to the rebuild of Ukraine's economy post-war
TechExchange is a non-profit privately-funded startup support programme which helps British and Ukrainian AgriTech and DefenceTech startups raise the investment they require, to keep contributing to the Ukraine’s war effort and future reconstruction.
We do this by connecting cutting edge startups from the UK and Ukraine to a network that can help to accelerate innovation and commercial growth in support of Ukraine now and also post-war. Ukrainian startups will be able to raise their international profile and access investment and networking opportunities through the UK's ecosystem, while UK companies can conduct in-field testing of new technologies in Ukraine.
We do this by connecting cutting edge startups from the UK and Ukraine to a network that can help to accelerate innovation and commercial growth in support of Ukraine now and also post-war. Ukrainian startups will be able to raise their international profile and access investment and networking opportunities through the UK's ecosystem, while UK companies can conduct in-field testing of new technologies in Ukraine.
As a Ukrainian I am laser-focused on contributing to the Ukraine's war effort in any way that I can.
I believe that supporting innovative tech is one of the key factors bringing Ukraine's victory closer. While DefenseTech is ultra important today, AgriTech will play a crucial role in rebuilding our country post-war. I am committing the work of UK-Ukraine TechExchange to supporting those companies whose technology has a real potential to save lives.
I believe that supporting innovative tech is one of the key factors bringing Ukraine's victory closer. While DefenseTech is ultra important today, AgriTech will play a crucial role in rebuilding our country post-war. I am committing the work of UK-Ukraine TechExchange to supporting those companies whose technology has a real potential to save lives.
Andriy Dovbenko
Founder of UK-Ukraine TechExchange
STARTUPS WE ARE SUPPORTING
RIGHT NOW
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Ukraine)
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Ukraine)
Humanitarian demining and ammunition disposal (Ukraine)
Electronic warfare and reconnaissance systems (Ukraine)
CONSIDER APPLYING IF
- You need investment, international PR or legal supportand you understand how you will benefit from it
- You are thinking about exponential growthand are interested in accessing global markets
- You are ready for investmentwhich means that you are ready to offer equity in exchange for funding
- You have a well-thought-out commercial strategybut need additional investment or professional support to implement it
- You are ready for in-field testingor have already tested your technology in Ukraine
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Essential DefenceTech or AgriTech startupsair mobility, drones, SpaceTech with potential Defence or Agri application, Security/Cyber, software
Necessary qualitiesto deliver game-changing technologies and impactful innovation
1-2 yearssince incorporation
UK or Ukraine-basedEuropean companies with a UK office or employee will also be considered
Fundedto at least Pre-Seed, Seed
5+ employees
Preferable
- Beyond MVP to product market fit / or product in the market
- Commercially viable (i.e. sufficient funding to develop their product; clear monetisation model and market; generating revenue)
- Tech will have the potential to save lives
HOW IT WORKS
- Apply for the programmeFounders can apply for the programme by sending their pitch deck and any other key information about their startup (in English) here.01
- Selection processThe TechExchange team will assess each startup’s application internally and recommend startups for inclusion in the cohort.02
- Gain access to experts & networkingTechExchange team will reach out to the successful applicants to confirm their place and the next steps. Once onboarded, startups will start receiving tailored support and gaining access to experts and opportunities within the TechExchange network.03
BENEFITS FOR STARTUPS
UK STARTUPS
UKRANIAN STARTUPS
- in-field testing in Ukraine
- early-stage investors and wider ecosystems
- mentors and experts to help each business, including pitch deck feedback
- key networking and deep-tech events, including the sponsorship to attend 1x event per quarter (to a maximum value of £1,000 for a ticket)
- Assistance/consultancy around any news you want to announce;
- Newsjacking opportunities
Quarterly office hours sessions
- Assistance/consultancy around any news you want to announce;
- Newsjacking opportunities
- logistical, legal and financial assistance in supplying technology across the Ukrainian border
- facilitation of communication with the parties on the ground (including military batalions)
Media relations support
Quarterly office hours sessions
Media relations support
Access to:
Access to:
Support in organising in-field testing
- the UK market: potential customers, industry contacts
- introductions to international investors
- mentors and experts to help each business, including pitch deck feedback
- key networking and deep tech events, including the sponsorship to attend 1x event per quarter (to a maximum value of £1,000 for a ticket)
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
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As a UK-based investor of Ukrainian origin,
I am interested in identifying targets for equity investment.
While UK-Ukraine TechExchange was initially created with the view of supporting the most innovative British and Ukrainian tech companies helping Ukraine win, it has also become a vehicle to find the most exciting investment assets. The time companies spend with us receiving exclusive access to VCs, deep tech events, hyper relevant media opportunities and legal support where needed, allows me and other investors to get to know them better and make investment decisions.
I am interested in identifying targets for equity investment.
While UK-Ukraine TechExchange was initially created with the view of supporting the most innovative British and Ukrainian tech companies helping Ukraine win, it has also become a vehicle to find the most exciting investment assets. The time companies spend with us receiving exclusive access to VCs, deep tech events, hyper relevant media opportunities and legal support where needed, allows me and other investors to get to know them better and make investment decisions.
ANDRIY DOVBENKO
Andriy Dovbenko is a Ukrainian-born and UK-based early-stage investor focused on helping tech startups in defense and agriculture - two sectors crucial to Ukraine - accelerate their commercial potential. He hopes to help Ukrainian startups achieve global impact, initially through access to the UK market while also discovering UK tech startups offering solutions that may benefit Ukraine.
Andriy began his career as a lawyer following a degree in jurisprudence from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. He eventually became a managing partner at an international law firm, later starting his own practice, Evris Law. He has also led technology investments in verticals such as fintech and agriculture. The combination of his technology investments and previous experience in the agricultural sector, has enabled Andriy to develop a particular understanding of how digital tools can be used to transform this industry.
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andriydovbenko.co.uk
Andriy Dovbenko is a Ukrainian-born and UK-based early-stage investor focused on helping tech startups in defense and agriculture - two sectors crucial to Ukraine - accelerate their commercial potential. He hopes to help Ukrainian startups achieve global impact, initially through access to the UK market while also discovering UK tech startups offering solutions that may benefit Ukraine.
Andriy began his career as a lawyer following a degree in jurisprudence from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. He eventually became a managing partner at an international law firm, later starting his own practice, Evris Law. He has also led technology investments in verticals such as fintech and agriculture. The combination of his technology investments and previous experience in the agricultural sector, has enabled Andriy to develop a particular understanding of how digital tools can be used to transform this industry.
andriydovbenko.co.uk
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