The opening of the Office brings Ukraine and the EU a step closer in the implementation of the European Defence Industrial Strategy of March 2024.
Hosted by the European Union Delegation to Ukraine, the Office will promote cross-border cooperation between the Ukrainian Defence Technological and Industrial Base (DTIB) and the European DTIB. It will act as a focal point for Ukrainian partners, as well as a coordination and information hub.
The Office will play a crucial role in identifying Ukrainian needs and capacities on defence innovation, and facilitating joint initiatives and cooperation between innovative and industrial stakeholders of the EU and Ukraine. It will promote defence innovation activities in and with Ukraine, foster joint initiatives and bring together EU start-ups and innovators and Ukraine’s industry and armed forces.
The EU Defence Innovation Office will inform Ukrainian defence innovation stakeholders on access to EU programmes and possible funding options. Through such activities, the Office contributes to strengthening cooperation between the EU and Ukrainian defence industries.
A strong Ukrainian Defence Technological and Industrial Base is vital for Ukraine’s long-term security as well as its reconstruction. The reinforcement of Ukraine defence capacity contributes to Ukraine’s integration into the Union defence equipment market.