The Ministry of Digital Transformation invites startups to join a competition to secure up to £3,000 for developing demining solutions. This was announced by the Ministry.
"UK Ukraine TechBridge and Sikorsky Innovation Challenge are launching a competition called Innovation for Humanitarian Demining, aimed at supporting Ukrainian teams innovating in humanitarian demining. The top three teams will receive grants for their technology development: £3,000, £2,000, £1,000," the announcement stated.
The ministry added that participants will receive:
- collaboration with leading experts and demining operators;
- investments and partnerships with British companies;
- mentor support;
- an opportunity to implement their solutions in real projects.
Startups and research teams with innovative ideas or ready solutions in the following areas are invited to participate:
1) creation of drones, robotic systems, and multisensory platforms for remote detection of explosive devices;
2) development of autonomous ground and aerial platforms for safe area clearance;
3) interactive maps and real-time demining management systems;
4) and those with potential for humanitarian demining.
The competition will take place on September 30 in a hybrid format in Kyiv at Igor Sikorsky KPI. Registration is open until September 22 via the link.
Recently, the Danish-Ukrainian company Dropla Tech raised €2.4 million to scale its explosive detection technology using artificial intelligence. This funding was provided by the Danish Export and Investment Fund, Maj Invest Holding, and Final Frontier.
