Strategic Agency for Ukraine's Defence Market Growth

A bridge between Ukrainian defence technologies and international markets. We help defence companies scale and attract investment.

For international companies, we provide technology testing in Ukraine through the Test in Ukraine program by Brave1.

We are from Ukraine. We bring together the state, manufacturers, the military, and global players to launch projects that change the course of the war. Fast. Without barriers.

Who we are and what we do

UNIT 117 is a strategic agency that has been working in the Ukrainian defence sector since 2022.

We are physically based in Ukraine and have a unique understanding of market needs, production cycles, and decision-making processes.

2
Years in Ukrainian defence
1500+
Ukrainian defence companies in the database
Locally
Presence in Ukraine
Globally
International partnerships

Our services

Strategic consulting

  • Development of strategies for entering international markets.
  • Preparation for investment rounds
  • Competitive environment analysis

Networking and partnerships

  • Establishing cooperation with international investment funds
  • Finding strategic partners
  • Organizing B2B & B2G meetings

Investment scouting

  • Searching for promising technologies on behalf of venture funds
  • Due diligence of Ukrainian defence companies
  • Assisting in attracting investments for Ukrainian startups

International expansion

  • Entry into European and American market
  • Testing international technologies in Ukraine (Brave1's Test in Ukraine program)
  • Navigating Ukrainian bureaucracy and state hierarchy for international companies

Partners and clients

{ Ukrainian partners }
Dropla Tech – demining using AI
Lviv Iron Cluster (IRON)
Baza IT Defence
Deminetec
UA Damage
Dropla Tech – demining using AI
Lviv Iron Cluster (IRON)
Baza IT Defence
Deminetec
UA Damage
{ Government agencies }
Brave1
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
Ministry of Economy of Ukraine
Brave1
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
Ministry of Economy of Ukraine

Our experience and expertise

Since 2022 working in the Ukrainian defence sector, we have helped:

Manufacturing experience

Scaling FPV drone production from 5,000 to 15,000 units/month
Launching production of ground robotic systems (25 units/month)
Organizing battery production (4,000 units/month)
Launching production of UAV interceptors (100 units/month)

Investment experience

Participation in raising $2.4M in investments
Collaboration with international venture funds
Mediation of conflicts with government, commercial, and international entities

International experience

Participation in European defence exhibitions
Understanding of international standards and certification
Assisting international companies in navigating Ukrainian bureaucracy

Start collaborating with UNIT 117

Ready to take your defence company to the international level?

    { Email }
    al@unit117.tech
    { Phone }
    +38 (096) 307 33 33
    { Location }
    Kyiv, Ukraine