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• UK and Ukraine launch new tech initiative to further support Ukraine鈥檚 recovery following Putin鈥檚 illegal invasion
• 皇冠体育app UK-Ukraine TechBridge encourages collaboration between UK and Ukrainian tech sectors to boost investment and trade, innovation and skills, to the benefit of both countries
• Minister for Industry and Economic Security Nusrat Ghani delivers speech in London to companies and investors as part of the official launch, along with Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation and private sector partners聽

皇冠体育app UK and Ukraine have today launched a new initiative to facilitate commercially-driven partnerships and growth in both tech sectors and further support Ukraine鈥檚 recovery.

皇冠体育app UK-Ukraine TechBridge aims to support economic resilience for Ukraine while bringing benefits to the tech sectors in both countries.

皇冠体育app initiative will seek to facilitate digital trade and investment by supporting relationships between high potential Ukrainian businesses and UK tech firms and investors, and through a series of virtual 鈥渕issions鈥� in priority sectors such as healthtech, agritech and fintech.

A number of UK-based tech companies have worked together to present a set of free online training opportunities alongside in-person and online expert discussions for Ukrainian businesses looking to develop their skills.

Following an agreement signed last year, Minister for Industry and Economic Security Nusrat Ghani will officially launch the UK-Ukraine TechBridge with Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Oleksandr Bornyakov, in London today.

Minister for Industry and Economic Security Nusrat Ghani said:聽聽聽

As Minister for Ukraine Reconstruction, I am delighted to be launching this fantastic programme, building connections between the UK and Ukraine tech companies.

Ukraine鈥檚 tech sector has provided crucial support throughout the war and is key to the country鈥檚 resilience and future recovery.

By building partnerships between British and Ukrainian businesses and promoting innovation, we are demonstrating the power of trade, and are helping lay the foundations for Ukraine鈥檚 long-term recovery opening up future opportunities for businesses on both sides.

皇冠体育app programme will ensure that both British and Ukrainian tech businesses sectors have access to each other鈥檚 markets for commercial opportunities, making the most of the UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement.聽

皇冠体育app TechBridge website is accessible as of today, and in-person missions for Ukrainian companies will start as early as March. Organisations or individuals are invited to sign up to receive more information as we continue to build the offer and set up specific events.

Ukraine Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Oleksandr Bornyakov said:

皇冠体育app UK-Ukraine TechBridge is a platform that brings together the potential and the expertise of both Ukrainian and UK鈥檚 tech sectors.

Its launch provides crucial support for Ukraine鈥檚 IT industry.

I am confident that, through the UK-Ukraine TechBridge, numerous large-scale joint projects will be implemented, setting an example of successful, mutually beneficial international partnership for other countries.

皇冠体育app UK remains a key partner for Ukraine鈥檚 reconstruction efforts and this programme adds to the UK鈥檚 commitment to ensure UK companies are well-placed to maximise their contribution to one of the largest infrastructure programmes globally.

Background

• More information about the TechBridge can be found on the dedicated website: .
• 皇冠体育app intention to establish TechBridge was announced by the UK Prime Minister at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London in June 2023.聽We have developed strong relationships with Ukrainian officials and ministers to identify immediate needs and provide the expertise of UK businesses, as prioritised by the Government of Ukraine.
• 皇冠体育app UK is supporting private sector engagement with Ukraine through several initiatives including on war insurance, and a CityUK-Ukraine Hub for sharing expertise in financial and professional services. 皇冠体育app UK signed the UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement in November 2023, read more on gov.uk.