GovTech, Grants for Veterans, and Startups Heading to TechCrunch: What's New for Business
Ukrainian business is gaining unique opportunities: the development of GovTech as an export product, funding for veteran-owned enterprises, and the chance to enter the international arena through TechCrunch. These initiatives are already active and creating concrete growth points.
Ukraine already has what many countries are only planning to build — a functioning digital government used by millions of people every day. According to dev.ua, the "Diia" app has over 20 million users and unites dozens of government services — from digital documents to business registration. The Prozorro system has become one of the world’s most recognized examples of digital procurement transparency and is used internationally as a model for openness. The open data ecosystem has spurred hundreds of services — from counterparty verification to market analytics. These are not pilot projects, but real infrastructure that scales and solves daily challenges for citizens and businesses.
At the same time, the VETERAN BUSINESS LAB grant program has launched — an accelerator for the business of Ukraine’s defenders, run by IREX and the NGO EasyBusiness. The program is designed for veterans who are already running businesses — micro, small, or medium-sized — and wish to grow and scale their ventures. Up to 40 selected businesses will attend a 3-day intensive offline bootcamp, with financial support reaching up to $10,000 for development.
Additionally, the Ukrainian startup fund invites startups that already have a product, traction, and are beginning to enter the U.S. market — or already have initial American clients — to apply for selection into Ukraine’s delegation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. This is a unique opportunity to participate in one of the largest global tech conferences and present your product to international investors and media.
Synthesizing these three areas, we see a logical ecosystem: government digitalization lays the foundation for GovTech startups, veteran initiatives ensure social responsibility and new talent pipelines, and participation in international events opens doors to innovation export. For small businesses, this means access to infrastructure, grant funding, and global expansion — all essential components of growth in a competitive environment.
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