On 24 March, the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) will support a “BRAVE1 Briefing: Test, partner, invest. Entering Ukraine’s defense innovation ecosystem” during XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 (24–26 March) in partnership with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). On behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), the BRAVE1 delegation is being implemented GIZ, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), and NRW.Global Business, reflecting strong institutional support behind this initiative.
The session will present concrete pathways for international companies to engage – including the Test in Ukraine platform, UNITE – Brave NATO, Brave Norway, and co-investment opportunities – and will feature pitches from five leading Ukrainian defense tech companies.
