Ukraine is set to make a significant new step at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, marking its debut as part of the official Global Pavilions. The hunt is now on for the nation’s most innovative tech companies to join the national delegation.
Las Vegas is gearing up for the future, and this time, Ukraine is taking its place in a key international zone.
The Consumer Electronics Show is the undisputed global epicenter for breakthrough technology. From January 6-9, 2026, the world’s innovators, investors, corporations, and media will descend on Las Vegas to witness the unveiling of technologies that will define the future of AI, robotics, digital health, mobility, and high-tech industries.
For 2026, Ukraine is elevating its presence by officially joining the Global Pavilions—an international zone where nations showcase their technological ecosystems.
The Ukrainian national pavilion, a strategic initiative organized by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) in collaboration with DroneUA, will feature 16 of the country’s most dynamic tech companies. The delegation will be a powerful mix of 8 promising early-stage startups and 8 established scale-ups and mature companies, presenting a comprehensive look at Ukraine’s resilient and burgeoning tech sector.
The Open Call: Eight Spots for Ukraine’s Brightest Startups
The Ministry and the USF have officially launched an open selection process to find the 8 startups that will anchor the pavilion. This call is focused on young, ambitious teams with globally scalable solutions.
Are you eligible? The ideal candidate startups must:
- Be founded in 2019 or later.
- Have a working prototype (TRL 5–8).
- Be at the pre-seed or seed stage.
- Have limited or no stable revenue (or just achieved first sales).
- Employ a team of up to 30 people.
- Be registered and actively operating in Ukraine.
- Be ready to demonstrate a working prototype or sample at the booth.
What selected startups will receive:
- Tickets to Consumer Electronics Show 2026.
- An individual booth within the Ukrainian Pavilion.
- Partial coverage of travel costs (details to be confirmed).
- Access to exclusive side-events, meetings, and high-level networking with international investors and partners.
A preference will be given to teams that did not participate in state-supported delegations in 2025. Following CES, participants will be required to provide a report on their results, including preliminary agreements on investments, partnerships, and customer acquisition.
Timeline & How to Apply
The selection process is fast-paced.
- Application Deadline: November 14, 2025 (23:59)
- Compliance Review: By November 21, 2025
- Online Pitch Day: By November 24, 2025 (where the 8 winners will be selected by a jury of Ukrainian and international experts).
Applications and pitch decks must be completed in English.
To apply, head to the Ukrainian Startup Fund portal, log in to your personal cabinet, and find the application in the “Partner Programs” section.
Apply Here: https://portal.usf.com.ua/
This project is realized in partnership with DroneUA and supported by the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund, US Commercial Service in Kyiv, the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco, and the US Commercial Service in Ukraine.
For additional information, contact info@usf.com.ua.
