Las Vegas, NV — From January 6 to 9, the world’s tech capital turned its eyes to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. Amidst the global showcase of innovation, Ukraine’s technological ecosystem made a resounding statement, represented by a delegation of 8 startups and 8 scaleups.
For the first time, the Ukrainian delegation was featured as part of the Global Pavilions, placing the nation’s innovators shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s leading tech ecosystems. The pavilion was inaugurated by key figures including Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), and Dmytro Kushneruk, Consul General of Ukraine in San Francisco.
The Innovators: Hardware, AI, and Sustainability
The delegation highlighted a diverse range of deep-tech solutions, from HealthTech to Robotics:
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Ovul: An AI-powered platform for tracking hormonal health that uses a microscope to analyze saliva, detecting estrogen patterns to provide personalized health recommendations.
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HEFT: An IoT and AI system designed to monitor fertility and health in cows, helping farmers boost productivity while reducing costs.
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Tykho Electronics: A specialized manufacturer of electronics for drones.
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Shapid AGV: An automated guided vehicle system streamlining warehouse operations through a “Goods-to-Person” principle.
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Sirocco Energy: Developers of decentralized wind power generation optimized for suburban environments, aiming to provide energy independence for businesses and communities.
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3D UTU: The first Ukrainian construction 3D printer capable of “printing” actual houses.
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DOZOR AI by VARTA: An autonomous AI module designed for kinetic interceptors of FPV drones.
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Lanka Robotics: Autonomous robotic platforms featuring AI navigation based on camera vision.
Concrete Results: Deals and Global Expansion
The intense four-day event translated into tangible metrics and international opportunities for the Ukrainian teams:
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Ovul unlocked market entry pathways to Australia and Europe. The startup attracted attention from global players in diagnostics, pharmacology, and continuous monitoring, securing over 500 meetings and 20 follow-ups, launching testing phases with global companies.
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Sirocco Energy engaged with specialized venture funds and private investors, adding 65+ new contacts to their network. Notably, Japanese companies expressed specific interest in their wind turbines, opening the door to market research in Japan.
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Tykho Electronics held negotiations with a series of international tech companies, paving the way for joint component production.
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HEFT established contact with potential partners and distributors across Morocco, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, the USA, and African countries.
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DOZOR AI by VARTA validated the market relevance of their product internationally, securing 300 useful contacts.
This year’s participation underscored the maturity of Ukrainian technologies, proving their ability not just to compete, but to shape trends and open new markets.
The project was implemented by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Startup Fund in partnership with DroneUA, with support from the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund, the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco, and the U.S. Commercial Service in Ukraine.
Dive Deeper: The Strategic Vision
While the numbers speak to the immediate success of the delegation, the broader strategy behind Ukraine’s growing influence on the world stage is equally compelling. To understand how these innovations are co-authoring the global tech agenda, we invite you to revisit our earlier conversation with one of the key voices in the industry.
Read our exclusive interview with Valerii Iakovenko from CES 2026 here.
Source: Ukrainian Startup Fund.
