Event Overview
30th September 2026
10:00 AM – 13:30 PM (CET)
11:00 AM – 14:30 PM (Kyiv Time)
Online Virtual Summit
Zoom + Dedicated B2Match Platform
English
Official language for all sessions & B2B meetings
Target Audience
Why Attend? Unlock Strategic European Synergies
This summit is structured to deliver immediate actionable intelligence, high-level ecosystem access, and targeted matchmaking across four core pillars:
Gain Strategic Insights
Discover first-hand intelligence on the state of defense tech acceleration in Ukraine, battlefield adaptation cycles, and the technological capabilities of Flanders’ industrial ecosystem.
Understand Procurement & Cooperation Pathways
Unpack concrete legal, joint-venture, and tech-transfer frameworks designed to let international partners engage safely and effectively.
Pitch & Co-Develop
Access pre-vetted pitch sessions showcasing dual-use solutions seeking industrial scaling, co-production, and joint R&D.
Direct B2B Matchmaking
Connect directly with pre-screened counterparts via the official B2Match platform, setting up 1-on-1 virtual meetings to explore commercial partnerships.
Program Structure
Opening & Institutional Welcome
Welcome remarks from Flemish regional and trade representatives (FIT) and Ukrainian state technology leaders.
Presentation: Flemish Defence Ecosystem Overview
Concise briefing presenting Flanders’ defense and dual-use tech ecosystem, industrial capabilities, R&D infrastructure, and strategic areas of engagement.
Presentation: Overview of the Ukrainian Tech Ecosystem
Strategic mapping of Ukraine's broader technology landscape: institutional actors, state digital ecosystem, regional tech clusters, university labs, and venture infrastructure.
Keynote: DefenseTech Acceleration, Wartime Innovation & Frontline Priorities
Deep dive into Ukraine’s DefenseTech pipeline: state acceleration platforms, military innovation units, rapid field-testing mechanisms, and frontline combat adaptation cycles across UAV/UGV robotics, electronic warfare (EW), C4ISR, and de-mining.
Deep Dive: How to Partner with Ukraine — Procurement, Legal Frameworks & Success Stories
Practical guide and actionable playbook for Flemish enterprises on cross-border defense and dual-use collaboration:
Curated Pitch Session: Dual-Use & High-Tech Solutions
Showcase of pre-vetted Ukrainian technology scale-ups presenting battle-proven technologies, TRL readiness levels, and targeted Flemish industrial synergies (component supply, JV co-production, joint R&D).
Interactive Q&A, Wrap-Up & B2Match Activation
Extended 20-minute open panel discussion addressing audience inquiries, followed by official wrap-up and launch of the dedicated B2Match matchmaking platform.
Participating Ecosystem Capabilities
Complementary technological strengths powering cross-border industrial collaboration.
Deep-Tech & Microelectronics R&D
World-class nanoelectronics, mechatronics, and advanced software research driving next-generation hardware innovation.
Defense Electronics, Radar & Aerospace
Satellite payloads, avionics, specialized radar testing environments, and tactical battlefield communication platforms.
Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
Industrial 3D printing (additive manufacturing), precision mechatronics, heavy-duty propulsion systems, and advanced materials.
Marine, Geospatial & Security
Offshore surveying, autonomous marine robotics, live-fire training infrastructure, and comprehensive physical/cyber security systems.
B2B Matchmaking
To maximize business opportunities while keeping the summit agenda focused, all one-on-one meetings will be arranged directly by participants via the B2Match platform.
Before the webinar
Create your company profile on B2Match, including your company pitch, capabilities, and collaboration interests.
After the webinar
Participants can schedule 30-minute virtual meetings with other attendees through the platform until 14 October.
Technical Support
FIT and TechUkraine will provide technical assistance throughout the matchmaking period upon request.
Pathways for Collaboration
To guide actionable business discussions, the initiative highlights six core models of cooperation. Each framework leverages the complementary strengths of Flemish precision engineering and Ukrainian battlefield innovation.
Co-Industrialization & Joint Ventures (JVs)
Combines Ukraine’s battle-tested designs, software IP, and rapid field feedback with Flemish high-precision manufacturing, quality control (QA/QC), and EU supply chain compliance to scale defense and dual-use tech for NATO/EU markets.
Autonomous Systems Co-Development
Pairs Ukraine’s "living lab" prototyping for land (UGV) and air (UAV) drones with Flemish expertise in industrial mechatronics, advanced sensors, actuators, and AI-driven simulation environments.
Aerospace & Dual-Use MRO / Modernization
Integrates Ukrainian operational life-extension capabilities and ITAR-free component designs into Flemish maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) infrastructure to serve European aerospace networks.
Direct Investment & Scale-Up Funding
Connects Flemish venture capital, private equity, and corporate investment arms directly with high-growth, field-tested Ukrainian scale-ups in drone autonomy, electronic warfare (EW), and cybersecurity.
Technology Transfer & IP Licensing
Allows Flemish platform developers to integrate battle-hardened Ukrainian algorithms (such as EW-resilient communication, drone swarming, and computer vision) into European defense platforms.
R&D Bridge & Joint Prototyping
Builds a direct bridge between world-class Flemish research centers (such as IMEC) and agile Ukrainian engineering teams to conduct joint research on next-gen advanced materials, AI, and energy storage.
Registration & Access
Participation is open to verified technology companies, defense manufacturers, research institutions, and investors.
Organizers & Partners
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