A marketplace of the latest technologies, Brave1 Market, is being launched for the Ukrainian military. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Development of Education, Science and Technology Mykhailo Fedorov.
"Units will independently choose the equipment they want to fight with, and will purchase it with the funds of the military unit. The platform will work like an online store - like Amazon or Rozetka, but instead of ordinary goods - innovations," he said.
According to the government official, the marketplace already offers 1,000+ solutions: UAVs, ground robots, electronic warfare and electronic warfare systems, components, AI-based tools, software, and ammunition.
"Currently, the military themselves are looking for manufacturers and developments on the Internet, through acquaintances and other units, so access to information is limited. The Marketplace will significantly simplify the interaction between developers and the military. Defenders will be able to choose the right technology in a few clicks, compare the characteristics of different means, contact the manufacturer and conclude a direct agreement," noted Mykhailo Fedorov.
He added that the marketplace will help solve the problem of distributing effective technologies, as the military is often unaware of the tools that are already on the market and that can help them effectively perform tasks.
"For security reasons, the military will log in to the marketplace through Diya. Particularly sensitive information is contained in a closed catalog, which only verified military personnel have access to through the Delta system," explained Mikhail Fedorov.
At the same time, the Ministry of Digital Affairs clarified that manufacturers, in order to sell technologies on the marketplace, need to:
· Pass the verification on the website of the Ukrainian Startup Fund;
· Send a request to connect to the marketplace to email: [email protected]. In the subject line of the email, indicate "Request to connect to Brave1" and add information about passing the verification.