Opportunity Sectors: Where Ukrainian Innovation Can Thrive

Ukraine’s tech ecosystem is bold, agile and full of world-class talent. When combined with the UK’s deep sector expertise, global reach, and scale-up infrastructure, there’s huge potential for mutual success. Whether you're innovating in AI, building fintech solutions, or developing deep tech products like semiconductors or quantum hardware, the UK offers a supportive platform to test, scale, and globalise your technology.

 

Ukraine’s tech ecosystem is bold, agile and full of world-class talent. When combined with the UK’s deep sector expertise, global reach, and scale-up infrastructure, there is great potential for mutual success. Whether you are innovating in AI, building fintech solutions, or developing deep tech products, the UK offers a supportive platform to test, grow, and globalise your ideas.

 

The UK is a global leader in sectors such as quantum technologies, semiconductors, telecommunications and fintech. These industries benefit from world-class research institutions, mature investment networks and thriving innovation hubs.

 

  • The UK is second only to the US in the number of quantum companies, contributing £1.7 billion to the economy.
  • The semiconductor industry includes world-renowned firms like ARM, with strong regional clusters, such as South Wales which has generated £543 million GVA.
  • Telecommunications contribute over £30 billion to the UK economy annually and is enhanced through UK innovation hubs such as Adastral Park and BT.
  • London remains Europe’s top fintech centre, securing $5.1 billion in investment in 2023 alone.

The UK-Ukraine TechBridge focuses on high-impact collaboration in key growth sectors, including cyber security, AI, health tech, agritech, ed tech, and humanitarian demining. These align closely with Ukraine’s entrepreneurial strengths and offer exciting opportunities for cross-border development and joint innovation.

 

  • The UK is home to over 2,100 cyber security firms, with revenues exceeding £11.9 billion in 2023.
  • The UK AI sector includes more than 3,000 companies, supported by strong investment and talent.
  • The UK agritech industry has over 1,000 companies and generates £13.3 billion in turnover as of 2025.
  • The UK’s life science sector is substantial with over 6,800 companies and over £108 billion in turnover in 2022.
  • The UK’s education sector is sizeable, generating gross value add worth £141 billion and with over 10 million students in 2023. UK educational exports were worth £27 billion in 2021.

 

Get Involved

Join a growing community of Ukrainian and UK tech leaders shaping the future of innovation.

 

UK-Ukraine TechBridge is open to:

  • Ukrainian startups and scale-ups ready for international growth
  • UK investors and VC firms looking for high-impact partnerships
  • Research institutions and corporate partners seeking cross-border collaboration
  • Ukrainian individuals seeking to expand their digital skillset

Let’s build the future together.

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