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Space and defense technologies

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business Offer
POD Reference
BOUA20250626017
Term of Validity
26 June 2025 - 26 June 2026
Company's Country
  • Ukraine
Type of partnership
  • Investment agreement
  • Supplier agreement
  • Outsourcing agreement
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
Ukrainian association based in Kyiv offers cooperation in space and defense technologies. The organization seeks commercial and strategic partnerships to develop innovative high-tech solutions and industrial cooperation agreements.
Full Description
The Ukrainian Association of High-Tech Enterprises and Organizations "KOSMOS" is a non-governmental, non-profit structure uniting over 65 enterprises, research institutions, startups, and universities from across Ukraine. The Association represents more than 5,000 professionals working in the fields of space exploration, satellite technologies, defense innovations, and high-tech engineering.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Kyiv, the Association serves as a national platform for consolidating the efforts of science, industry, and education to strengthen Ukraine's technological sovereignty and international cooperation.
Key activities and offerings include:
• Facilitating partnerships in satellite manufacturing (optical and SAR), aerospace components, avionics, and electronics;
• Supporting the development and localization of UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), EW (electronic warfare) systems, and cybersecurity solutions;
• Promoting joint ventures, R&D collaborations, and EU-funded projects under the SAFE, Horizon Europe, and EDA programs;
• Providing consulting services on international technology transfer, licensing, and industrial matchmaking.
The Association actively participates in European defense and innovation forums, collaborates with ministries and industrial alliances, and promotes strategic autonomy through joint cross-border projects.
Advantages and Innovations
Advantages and Innovation
• Unique ecosystem uniting over 65 Ukrainian high-tech players across the entire innovation chain (from R&D to production);
• Deep expertise in space, aerospace, defense electronics, and dual-use technologies;
• Direct communication with Ukrainian government bodies and defense institutions;
• Proven track record in organizing cross-border industrial partnerships and EU project consortia;
• Access to exclusive national competencies in advanced materials, propulsion, sensors, and satellite data analytics;
• Flexibility in cooperation: the Association can act as integrator, coordinator, or facilitator depending on partner needs.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
IPR status
  • No IPR applied

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
We are looking for:
• Industrial companies and system integrators seeking partners in Eastern Europe;
• R&D institutions aiming to develop or test aerospace/defense technologies;
• Private and public entities interested in joint innovation and co-development projects.
Expected partner roles:
• Co-development of satellite and UAV components;
• Industrial cooperation and localization in Ukraine;
• Participation in joint applications for European defense innovation funds.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME <=10
  • R&D Institution
  • SME 50 - 249
Type of partnership
  • Investment agreement
  • Supplier agreement
  • Outsourcing agreement
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 08002005 - Machine vision software and systems
  • 08002004 - Robotics
Sector Groups Involved
  • Aerospace and Defence
Targeted countries
  • All countries

Files

Association Сosmos Presentation.pdf