Stay safe,
Organizing Committee
Sikorsky Challenge Ukraine
Event Date
July 9, 2025
Application Deadline
Until June 12, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Venue
Kyiv, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (online + offline)
About the Competition
The competition is organized by the Innovation Holding Sikorsky Challenge Ukraine in partnership with the American-Ukrainian venture fund Oppenheimer Acceleration.
Objective:
- support for Ukrainian MilTech developments
- implementation of innovations in the defense industry
- establishing contacts between developers, manufacturers, investors, and customers
- bringing promising projects to the international level
Project Topics
Unmanned combat systems and robotic platforms
Autonomous solutions for ground, aerial, and maritime operations.
Offensive and defensive technologies
Innovations to enhance battlefield effectiveness.
Control and communication systems
Development of sensors, radars, cameras, data transmission channels
Software for missions and drone swarms
Intelligent systems for planning, navigation, and coordination.
Artificial intelligence in MilTech
AI-based solutions for reconnaissance, electronic warfare, target and data analysis.
Dual-use technologies
Civil solutions that can be adapted for defense tasks.
Who Can Participate?
- Students, postgraduates, young scientists
- Startups and engineering teams
- Developers of dual-use technologies
- Entrepreneurs and researchers
No age restrictions
Ukrainian teams
Prize Fund – $10,000
What Do Finalists Receive?
Three winners will present at the Defense Tech Demo Day in Silicon Valley (online).
Mentorship and acceleration support
Access to the Sikorsky Challenge innovation ecosystem
Representation in the online solutions catalog
Invitation to participate in Sikorsky Challenge 2025 outside the competition
Organizers
Partners
Want to be part of the event as a partner, speaker, or informational guest? We invite media, investors, and all interested in defense technologies to register
Submit an Application
To participate, fill out the online form and add a project presentation in PDF format
Application Deadline: Until June 12, 2025, 11:59 PM
What Should the Application Include?
Contact information of the participant or team
Brief description (up to 1000 characters)
Technology readiness level (TRL)
Project name (up to 5 words)
Specified topic (from the list of six areas)
Project presentation (PDF)
Additionally, it is recommended to include:
- Link to the project website/video (if available)
- Information about the availability of a production base
- Data on patents, know-how, or submitted applications
- Participation goals: investments, clients, production, etc.
Questions and Answers
Do you have any questions?
For organisational issues, please contact Serhii Serhiienko at s.serhiienko@hotmail.com