Present your innovative demining project, receive mentoring support, win prizes, and contribute to Ukraine’s recovery.
Event Date
September 30, 2025
Application Deadline
Until September 22, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Venue
Kyiv, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (online + offline)
About the Competition
The competition is organized by the Sikorsky Challenge Innovation Holding in collaboration with the UK Government and the TechBridge platform.
Objective:
- accelerating the implementation of innovations in the field of humanitarian demining
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search for technologies that will enable more efficient and safer cleaning of territories
- support for Ukrainian developers on a global level
Project Topics
Innovative technologies for remote detection of explosive objects
Use of drones, unmanned ground vehicles, AI data analysis, and multi-sensor platforms (GPR, LiDAR, thermal imaging cameras) for accurate and safe detection of mines and shells over large areas
Robotic systems for demining
Development of ground and air robotic devices for automated clearance of territories, minimization of human involvement and risks for deminers in real conditions.
Digital maps and data analytics for demining planning
Creation and use of electronic maps of contaminated areas, platforms for collecting and analyzing field information, real-time management of work
Other innovative solutions
Projects that have the potential to help in the field of humanitarian demining.
Who Can Participate?
- Startups and engineering teams
- University teams
- Research institutions
- Companies working in related fields
No age restrictions
Ukrainian teams
Prize Fund – £ 6,000
What Do Finalists Receive?
The winners of the competition will receive prizes:
- 1st place — £3,000
- 2nd place — £2,000
- 3rd place — £1,000
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
We need your solutions! Join us if you:
- develop innovations
- are looking for teams to invest in
- are looking for manufacturing partners
In order to comply with security requirements, registration of all participants in the event is mandatory
On September 30, KPI will host the final of the TechBridge x Sikorsky Innovation Challenge.
A space where ideas, technologies, and solutions for humanitarian demining will come together.
We invite partners, media, investors, and speakers to join us.
What’s on the agenda?
- Prototype expo
- Discussion panel
- Startup competition
- Networking
Submit an Application
To participate, fill out the online form and add a project presentation in PDF format
Application Deadline: Until September 22, 2025
What Should the Application Include?
Contact information of the participant or team
Brief description of the project or solution (up to 1,000 characters)
Technology readiness level (TRL)
Project name (up to 5 words)
Specified topic (from the list of areas)
Project presentation (PDF) in PitchDeck format
* mandatory
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