Brave1 Market Launches in Ukraine — A Technology Marketplace for the Military

The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has announced the launch of Brave1 Market, a technology marketplace designed specifically for the Ukrainian military.

“Units will independently choose the equipment they want to use in combat and purchase it using their unit’s funds. The platform will function like an online store — similar to Amazon or Rozetka — but instead of everyday goods, it will feature innovations,” said Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov.

What We Know

• According to the ministry, the marketplace already features over 1,000 solutions — including UAVs, ground robots, electronic warfare and intelligence systems (EW/ELINT), components, AI-powered tools, software, and munitions.
• Military personnel will be able to сhoose the equipment they need, сompare different technologies, and purchase directly from manufacturers using their unit’s funds.
• To access the platform, military users must authenticate through the Diia app. Sensitive information is available in a closed catalog, accessible only to verified service members via the Delta system.
• In the future, the platform may introduce electronic credits, earned by units for successfully destroying enemy targets, which could be used for purchases.

Problems the Marketplace Aims to Solve

• Streamlines interaction between developers and the military: Service members can select needed technologies, compare features, contact vendors, and sign direct agreements — all in just a few clicks.
• Promotes the adoption of effective technologies: Often, military units are unaware of available solutions that could help them perform their missions more efficiently. Brave1 Market helps bridge that gap.

How Manufacturers Can Sell on Brave1 Market

To list products on the marketplace, manufacturers must:

• Pass a verification process via the Ukrainian Startup Fund website.
• Send a connection request to marketplace@brave1.gov.ua
  Indicate “Request to Join Brave1” in the subject line and attach confirmation of the completed verification.

The Ministry for Strategic Industries of Ukraine recently launched a “Components Library” — a digital platform where Ukrainian manufacturers can connect to scale production, replace imports, and strengthen cooperation within the defense-tech ecosystem.