- Two years into Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s tech startups have shown resilience.
- Support has come from Western tech giants like Google.
- Ukraine’s tech specialists have grown 7% to over 300,000 despite the ongoing conflict.
This weekend marks two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukraine’s tech startup ecosystem has shown remarkable resilience. Of 500+ tech firms in Kharkiv before the war, 500 still operate today.
Google launched a startup support fund
Support has flowed in from Western tech giants like Google, which launched a $10M Ukraine startup support fund this week.
Accelerators are also backing Ukrainian startups, and a new UK-Ukraine defense tech program has been established.
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Tech specialists have grown 7% despite the war
A survey found Ukraine’s number of tech specialists has grown 7% to over 300,000, with most staying despite the war. Tech contributed $7.1B, or 4.9%, to Ukraine’s GDP in 2022. Startups are pivoting to defense applications.
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As the war grinds on, Ukraine’s startups continue to operate and even expand, exporting innovations globally. Their perseverance and adaption in the face of adversity serve as an inspiration.