Ukraine Defense Tech: Ecosystem Night

Join us for an off-the-record deep "dive in" with the founders building Ukraine's defense-tech sector in real time.

Timed to the opening evening of TechCrunch Disrupt, this gathering brings together Ukrainian DefTech founders, US investors, policy voices, and the broader Bay Area defense-tech community for a night of candid conversation and direct access to the startups shaping unmanned systems, electronic warfare, counter-drone, and geospatial intelligence for the front lines.

What to expect:

Off-the-record ecosystem overview and panel with key ecosystem players & DefTech founders operating in Ukraine

Showcase of DefTech startups

Networking with founders, investors, and the defense-innovation community

When: October 13, 2026 (evening — full schedule to come)

Hosted by: Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Ukrainian Startup Fund, Ukrainian IT Association, Techosystem, and Victoria DefTech Venture Studio

Space is limited — RSVP to reserve your spot.Government PartnersConsulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco and Ministry of Digital Transformation of UkraineEcosystem Partners (USA)Victoria Venture Studio - Founded by Ukrainians, our team bridges allied innovation to the Defenders of Ukraine and foreign capital to the solutions that really work. Catalyst Bay - one of the largest San Francisco-based AI communities of Founders, Builders and Investors.Ecosystem Partners (Ukraine)​IT Ukraine Association - Ukraine’s largest national association of technology companies, representing over 240 member companies and more than 100,000 IT professionals.Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) - a state institution supporting innovative projects and early-stage tech startups through financial and non-financial support.Techosystem - a civic union bringing together startups, scaleups, investors, and other key players in Ukraine’s tech ecosystem.KOLO - tech community charity fund, created to help Ukrainian Defenders gain a technological advantage on the frontline.Media PartnersMilitarnyi - leading Ukrainian thematic media outlet specializing in military news, defense analytics, and security conflicts.