Ukraine’s Unique DefenceTech Ecosystem

War created urgency, and long-standing engineering tradition set the backbone for Ukraine’s DefenceTech. But it’s the courage of its defenders, backed by civilian resolve, that shaped an innovation ecosystem like no other. This environment is key to the long-term security of Europe as whole.

Ukraine’s defence is Europe’s defence — this mindset is no longer optional.

    • Decentralized Procurement

      Direct cooperation with 100+ brigades via distributed mechanisms such as Brave1, instead of single-agency procurement, enables rapid solution validation and adoption.

    • Proven Efficiency

      Ukraine has moved from under 10% to over 40% domestic defence manufacturing. The top 10 of the most efficient systems by enemy losses are produced locally.

    • Agility & Real-Time Innovation

      Defence tech solutions are field-tested and refined in operational conditions, enabling fast feedback and iteration.

What We Do

Rooted in Ukraine since 2012, we’re in the epicenter of the world’s fastest evolving defence innovation hub. We collaborate selectively, partnering with like-minded teams that place the defence of Ukraine and the rest of Europe at the core of what they build.

  • Beetroot Tech

    Software Development &
    Team Extensions

  • Beetroot Academy

    Training & Competence
    Development

  • Varangians

    Defence Tech
    Investment & Consulting

Tech Advisory & Engineering

We help committed teams build defence tech solutions that perform under pressure, shaped by our security focus, operational experience in Ukraine, and a deep understanding of modern defense requirements.

  • R&D on the Ground

    Understand the reality of setting up local production and testing units within Ukraine’s DefenceTech ecosystem.

  • Expertise

    • Embedded Development
    • Edge AI & Cloud
    • MCU Development (STM32, NXP, etc.)
    • Drone Firmware (ArduPilot/Betaflight)
    • Computer Vision
    • Cybersecurity in DefenceTech

  • Dedicated Teams & Product Solutions

    If your focus is real contribution, not labels, work with us to augment your tech team, build prototypes and full products with access to professional units so you can get feedback, improve your solution, and make it work even more effectively for Ukraine’s defence.

Testing & Audits

Bring structure, validation, and operational relevance to your Defence Tech innovation.

  • Product Auditing

    Assess operational readiness, including alignment with actual armed forces’ needs, stress testing, and a clear go/no-go report with next steps toward certification or production.

  • Polygon Testing & Controlled Deployment

    Within trusted partnerships, we support validation through testing and controlled deployments in battlefield-grade conditions with Ukrainian brigades.

Competence Development

Build lasting defence tech capability across your team.

  • Context Training

    Equip your engineers and product teams with a grounded understanding of modern operational constraints, frontline realities, and security requirements shaping reliable defence tech systems.

  • Hands-on Workshops

    Develop practical competence through guided, scenario-based workshops covering embedded software, AI-enabled decision support, and custom knowledge sessions tailored to your needs.

If you see Ukraine’s DefenceTech as central to Europe, let’s have a conversation:

Turning Responsibility into Capability

Beetroot DefenceTech
  • Beetroot was founded to support Ukraine. Since 2012, we’ve done so in different ways, from tech education at Beetroot Academy and software delivery at Beetroot to focused DefenceTech investment via Varangians. Today, Ukraine’s DefenceTech ecosystem is key to the safety of Ukraine and the rest of Europe. As a part of it, we work with companies who understand the stakes and are ready to support Ukraine and their own security.

    Now, I’m proud to have Oleh Krisenko leading Beetroot DefenceTech. With 10+ years of military experience, direct participation in the defence of Mariupol and Azovstal, and survival of russian captivity, he brings real-world Defence Tech understanding few can match.

  • Andreas Flodström
    Chairman of the Board,
    Co-Founder of Varangians

    Since founding Beetroot in 2012, Andreas has been committed to harnessing technology for social good. Today, alongside leading Beetroot Academy, he helps strengthen the European defence ecosystem through Varangians, Sweden’s first investment company focused on Ukrainian DefenceTech.

  • Oleh Krisenko
    Head of Beetroot Defence,
    Veteran

    A Defence Project & Delivery Manager, military advisor with over 10 years of service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, focusing on defence tech operations, UGV integration, and international project delivery. He translates frontline requirements into practical, risk-aware, and deployable defence tech solutions.

  • As a soldier, you quickly learn to tell the difference between words and actions. This team is real about its commitment.

    Beetroot has a solid foundation: experienced engineers, trusted delivery, a long-standing presence in Ukraine with systems built to operate under pressure. That allows us to build defence tech solutions that are field-tested and grounded in real operational needs.

Why Beetroot DefenceTech

Our approach combines a Ukraine-first mindset, software engineering excellence, ecosystem context, and responsible validation under real constraints.

  • Comprehensive Support

    End-to-end support across product vision, design, engineering, testing, deployment, and scaling, grounded in the broader DefTech ecosystem.

  • Rooted in Ukraine's DefenceTech Ecosystem

    Direct access to frontline insights, rapid iteration, and real operational feedback.

  • Security Focus

    We prioritize security at every stage of the product lifecycle, combining strict access controls, robust infrastructure, and trusted cybersecurity partnerships.

  • Trusted Experience

    Built on trusted partnerships across Ukrainian and European tech ecosystems, our experience translates real operational context into reliable DefTech solutions.

Innovate Resiliently with Beetroot:

We work with teams committed to strengthening Ukraine’s defence. From that starting point, we help build DefenceTech solutions, from discovery through deployment. If this approach resonates, fill in the form to start a conversation.