Ukraine’s Tech Sector Thrives Amid War
Resilience and innovation define Ukraine’s tech industry during conflict.
1UK-Ukraine tech collaboration
The UK and Ukraine have strengthened their tech ties through military and civilian AI collaborations. A 2026 digital trade agreement allows Ukrainian firms to bid for UK public sector contracts and simplifies intellectual property sharing. Ukraine’s tech exports to the UK reached $557 million in 2025, accounting for 8% of its total computer services exports.
2Resilient remote operations
Ukrainian tech companies like Redwerk have adapted to wartime challenges by shifting entirely to remote work. Employees in Ukraine receive power banks for energy outages and access to co-working spaces with generators and bomb shelters. This ensures business continuity despite frequent Russian attacks on infrastructure.
3Customer confidence
Redwerk’s CEO Konstantin Klyagin highlights that existing customers remain loyal, citing no service interruptions during the war. The company’s business continuity measures, including staff support and global employee distribution, reassure potential clients wary of working with a war-zone-based supplier.
4Digital trade agreement
The 2024 UK-Ukraine digital trade agreement signals Ukraine’s reliability as a tech partner. It enables Ukrainian firms to compete for UK public sector projects and facilitates intellectual property sharing. Redwerk has begun quality assurance work for London-based Granola AI, marking its entry into the UK market.
5Export growth
Ukraine’s tech exports surged in 2025, particularly to Eastern Europe, including Latvia, Finland, and Estonia. The IT Ukraine Association reports that no member companies lost contracts due to the war, showcasing the sector’s resilience and global competitiveness.
6Focus on expertise
The IT Ukraine Association now promotes specific sectors like agriculture, education, financial services, AI, and cybersecurity. Ukraine’s experience with frequent cyberattacks has positioned it as a leader in cybersecurity, attracting global interest and partnerships.
7Cybersecurity collaboration
Estonian firm CybExer Technologies has worked with Ukraine’s military and intelligence services for nearly a decade. Its Cyber Range software simulates cyberattacks, leveraging Ukraine’s deep experience with Russian attacks to enhance training for global clients.
8Energy sector resilience
CybExer has conducted cybersecurity exercises with Ukraine’s energy sector, simulating missile attacks. This experience has proven valuable for clients worldwide, including a UK power plant recently targeted by Iranian-linked cyberattacks.
9Post-war potential
Ukraine’s tech industry aims to transition from service exports to developing its own software products post-war. With over 250,000 tech professionals, the sector is poised to become a European tech hub, leveraging its wartime reputation for reliability and innovation.
10Global lessons
Ukraine’s tech resilience offers valuable insights for global leaders. Its ability to maintain operations under extreme conditions demonstrates the importance of adaptability, robust infrastructure, and strategic partnerships in crisis management.
Original article: computerweekly.com — Ukraine’s Tech Sector Thrives Amid War