Center of Excellence

We provide free training and professional growth for defence sector personnel, create development opportunities for veterans, implement the NATO Lessons Learned approach, study, test, and validate defence technological solutions, and more

Mission and goals

Educational opportunities and professional growth

for Ukrainian Service Members and veterans

Capability development

of Ukraine to independently provide modern and effective military training to support NATO integration

We create

first Ukrainian Center of Excellence with training and professional opportunities for military personnel and veterans

We provide

high-quality training based on NATO standards and the experience of Ukrainian Army

We attract

leading Ukrainian and Western expertise

We deploy

a platform for R&D in the military sphere

Our training programs

Military Leadership and Planning
  • Military Decision Making Process;
  • Troop Leading Procedures;
  • Non-Commissioned Officer Training
Multi-Rotor Drones
  • Use of civilian multirotor UAVs in military environment;
  • Use of DJI Matrice in military environment
Multi-Rotor FPV Drones
  • Fundamentals of using FPV drones for combat missions
Fixed-Wing FPV UAVs
  • The use of strike UAVs of fixed-wing type
Fixed-Wing UAVs

 

  • Fundamentals of using fixed-wing UAVs in military environment
Situational Awareness Systems
  • Basic Course on Situational Awareness and Battle;
  • Management Systems like  “Kropyva + FireFly”
Topography and Land Navigation
  • Map Reading and Land Navigation. Basic Course
Basics of Radio Communication 
  • Basics of Radio Communication
Psychological Support
  • Classes on psycho-emotional recovery;
  • Individual consultations for combatants
Lessons Learned
  • LL for Officers
  • LL for Personnel

 

32K

Service Members trained

100+

Units took our courses

100+

Instructors and trainers involved

26

Training programs proposed

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Our partners

Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation

Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation is a Ukrainian charitable organization that specializes in helping the Defense Forces of Ukraine and victims of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Its main activities include purchasing and supplying vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, thermal vision devices, radio stations, equipment, and medications.

Zmin Foundation, NGO

Visionaries and initiators of the foundation are philanthropists who have the capacity, resources, and understanding of efficient and expert investments. The foundation analyzes and explores the sector and needs. It builds a model and strategy for activities, and reinforces initiatives in the form of grant support.

The International Renaissance Foundation

The International Renaissance Foundation (IRF) is one of the largest Ukrainian charitable foundations that has been developing an open society in Ukraine since 1990 where everybody has a sense of dignity, citizens are involved in the formation of the state, and the authorities are transparent and responsible. We work on the development of Ukraine in which human rights are securely protected and positive changes work for the benefit of the citizens. The foundation was founded by the philanthropist George Soros and is part of the Open Society Foundations international network.

Asotsiatsiya Ryteyleriv Ukrayiny

An industry association of retail market players and companies directly connected with retail. The Association includes more than 100 Ukrainian and international retail chains, and among its partners are over 30 companies representing development and the B2B sector related to retail.

UKRNAFTA

The largest oil and gas production company in the country. Today, more than 20,000 employees work to increase oil and gas production volumes. Our main goal is Ukraine’s energy independence. UKRNAFTA actively supports the Armed Forces of Ukraine and cooperates with volunteer foundations.

DOU

The largest Ukrainian IT community, operating since 2005 and uniting around 800,000 users of the platform — IT professionals of various profiles. It organizes the largest tech conference, DOU Day, as well as DOU Day Picnic. Between 2022 and 2024, the DOU community raised over 210,000,000 UAH to support Ukraine’s Defense Forces.

DJINNI

The largest website in Ukraine for hiring IT specialists and the most popular job search tool among Ukrainian developers.

Avrora

A nationwide chain of One Dollar Store format shops. At “Avrora,” you can find various items for home and soul. Around 30 unique categories and over 6,000 SKUs are waiting for visitors in our stores every day.

Uklon

Uklon is a Ukrainian product IT company, the developer of the online car-hailing service of the same name, which operates in 27 cities and unites tens of thousands of drivers who together make more than 2 million trips per month.

Astarta

Astarta is a public European company, a vertically integrated agro-industrial holding in Ukraine, which conducts socially responsible business and produces food products with an orientation to global markets.

Escobar

Escobar coffee roasters is a full-cycle company that roasts beans, brings out new flavors, delivers coffee to your home, and teaches you how to properly prepare and understand this product.

EcoCup

A company with its own production facilities, operating since 2012 in the HoReCa segment, whose products can be found in almost every coffee shop across all cities of Ukraine.

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A Ukrainian embroidered clothing brand that builds a bridge between traditional Ukrainian ornaments and modernity. The brand’s mission is to create high-quality Ukrainian embroidered everyday wear that connects people with their heritage and fosters a sense of identity and belonging.

SVARGA

A jewelry brand that sets trends in the world of accessories, creates a recognizable Ukrainian product, develops fashion, and addresses important charitable and cultural topics.

SOVA

A jewelry brand that sets trends in the world of accessories, creates a recognizable Ukrainian product, develops fashion, and addresses important charitable and cultural topics.

MNS INVESTMENT LLC

“MNS INVESTMENT” LLC is an enterprise, the exclusive representative of Italian brands in Ukraine. On the clothing retail market since 2014.

Aerorozvidka, NGO

Aerorozvidka is a team that promotes creating and implementing netcentric and robotic military capabilities for the Ukrainian Security and Defense Forces. The activities of Aerorozvidka NGO include the development, testing and implementation of automated control solutions, in particular the military situational awareness system “Delta”; design and use of multirotor unmanned aerial vehicles; promoting the reform of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; cooperation with state authorities on security and defense sector capability development, etc.

Army of Drones

Army of Drones is a comprehensive program of the UNITED24 platform, Ministry of Digital Transformation, General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and State Special Communications Service. The project includes systemic acquisition of drones, repair and prompt replacement of UAVs, as well as an operator training course.

MIM

One of the first business schools in Eastern Europe and the most awarded school in Ukraine. For over 30 years, MIM has been preparing leaders, implementing educational and social projects, and cooperating with the public sector and international partners. MIM alumni form the largest business community in Ukraine, with over 8,000 MBA graduates.

YAPPI CORPORATE

Yappi Corporate is the only specialised school of corporate English. Online and offline classes. For 17 years, the company has been helping large and small businesses overcome language barriers.

Назва партнера

A modern AI-driven no-code platform for process automation and CRM, enabling companies to quickly adapt to changes and implement no-code/low-code approaches for effective internal process management.

Shpyg Foundation

A Ukrainian charitable organization that implements social, educational, and infrastructure projects to support communities affected by the war. The foundation focuses on developing local initiatives, supporting the restoration of schools, shelters, and critical infrastructure facilities, as well as promoting sustainable solutions in construction.

HIMERA

HIMERA is a developer and manufacturer of communication systems for the Defense Forces. Its solutions are battlefield-ready and are used in the hottest defensive and offensive operations in Ukraine.
HIMERA is a multidisciplinary team of experts who are constantly improving the product line to meet the requirements of modern warfare.
Its products are already present in almost all types of units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and have been validated by the US Air Force and Special Operations Forces.

Sine Engineering

Sine Engineering is a Ukrainian engineering company redefining how unmanned systems are managed.
Its core focus is building a comprehensive ecosystem for swarm drone control, capable of operating in environments with no GPS and under intense electronic warfare.

Sine Engineering is the largest manufacturer of communication and navigation systems in Ukraine and one of the leading players globally. The company maintains full control over the development cycle — from communication protocols and hardware platforms to software and firmware.

Miligus

Miligus — a tactical clothing brand manufactured in Lviv. One of the first producers of women’s tactical uniforms in Ukraine, it has outfitted over 60,000 defenders. MILIGUS tactical apparel is designed to be comfortable and functional even in the most extreme situations.

Semantrum

Semantrum is a powerful platform for media monitoring and mention analysis. It helps track brand reputation in real time, analyze sentiments in media and social networks. With Semantrum, you gain access to accurate data that enables quick responses to changes in the information space. With us, you can be confident that your brand is under control, and all key insights are just one click away.

Nova post

A Ukrainian logistics company that ensures fast and reliable delivery of documents, cargo, and parcels across Ukraine and abroad. The company actively supports social initiatives, volunteer projects, and contributes to infrastructure development during wartime.

UZSPACE

A Ukrainian logistics company that ensures fast and reliable delivery of documents, cargo, and parcels across Ukraine and abroad. The company actively supports social initiatives, volunteer projects, and contributes to infrastructure development during wartime.

box express market

“box” is a young and vibrant network of stylish markets near your home. The box network is only a few years old; its first market was opened in 2020.

Today, the box network has more than 70 markets located in Kyiv and the Kyiv region.

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