The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, in collaboration with the Ukrainian Startup Fund, has begun the selection of eight innovative startups that will have the opportunity to represent Ukraine at the prestigious Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, USA. This year, for the first time, Ukraine will be part of the Global Pavilions, where participants from various countries showcase their technological achievements.
This is reported by Finway
Requirements for Participants
To participate in the competition, the organizers are looking for startups that meet the following criteria:
- Founded no earlier than 2019, with no significant profits or only having made initial sales.
- Have only attracted grants or seed investments.
- Develop their own technological solutions with the potential for scaling.
- Have a ready prototype or working sample of the product.
At the same time, the company DroneUA is conducting a separate selection for eight startups that already have experience entering international markets and will also join the Ukrainian delegation at CES 2026.
Success of Ukrainians in International Technology Projects
Among the latest notable achievements of Ukrainian innovators is the success of the American startup Fireworks AI, co-founded by two individuals from Ukraine. The company recently raised $250 million in investments and is currently valued at $4 billion. Fireworks AI enables developers to work remotely with modern chips to launch open-source artificial intelligence models. The new investments will allow the startup to expand its team by more than 150 specialists.
The annual revenue of Fireworks AI this year exceeded $280 million.
Such results indicate the high potential of Ukrainian specialists in the field of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, and participation in CES 2026 will open new opportunities for Ukrainian startups for scaling and international recognition.