The Ukrainian Brave1 defence technology cluster and the French Defence Innovation Agency (AID) have launched a joint grant programme, Brave France, for Ukrainian and French defence companies.
Source: Brave1
Details: The agreement to launch the programme was signed during the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition in Paris. The total budget for Brave France is €20 million, with €10 million contributed by each party.
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"The agreement was signed by AID Director Patrick Aufort and Brave1 Operations Director Iryna Zabolotna, with the participation of French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin. In February 2026, the parties announced their intention to cooperate; the agreement now moves them into the operational phase," the cluster added.
