Bavovna AI at UK-Ukraine Defence Tech Forum
Showcasing MilTech Innovations from Ukraine: Highlights from Bavovna.AI’s Role at the UK-Ukraine Defence Tech Forum
Last Friday, Bavovna.AI was honored to participate in the UK-Ukraine Defence Tech Forum in London, organized by the Strategy Council. This key event gathered over 150 participants, including leading defense tech companies, VCs, and investors committed to exploring and advancing technology solutions in Ukraine. Bavovna.AI’s CGO and co-founder, Maksym Prasolov, was a featured panelist in the session titled “Showcasing MilTech Companies from Ukraine”—a discussion highlighting Ukraine’s emerging defense innovations and the role of dual-use technology in scaling critical solutions.
The session featured an exceptional panel of industry leaders, including:
• Viktoriia Yaremchuk, CEO & Co-Founder, Farsight Vision
• Yevhen Popov, Head of Partnerships, Osavul
• Misha Rudominski, Co-Founder, HIMERA
• Andriy Kolodyuk, Co-Founder, SevenCamp
• Maksym Prasolov, CGO & Co-Founder, Bavovna.AI
• Pavlo Shevchuk, CEO, International, Skyeton
• Taras Filatov, CEO & Founder, Sokoly.ai
• Vadym Burukin, Co-Founder & COO, Huless
Moderated by Anton Verkhovodov, Partner at D3 Venture Capital, the panel offered diverse perspectives on the technological advancements emerging from Ukraine’s MilTech sector.
Prasolov shared Bavovna.AI’s journey as a dual-use startup, focusing on AI-driven navigation for Unmanned Vehicles operating in GPS-denied and electronic warfare environments. He highlighted the company’s recent innovations, including precision airtower positioning and “Return to Home” functionality, underscoring the value of dual-use technology for both defense and commercial applications.
The panelists delved into critical topics such as collaboration, rapid response to frontline needs, and investment strategies that enable faster scaling of solutions. Prasolov’s insights emphasized how Bavovna.AI’s dual-use technology aligns with Ukraine’s broader defense objectives while offering commercial potential.
The day underscored the spirit of innovation, resilience, and international collaboration driving Ukraine’s defense tech landscape. A special thanks to Stephen Butler and the Strategy Council team for hosting this impactful event, which highlighted both the strength and promise of Ukraine’s MilTech ecosystem.