Ukraine and Sweden to develop cooperation in innovation and digitalisation

Ukraine and Sweden will work together to implement secure digital solutions, develop an innovative economy, and strengthen ties between the technological ecosystems of both countries.

A corresponding letter of intent was signed with the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise of the Kingdom of Sweden during the WINWIN Summit 2025: The Power of Innovations – a conference uniting representatives of government, business, education, science, and international organisations to advance innovation, artificial intelligence, and Ukraine’s digital economy.

“Partnership with Sweden is another step towards making Ukraine part of the global innovation community. We are building not just a digital state but an ecosystem where technology becomes a tool for development, security, and recovery. When countries that think technologically unite, solutions are born that change people’s lives – and these are the solutions we are creating together,” stated the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov.

The cooperation includes:

• exchange of knowledge and experience in digitalisation and technological development;
• development of e-governance and innovative public services;
• joint initiatives in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, automation, semiconductors, telecommunications, green energy, biotechnology, and advanced technologies;
• expanding opportunities for women in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Ebba Busch, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry of Sweden, stated that the letter of intent is intended to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of innovative ecosystems, technology, and digitalisation. She emphasised that Ukraine’s innovative trajectory goes beyond wartime victory or post-war recovery, representing a broader effort to reimagine the boundaries of possibility. According to her, Sweden is proud to be part of this movement and to offer its support.

As a separate initiative, the parties are considering the creation of the InnovationBridge platform – a future hub for exchanging ideas, research, and technological solutions, serving as the foundation for long-term partnership between Ukraine and Sweden in digital transformation, innovation, and sustainable development.

“We thank Sweden for its steadfast support of Ukraine. Our partners are already helping strengthen cyber protection under the Tallinn Mechanism. The next stage is joint development of innovations and technological solutions that will drive Ukraine’s recovery and resilience,” emphasised Valeriya Ionan, Advisor to the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine on Innovation, Digitalisation and Global Partnerships.

The signing of the letter of intent is part of the implementation of the WINWIN Strategy for Digital Development and Innovation of Ukraine until 2030, which focuses on international partnerships, enhancing the state’s technological potential, and integrating Ukraine into the global innovation space.