How is Ukraine using AI as a national strategic asset, and what’s the role of the WINWIN 2030 Strategy?
Ukraine treats artificial intelligence not as an add-on, but as a national strategic foundation — essential for innovation, economic resilience and technological sovereignty. In 2024, we launched the Ukrainian Global Innovation Strategy by 2030 – WINWIN, a comprehensive innovation roadmap with AI at its core. We’re developing real-world solutions, from legal document review and HR assistants to AI-powered public services. We’re also building our national LLM, trained on
Ukrainian-language data, to ensure digital sovereignty. Our ambition is to become one of the top three countries globally in AI development and implementation by 2030.
What support do SMEs in Ukraine receive for digital adoption and AI integration?
Ukraine is a nation of entrepreneurs. Our mission is to build the most accessible and enabling environment for them to thrive — even in wartime. Launched in 2020, Diia.Business combines online tools and physical support centres, offering entrepreneurs everything from business consultations and grant opportunities to expert advice and educational content. In 2024, we relaunched the platform with enhanced features like personalised business roadmaps, a national events calendar and targeted support services. A key milestone is Robert, currently a chatbot, but which will soon be transformed into an AI-powered business assistant. Soon, Robert will be able to help entrepreneurs to draft business plans, apply for funding, book expert consultations and navigate regulations — all in one place. But tools alone are not enough. That’s why we are developing Ukraine’s Guidelines for SME Digital Maturity — a roadmap to help small and medium enterprises adopt digital technologies, integrate AI, automate processes and strengthen their position in global supply chains. Digital maturity means more than just having a website or social media presence. It means using technology to improve decision-making, cut
costs, reach new customers and adapt to change. We believe that SMEs that embrace digital transformation today will become the economic backbone of Ukraine’s recovery and reinvention tomorrow.
How are you developing Ukraine’s tech talent and innovation ecosystem?
From IT studios in schools and the Mriia digital learning platform to Diia.Education and our Faculties of GovTech and AI for civil servants at the CDTO Campus, we are transforming how Ukrainians learn — at every age, in every region, across every profession. Through our WINWIN Innovation Strategy, we will prepare the workforce for the economy of the future — cultivating high-demand tech professions. Our Diia.City legal framework continues to attract global companies and top talent.