Join the Ukrainian delegation at CES 2026 — the world’s largest and most influential technology showcase

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the leading global stage for consumer technologies and one of the key meeting points for innovators, corporations, investors, and media. This is where the future of AI, robotics, digital health, mobility, energy, and other high-tech industries is unveiled.

In 2026, CES will once again take place in Las Vegas (USA), bringing together tens of thousands of participants — from global industry leaders to emerging teams entering the international market for the first time. Visitors will have access to hundreds of panels, visionary keynotes, and product launches that will define the next wave of technological trends.

Dates: January 6-9, 2026

Location: Las Vegas, USA

More details about CES 2026: follow the link

Ukraine at CES 2026

In 2026, Ukraine will for the first time be represented in the Global Pavilions — an international zone where countries showcase their national tech ecosystems. Ukraine will be represented both by early-stage startups taking their first steps globally and by scaleups and product companies that are already expanding internationally.

The Ukrainian delegation will include 16 companies: 8 startups and 8 mature companies / scaleups. The Ukrainian pavilion is organized by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF), in cooperation with DroneUA.

Open Call for Startups

The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Startup Fund are launching an open call to select 8 startups that will join the Ukrainian delegation at CES 2026. We are looking for early-stage teams building scalable, globally relevant technologies 🇺🇦

Eligibility criteria

We invite startups that:

• were founded in 2019 or later;
• have a team of up to 30 people;
• have a working prototype (TRL 5–8);
• are currently at pre-seed / seed stage;
• do not yet have stable recurring profit, or have only first/early sales;
• have received grants or early-stage investment (up to Series A);
• are developing their own technology or product with global scaling potential;
• are registered and operating in Ukraine;
• are ready to publicly demonstrate a working prototype or functional sample at the pavilion.

What selected startups receive

• Tickets to Consumer Electronics Show 2026;
• An individual showcase space within the Ukrainian Pavilion;
• Partial coverage of travel costs (details to be confirmed);
• Access to side events, delegation meetings, and investor / partnership networking.

Priority will be given to teams that did not participate in delegations supported by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Startup Fund in 2025. After participating in CES, selected teams are expected to provide a report outlining the outcomes of their participation — including preliminary agreements on investments, partnerships, or client acquisition — and to share updates on achieved results and progress within a defined follow-up period.

Selection process:

1. Application submission via the USF portal;
2. Eligibility screening;
3. Online Pitch Day and live presentation to a jury of Ukrainian and international experts;
4. Selection of 8 winning teams invited to join the Ukrainian delegation at CES 2026.

Timeline:

1. Application window: October 29, 2025 – November 14, 2025
2. Applicant status updates on the USF portal: by November 21, 2025
3. Online Pitch Day and final selection of 8 winning teams: by November 24, 2025

Application deadline: November 14, 2025, 23:59 (Kyiv time)

For additional information about the event or the selection process, please contact [email protected]

Apply here: https://portal.usf.com.ua/

Application language and pitch deck language: English. The application form will be available in your personal account on the Ukrainian Startup Fund portal, under the “Partner Programs” section.

The project is implemented by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Startup Fund in partnership with DroneUA, with the support of the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund, the U.S. Commercial Service in Kyiv, the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco, and the U.S. Commercial Service in Ukraine.