Ukrainian pavilion at CES 2024. A brief overview
On January 9-12, the Ukrainian pavilion presented twelve startups at the CES 2024 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, USA. The world learned about innovations made in Ukraine in the fields of MedTech, AgroTech, human resources management, robotics, the Internet of Things, and logistics. The pavilion was made possible by the Ukrainian Trade Mission, organized by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine together with the Ukrainian Startup Fund and the Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA) with support from the USAID Competitive Economy Program (USAID CEP).
This year, the exhibition was attended by more than 135,000 visitors, over 5,000 global media and 4,300 direct participants, of which about 1,400 were startups from Eureka Park!
Ukraine was represented at CES 2024 by:
- CheckEye. AI/ML-driven cloud solution for mass screening of chronic diseases.
- Deus Robotics. Robotics automates warehouses with intelligent robots, increasing efficiency and solving labor shortage and safety challenges.
- FarmFleet is a software and hardware solution that aims to increase milk yields by timely detection heat and health conditions of animal.
- FarmHub is a software package and a special device that aims to increase milk yields by timely detection of animal lust and health conditions.
- InVisionaryBox – AR-based SaaS solution offering gamified experiences to boost offline customer engagement and build brand awareness.
- JetBeep is a solution for autonomous post offices. The company is a technology provider and operator of its own network of post offices.
- Meredot – wireless charging stations for micromobility vehicles and small electric vehicles.
- MyBro – innovative E-Scooter, that generates profit.
- ShinyClub desktop gadget & AI service to improve the productivity of remote teams.
- Versi Bionics – a bionic robotic prosthesis for the hand to forearm, designed for civilians and military personnel who have lost a limb.
- Optysun is a revolutionary portable water purification system that promotes environmental friendliness, reduces plastic waste and guarantees the availability of safe drinking water.
- Melt Water Club is a technical solution for obtaining premium drinking water thanks to the innovative Freezing Process technology.
On the second day of CES 2024, the Ukrainian delegation held a separate event for members of the Ukrainian tech community in the United States, representatives of the EU delegation, and investment funds and companies from the US, EU, and Japan. The event was supported by USAID CEP and Necessity Ventures to strengthen ties between Ukraine and the global technology community. The main objectives of the event were to present the Ukrainian tech ecosystem, review the current situation in Ukraine, share plans and achievements, establish new partnerships with investors and US tech professionals, and create business opportunities for the Ukrainian startups.
Also during CES 2024, the Ukrainian Startup Fund and UVCA, as organizers of the Ukrainian trade mission, together with Dmytro Kushneruk, Consul General of Ukraine in San Francisco, took part in a discussion organized by the European Innovation Council. The discussion focused on the initiative to present European innovators in a joint exhibition pavilion at CES in 2025-2026, as well as the possibility of strengthening European potential with innovations from Ukrainian tech startups.
Among the positive news for startups represented by the Ukrainian Trade Mission at CES 2024 are future collaborations and funding opportunities:
CheckEye received a preliminary agreement on joint testing with LG Nova. LG’s innovation department has shown potential interest in the technology and will discuss future tests after the show. In addition, there are several potential pilots in the partnership.
After the startup’s presentation at the Japanese pavilion, Deus Robotics received several potential customers who requested a detailed analysis of the solution and expressed interest in possible investments.
Valeriy Yakovenko, the founder of FarmFleet, became a star in the Tech Podcasts Network, the main media resource of the Consumer Technology Association, the producers of CES. The recording is expected in the near future.
FarmHub contacted a Korean company that supplies smart devices to farms. They are interested in devices and CRM. An agreement on future cooperation was signed. Among other personal victories of the startup at CES, the founders found contacts of large farmers who would be interested in FarmHub’s solution (USA, Israel, Turkey, Zimbabwe, China). The startup also found manufacturers of long-term batteries that could extend the life of the startup’s devices, a potential distribution channel in the United States, contacts in patenting, logistics, law, contacts of potential investors, and names of important agricultural events that innovators need to attend in the future.
The four-day trip to CES 2024 was a great success for the Ukrainian delegation, providing opportunities for potential collaborations between Ukrainian innovators and global leaders!
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🖇️ The trade mission is organized by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine together with the Ukrainian Startup Fund and the Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA). The Ukrainian delegation was supported by the USAID Competitive Economy Program. The media partner is TechUkraine.
