Five Ukrainian companies have made it onto the list of 20 nominees for the Dual-Use Technology Unicorn Award 2027. They are BlueBird Tech, Frontline Robotics, Motor-G, Odd Systems, and RoverTech. The award recognizes companies whose technologies can be used in both civilian and defense sectors. 

The list was published on November 12 by the DIGITALEUROPE association.

What the Ukrainian Dual-Use Technology Unicorn Award Nominees Are Developing

The DIGITALEUROPE list describes the companies’ areas of work. Their developments include drone detectors, electric motors, thermal imaging cameras, and ground robots.

  • BlueBird Tech develops defense electronics, including portable drone detectors in the “Chuika” series.
  • Frontline Robotics develops aerial and ground robotic systems. Its products include the multi-purpose drone “Linza” and the reconnaissance drone “Zoom”.
  • Motor-G manufactures electric motors for unmanned aerial vehicles. The award organizers noted that the company’s developments could potentially also be applied in civilian transport and robotics.
  • Odd Systems produces thermal imaging cameras in the “Kurbas” series, including the “Kurbas-640 Beta”.
  • RoverTech manufactures ground robotic platforms called “Zmii” (Snake). The lineup includes models for humanitarian demining and cargo transport.

When the Winner Will Be Announced

DIGITALEUROPE is running the award in partnership with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and Brave1. Representatives of national industry associations will first compile a shortlist, after which a jury will evaluate the candidates. The winner will be announced on February 4, 2027, at the Masters of Digital conference in Brussels. In 2026, the award went to Spain’s Sateliot, which is developing satellite connectivity for Internet of Things devices.

Osavul — a company with Ukrainian roots headquartered in Luxembourg — has been included in the nominee list for the Future Unicorn Award 2027, another category of the same prize. It develops an AI platform for detecting information and hybrid threats.