OTGS at Techarena: Why Ukraine is Sweden’s go-to tech partner
Open Trade Gate Sweden is organising a seminar at Techarena 2026 in Stockholm to present an innovation partnership between Sweden and Ukraine.
Ukraine has high-performance tech ecosystems on a path to integrate into the EU. The innovation partnership between Sweden and Ukraine creates opportunities for co-creation. There are also funding opportunities to establish new business and partnerships with Ukraine.
This event highlights the unique business opportunities in the region and how Swedish companies can become part of its rapid technological development. Ukrainian tech companies have mastered agile ways of working and bring new innovations to market in record time.
When, where and how to register
When?
12 February, 11.30-13.00
Lunch will be served at 12.20.
Where?
Strawberry Arena, Side Event Area A (Arena floor), Room A4
How to register?
To attend, please register—your participation is subject to approval by Open Trade Gate Sweden.
As this is an on-site side event at Techarena 2026, you will also need to purchase a ticket to enter Strawberry Arena.
Programme
Welcome
- National Board of Trade Sweden
- Sweden Ukraine Business Action
Panel Discussion 1: Successful partnerships – a win-win for growth
A fire side chat on the opportunities and experiences in doing business with Ukrainian tech companies.
Speakers:
- Mathias Eklöf, Hype Ventures (Sweden)
- Seca Digital Marketing AB (Sweden)
- ProveOn AB (Sweden)
- Taras Tymoshchuk, Geniusee (Ukraine)
- Maryna Shuliak, Acropolium (Ukraine)
Panel Discussion 2: Funding opportunities as enablers for collaborations and partnerships
Meet Swedish funding agencies – Vinnova, Swedfund and the Swedish Institute – as they share opportunities for collaboration with organisations and tech companies from Ukraine.
Moderator: Regina Summer
The seminar offers concrete opportunites for financing and networking with tech companies from Ukraine.