AI in action – AI Accelerator demo day & AIRE networking night

The 6th batch of the AI Accelerator is wrapping up its six-month journey with a Demo Day, where teams will take the stage to pitch their AI-powered solutions and compete for a €10,000 grant to further develop their products. Up to three teams will be selected to receive the grant. Alongside the pitching programme, attendees will have the opportunity to explore each team’s solution in a dedicated demo area and connect directly with the founders behind the ideas.

The Demo Day will bring together startups, mentors, industry experts, investors and ecosystem partners to celebrate the progress of the participating teams and highlight the practical impact of AI across different sectors.

After the pitches, the programme continues with the AIRE networking event, shifting the focus to AI in defence and dual-use innovation. The evening will feature keynotes and experience stories on how AI-guided interception is shaping the next wave of scalable defence solutions. Attendees will hear firsthand insights from Ukraine, as well as from emerging defence startups already building, testing and deploying technologies that support real needs on the ground.

The event offers a timely opportunity to explore how AI can strengthen resilience, accelerate innovation and support the development of solutions with both civilian and defence applications.

AGENDA

12:00–12:30 Gathering, networking and coffee

12:30–12:35 Welcome and AI Accelerator overview
Andra Jüristo, AI Accelerator Program Manager

12:40–12:50 AI Programme and AIRE overview
Rauno Varblas, Head of the AI Field

12:50–13:20 AI Accelerator demo day pitching
Passer Systems, Asvel, Scopeful

13:20–13:35 Coffee break and team demos

13:35–13:55 Teams continue to pitch
Duotale, Interactive Archive, Evie Health

13:55–14:10 Coffee break and team demos

14:10–14:40 Teams continue to pitch
Evlyn, Kulg, AI Solutions Center

14:40–14:50 Break

14:50–15:20 AI-Guided Interception Is the Next Scaling Step
Miro Popovich, Relations Manager, Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry

15:20–15:30 AI in the Defence Sector: The Passer Systems Experience
Denys Tiasko, Co-founder of Passer Systems

15:30–15:50 AI in the Defence Sector: The C2Grid Experience Story
Vladimir Kuts, CEO and Co-Founder of C2Grid

15:50–16:00 Winners and closing words

16:00–16:30 Networking

Join us for the AI Accelerator Demo Day and AIRE networking event to meet the next generation of AI-driven startups, discover practical solutions from the accelerator teams and explore how AI is shaping the future of defence and dual-use innovation.

The event is free of charge, but registration is required. Secure your spot and be part of the conversation.