Invest in Bravery: Prague Edition 🇨🇿
Invest in Bravery is heading to Prague 🇨🇿
As part of the first-ever Prague Defence Tech Week, this one-day summit will take place inside the historic Czernin Palace, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.
🦾 What is Prague Defence Tech Week (PDTW)
PDTW is a curated series of events spotlighting the technologies, people, and partnerships shaping the future of defense. Over several days, it brings together Ukrainian and European innovators, international investors, and government leaders – all focused on scaling the tech that matters. From thematic side events to the hands-on EDTH Hackathon, this is where bold ideas meet real-world application. #PDTW25
🇺🇦 About Invest in Bravery
This summit is all about action.
We’re connecting Ukraine’s most promising defense tech startups with global partners who can help them grow — and sharing what it takes to innovate under fire, scale dual-use tech, and fund the next wave of solutions for modern security.
💡 What to Expect
20 pitches from Ukrainian defense & dual use startups (software & hardware)
Expert panels on defence innovation, asymmetric warfare, and dual-use tech
High-value networking with investors, governments, and ecosystem leaders
Full Agenda - check PDTW web under June 5 - Summit Agenda
🌍 Who’s Coming?
We’re curating a room of 200 high-impact guests from across the defence and tech landscape:
Startups – Innovators in defense, dual-use, and deep tech
Investors – VCs, PE funds, family offices, and defence-aligned investors
Ecosystem Builders – Accelerators, think tanks, clusters, and NGOs
Government & Military Leaders – From Ukraine, Czechia, and international allies
❗️Apply to Attend
This is an invite-only summit with limited capacity. We encourage one application per organization; additional seats may not be approved due to space constraints.
Registration Deadline: June 2 at 12:00 PM (noon)
Please note that strict security measures will be in place at the venue. A valid photo ID is required for entry.
Only registered attendees will be admitted. If your name is not on the list, you will not be allowed in — so please register as soon as possible.
🍸 Evening Networking
After the summit, action moves to a beautiful rooftop location for drinks and informal networking starting at 18:00.
🤝 Organizers and Partners
🇨🇿 Official Support:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
🚀 Presented by:
Invest in Bravery – A nonprofit bridging international investors with Ukraine’s boldest startups. Our mission is to connect visionary Ukrainian founders with the global ecosystem to scale transformative technologies.
Double Tap Investment (DTI) – A Finnish-Ukrainian firm supporting Ukrainian defense tech startups with capital, mentorship, and strategic growth.
🦾 PDTW Events & Partners
Presto Tech Horizons – A €150M dual-use and deeptech VC fund backing startups across NATO and allied countries in defense, cyber, robotics, and aerospace.
European Defense Tech Hub (EDTH) – A pan-European platform driving innovation through hackathons, meetups, and founder programs.
Pierstone – Legal partner for high-impact startups and defense innovators.
🦾 Be There. Build the Future.
Join us in Prague for an exclusive opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help build the next-generation arsenal of democracies.