TechStep Sweden: Week of Innovation, Partnerships and New Opportunities for Ukrainian IT Companies in Stockholm

This week, the Ukrainian delegation participated in the Stockholm Tech Show 2025 – the growing tech event in Sweden, which gathered over 4,500 participants, 250 exhibitors, and 250 speakers from around the world. Participation in the exhibition, as well as additional events, was carried out within the framework of the TechStep Sweden program.

   

The program includes 15 Ukrainian IT companies: Devlight, Gart Solutions, Lionwood Software, The Gradient, Acropolium, CIGen, Geniusee, DATAMIX, SoloWay Technologies, Prozori Solutions, PettersonApps, FS Group Development,Integrity Vision, Propell Minds Ukraine, VRNET.IO.  

 

Sharing key insights and market trends:

 

• Artificial Intelligence and generative models took centre stage at the event. Representatives from Google, Microsoft, and AI Sweden discussed the impact of AI on business processes and the future of digital transformation. Notably, Yuraimi Abreu from Google shared strategies for implementing AI to drive growth for global brands.
• Cybersecurity was a key focus, with presentations from experts such as David Jacoby, an ethical hacker with over 25 years of experience, who highlighted contemporary threats and defence methods in the digital landscape.
• Sustainability and energy efficiency were prominent topics at the Data Centre Expo, where industry leaders, including representatives from Microsoft, Ericsson, and Google, shared solutions for the sustainable development of data centres and the adoption of energy-efficient technologies.

   

Ukrainian Companies joined a cybersecurity seminar on May 12, which brought together experts Rene Summer (Ericsson), Malin Svensson (Northwave Sverige AB), Bodil Josefsson (Clavister), Serhii Yevchuk (#ITU member FS Group), Vasile Crudu (Moldstud) discuss challenges and solutions in the field of cybersecurity at the international arena. Additionally, a master class on sales was held for participating companies with practical tools for working in the market and building effective sales and communication strategies.

 

For the third time, the Ukrainian stand at the exhibition served as a platform for showcasing innovative solutions and establishing B2B contacts with potential partners from Sweden and other countries. The Ukrainian stand  at the Stockholm Tech Show was officially opened by Andrii Plakhotniuk, the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Sweden, and Ulrik Tideström, Ambassador for the Reconstruction of Ukraine in Sweden.

 

Notable exhibitors and speakers:

 

• Microsoft showcased its latest solutions in cybersecurity and cloud technologies.
• Tietoevry demonstrated the potential of generative AI and private 5G networks.
• Atos and Microsoft hosted a hackathon focused on developing innovative solutions in the areas of sustainable development and responsible AI.
• Speakers included prominent figures such as Patrick Huston, a member of the FBI’s AI Task Force, and Göran Lindsjö, an international advisor on AI.

 

Companies had the opportunity to get acquainted with cutting-edge technological trends and market insights, forge new contacts, and establish partnerships with key players in the sector. Through the programme, they showcased Ukrainian innovations in the Swedish market.

   

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The TechStep Sweden program is organised by Open Trade Gate Sweden* and the State Institution “Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office”, the national project “Diia.Business” in partnership with the “IT Ukraine” Association.

 

*Open Trade Gate Sweden (OTGS) is part of the National Board of Trade Sweden. OTGS facilitates imports from developing countries to Sweden and the EU. OTGS collaborates with organisations that support businesses in these countries to offer training, coaching, familiarisation visits, and participation in exhibitions and other business events.

 

For more information, visit https://www.kommerskollegium.se/en/open-trade-gate/