By joining forces, we help companies grow and deploy defense technologies
By joining forces,
we help companies grow and deploy defense technologies
By joining forces,
we help companies grow and deploy defense technologies
By joining forces, we help companies grow and deploy defense technologies
IRON members develop advanced solutions in robotics, electronics, and radio communications.
Our Story
The IRON cluster was founded in March 2023, when we brought together the first five companies to build a technology ecosystem in Lviv.
The IRON cluster was founded in March 2023, when we brought together the first five companies to build a technology ecosystem in Lviv.
The IRON cluster was founded in March 2023, when we brought together the first five companies to build a technology ecosystem in Lviv.
The IRON cluster was founded in March 2023, when we brought together the first five companies to build a technology ecosystem in Lviv.
Within the first year, the community expanded far beyond Lviv — and within another year, beyond Ukraine. Today, the cluster brings together 100+ Ukrainian companies and 20+ international ones.
Our Areas of Work
Our Areas
of Work
Our Areas
of Work
Our Areas of Work
We operate at the intersection of business, government, and the military to accelerate the transition of defense technologies into real-world products that deliver results on the battlefield.
Business Support
Business Support
Business Support
Business Support
We create an environment for knowledge sharing, joint problem-solving, and faster market entry. We help companies find partners, secure funding, scale operations, and integrate into production value chains.
Ми завжди на звʼязку та намагаємось надати всю інформацію якнайшвидше. будемо раді вашим запитанням та запитам
Ми завжди на звʼязку та намагаємось надати всю інформацію якнайшвидше. будемо раді вашим запитанням та запитам
Взаємодія з Владою
Government Relations
Government Relations
Просуваємо інтереси учасників IRON на всіх рівнях — від місцевих ініціатив до національних рішень. Ініціюємо програми підтримки, співпрацюємо з військовими та органами влади для впровадження технологій в оборонний сектор
We advocate for IRON members at all levels — from local initiatives to national decision-making. We initiate support programs and collaborate with the military and public institutions to deploy technologies in the defense sector.
Ми завжди на звʼязку та намагаємось надати всю інформацію якнайшвидше. будемо раді вашим запитанням та запитам
залучення інвестицій
Investment Attraction
Investment Attraction
Допомагаємо учасникам IRON знаходити фінансування — від локальних грантів до міжнародних інвестицій. Працюємо з фондами, донорами, приватними інвесторами. відкриваємо доступ до нетворку, підтримуємо на всіх етапах залучення коштів
We support IRON members in securing funding — from local grants to international investments. We work with funds, donors, and private investors, provide access to networks, and support companies throughout the fundraising process.
Ми завжди на звʼязку та намагаємось надати всю інформацію якнайшвидше. будемо раді вашим запитанням та запитам
Міжнародна співпраця
International Cooperation
International Cooperation
Наша співпраця з міжнародними партнерами охоплює низку країн, від Данії та Франції до Польщі, Німеччини, Нідерландів та США. Ми сприяємо залученню інвестиції для підтримки наших компаній та працюємо над створення можливостей для довгострокових партнерств.
We collaborate with partners across multiple countries, including Denmark, France, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States. We facilitate investment opportunities for our members and help build long-term international partnerships.
Ми завжди на звʼязку та намагаємось надати всю інформацію якнайшвидше. будемо раді вашим запитанням та запитам
We are always available and aim to provide information as quickly as possible. We’ll be happy to hear your questions and requests.
We are always available and aim to provide information as quickly as possible. We’ll be happy to hear your questions and requests.
Government Relations
We advocate for IRON members at all levels — from local initiatives to national decision-making. We initiate support programs and collaborate with the military and public institutions to deploy technologies in the defense sector.
Ми завжди на звʼязку та намагаємось надати всю інформацію якнайшвидше. будемо раді вашим запитанням та запитам
Investment Attraction
We support IRON members in securing funding — from local grants to international investments. We work with funds, donors, and private investors, provide access to networks, and support companies throughout the fundraising process.
Ми завжди на звʼязку та намагаємось надати всю інформацію якнайшвидше. будемо раді вашим запитанням та запитам
International Cooperation
We collaborate with partners across multiple countries, including Denmark, France, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States. We facilitate investment opportunities for our members and help build long-term international partnerships.
We are always available and aim to provide information as quickly as possible. We’ll be happy to hear your questions and requests.
Government Relations
We advocate for IRON members at all levels — from local initiatives to national decision-making. We initiate support programs and collaborate with the military and public institutions to deploy technologies in the defense sector.
Ми завжди на звʼязку та намагаємось надати всю інформацію якнайшвидше. будемо раді вашим запитанням та запитам
Investment Attraction
We support IRON members in securing funding — from local grants to international investments. We work with funds, donors, and private investors, provide access to networks, and support companies throughout the fundraising process.
Ми завжди на звʼязку та намагаємось надати всю інформацію якнайшвидше. будемо раді вашим запитанням та запитам
International Cooperation
We collaborate with partners across multiple countries, including Denmark, France, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States. We facilitate investment opportunities for our members and help build long-term international partnerships.
We are always available and aim to provide information as quickly as possible. We’ll be happy to hear your questions and requests.
Who is already with us
Our Partners
Our Partners
Our Partners
Our Partners
We work closely and systematically with stakeholders in Ukraine and internationally, including government institutions,
We work closely and systematically with stakeholders in Ukraine and internationally, including government institutions, universities, Ukrainian and international associations, investment funds, and embassies.
universities, Ukrainian and international associations, investment funds, and embassies.
Our people
IRON Team
IRON Team
IRON Team
IRON Team
Our team supports cluster members at every stage of their growth — from idea to scaling. We help launch solutions into production and deploy them on the frontline.
We bring deep expertise
across key areas:
We bring deep expertise
across key areas:
We bring deep expertise
across key areas:
We bring deep expertise
across key areas:
Regulatory policy and reforms
Defense procurement
Codification and product testing
Grant and voucher funding
Legal support
Investment attraction
Регуляторні зміни
Regulatory policy and reforms
ОбороННІ Закупівлі
Defense procurement
Codification and product testing
Кодифікація та тестування виробів
Codification and product testing
Залучення фінансування через гранти та ваучери
Grant and voucher funding
Grant and voucher funding
Юридичний супровід
Legal support
Залучення інвестицій
Investment attraction
Volodymyr Cherniyk
CEO & Co-Founder
CEO та співзасновник
IRON
Yurii Lomikovskyi
Co-Founder & Head of GR
Dmytro Kisilenko
Investment Director
Andrii Makhnyk
Legal Counsel, Head of IRON Global
Oksana Ohiienko
Legal Counsel
Nadiia Shymkiv
Policy Analyst
Liia Zelinska
Head of Communications
Дмитро Димид
Dmytro Kisilenko
проєктний менеджер
Investment Director
Андрій Махник
Andrii Makhnyk
юрист IRON
Legal Counsel, Head of IRON Global
Andrii Makhnyk
Legal Counsel, Head of IRON Global
Христина Іванчук
Oksana Ohiienko
Nadiia Shymkiv
менеджерка партнерств
Legal Counsel
Policy Analyst
Nadiia Shymkiv
Policy Analyst
Oksana Ohiienko
Legal Counsel
Oksana Ohiienko
Legal Counsel
Liia Zelinska
Head of Communications
Христина Іванчук
менеджерка партнерств
Liia Zelinska
Head of Communications
Христина Іванчук
менеджерка партнерств
Liia Zelinska
Head of Communications
Христина Іванчук
менеджерка партнерств
Still have
questions?
Want to learn more about participation, have ideas for joint projects in the tech sector, or предложения for IRON members?
Still have questions?
Want to learn more about participation, have ideas for joint projects in the tech sector, or предложения for IRON members?
Still have
questions?
Want to learn more about participation, have ideas for joint projects in the tech sector, or предложения for IRON members?
WE’RE ALWAYS HERE AND STRIVE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. WE’LL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS AND RESPOND TO YOUR REQUESTS
WE’RE ALWAYS HERE AND STRIVE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. WE’LL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS AND RESPOND TO YOUR REQUESTS
WE’RE ALWAYS HERE AND STRIVE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. WE’LL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS AND RESPOND TO YOUR REQUESTS
“IRON is a community of those who build innovations for the frontline and believe in collaboration to achieve a shared goal”
[ Volodymyr Cherniuk, CEO & Co-Founder of IRON
Uniting manufacturers, scaling defense solutions, and strengthening the industry.
Uniting manufacturers, scaling defense solutions, and strengthening the industry.
“IRON is a community of those who build innovations for the frontline and believe in collaboration to achieve a shared goal”
[ Volodymyr Cherniuk, CEO & Co-Founder of IRON
Still have questions?
Want to learn more about participation, have ideas for joint projects in the tech sector, or предложения for IRON members?
WE’RE ALWAYS HERE AND STRIVE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. WE’LL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS AND RESPOND TO YOUR REQUESTS
“IRON — це спільнота тих, хто створює інновації для фронту і цінує об’єднання для досягнення спільної мети”
“IRON is a community of those who build innovations for the frontline and believe in collaboration to achieve a shared goal”
[ Володимир Чернюк, CEO та співзасновник IRON
[ Volodymyr Cherniuk, CEO & Co-Founder of IRON
Об'єднуємо виробників, масштабуємо оборонні рішення, посилюємо індустрію
Uniting manufacturers, scaling defense solutions, and strengthening the industry.
Uniting manufacturers, scaling defense solutions, and strengthening the industry.