Ukraine Launches CodeUA: New Platform to Connect Global Businesses With Top Ukrainian Tech Talent

On November 13, Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation, Alex Bornyakov, unveiled CodeUA, a new national marketplace designed to connect global businesses with top Ukrainian tech companies.

The platform aims to transform international collaboration with Ukraine’s thriving IT sector, known for its high-level expertise and dedication to excellence.

With around 5,000 companies and more than 300,000 skilled professionals, Ukraine's tech sector plays a crucial role in driving the European tech market. Ukrainian IT firms collaborate with numerous Fortune 500 giants, including Amazon, Apple, IBM, Cisco, Google, and Nvidia, integrating their code into products used by billions of people worldwide.

“CodeUA is a global marketplace for top Ukrainian tech companies, where large international businesses can find partners among our IT professionals. Similar to Upwork for global businesses and IT companies, clients select the necessary categories, and CodeUA provides a list of potential contractors. In the future, we’ll add an AI assistant to help find the best matches,” Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov said.

For Ukrainian companies, CodeUA offers a chance to forge new partnerships, attract investment, and secure valuable contracts. This will ultimately boost the industry’s export figures and increase the IT sector’s contribution to the national GDP.

“Our IT specialists create innovative solutions used by millions around the world. Companies like Ryanair, Cisco, Motorola, Volvo, and Volkswagen all have one thing in common—they rely on Ukrainian code, and we aim to create more of these success stories. We must provide the best conditions for tech business growth, transforming Ukraine into a hub for technological innovation.”

"Technology is the cornerstone of our resilience and our fight," said Alex Bornyakov. "CodeUA not only highlights the strength and adaptability of Ukrainian IT companies but also underscores our commitment to scale this potential through partnerships with companies from around the world. Via this platform, we invite global businesses to experience firsthand the benefits of working together with the Ukrainian IT sector."

Backed by the Ukrainian government, CodeUA illustrates the strategic importance of technology in maintaining economic stability and enhancing Ukraine's defensive capabilities. In 2023, the Ukrainian IT industry contributed $12.7 billion to the national economy, reinforcing its critical role in the country's future.