In February 2026, Diia.City marked its fourth anniversary. What began as a bold regulatory experiment has evolved into a mature ecosystem and the bedrock of Ukraine’s digital economy.
As of early 2026, the Diia.City footprint includes:
- 3,700+ resident companies
- 143,000+ highly skilled specialists
- 9 tech unicorns
- UAH 65 billion in taxes were contributed in 2025
- 9.5% tax-to-revenue ratio — a stable, sustainable metric that has supported growth since 2022
These figures reflect the systemic scaling of business within the Ukrainian jurisdiction and the remarkable resilience of the tech sector in the face of ongoing challenges.
«We designed this ecosystem for an industry that prioritizes global capitalization and transparency over short-term workarounds. Our vision is clear: we want the next billion-dollar acquisition of a Ukrainian company to be executed entirely within our own jurisdiction,» says Oleksandr Bornyakov, Acting Minister of Digital Transformation.
Predictability as a Catalyst for Growth
A cornerstone of the regime is the 25-year state guarantee of legal and tax stability. For global investors and R&D hubs, this predictability is a fundamental prerequisite for long-term strategic planning.
This sentiment is echoed in the recent comprehensive study, «Ukraine’s Tech Sector as a Core Driver of Economic Resilience and Recovery» conducted by Diia.City United, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation and supported by UMAEF.
Preliminary findings highlight the sector’s confidence:
- 99% of residents express satisfaction with the framework.
- 83% consider the stability of Diia.City critical to their business continuity.
- 73% of investors cite the existence of this special legal framework as a key factor in their decision-making process.
A Hub for Defense Tech and Global Capital
Since 2022, Diia.City has pivoted to become a primary platform for defence technology. Currently, nearly 500 defense-tech firms utilise its flexible legal mechanisms to attract capital and scale production.
The momentum in early 2026 confirms continued international interest. In January alone, residents secured over $200 million in funding.
Notable transactions involving Diia.City United members include Preply who raised $150 million at a $1.2 billion valuation, a strategic Headway‘s investment round featuring Endeavor Catalyst, and $22 million raised by HOLYWATER — a part of the Genesis ecosystem, which is a member of our Association and our Strategic Board. Other highlights: $11 million for quantum-tech startup Haiqu and $18 million for Reface.
The 2026 Roadmap: Infrastructure and Innovation
In 2026, the ecosystem will introduce a new suite of instruments focused on the Deep Tech transition: Diia.City Invest aimed to become a streamlined legal vehicle allowing venture funds to incorporate in Ukraine within weeks, lowering the barrier for domestic and international capital; Diia.City R&D as a targeted initiative focusing on high-value sectors, specifically AI and Robotics to push Ukrainian tech further up the value chain; and Robolab as the physical engineering infrastructure to support hardware startups from prototyping to mass production.
For Diia.City United, the focus remains on institutional integrity and scalability. A broader ecosystem operating under transparent, predictable rules translates directly into a stronger, more resilient national economy.
After four years, Diia.City has moved beyond regulation to become the infrastructure of growth for Ukrainian tech. The next phase is clear: deepening investment pathways and accelerating the deep-tech sectors that will define Ukraine’s economic recovery.
