On November 12–13, ReBuild Ukraine: Construction & Energy 2026 was held in Warsaw, dedicated to the reconstruction of Ukraine.
The sixth exhibition-conference was supposed to gather more than 7,500 participants and over 800 exhibitors from 33 countries, and more than 150 Ukrainian communities presented their investment projects.
A joint delegation of Kharkiv IT Cluster, the Ukrainian Cluster Alliance, Tech Synergy Ukrainian Cluster Alliance, and the National ConTech Cluster presented Ukrainian technological and innovative solutions at the exhibition.
26 companies and organizations of the delegation presented solutions for construction, digitalization, industry, and dual-use technologies.
"ReBuild Ukraine shows how large-scale the task of rebuilding the country is and how many different competencies are needed for this. The Ukrainian technology sector must become one of the full-fledged participants in this process — not only offering individual digital products, but also joining comprehensive projects in construction, energy, industry, and infrastructure management," said Oleksandr Medovoi, chairman of the supervisory board of Kharkiv IT Cluster.
Rebuilding Ukraine and energy security are among the main topics of ReBuild Ukraine 2026. According to the RDNA5 (Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment), the country's total recovery and reconstruction needs over the next decade reach almost $588 billion. A significant portion of these needs is related to housing: due to the war, 14% of the country's housing stock has been damaged or destroyed, affecting more than 3 million households.
“The scale of Ukraine’s reconstruction requires the construction industry not simply to restore what was destroyed, but to rethink the very approach to construction. Digital design, BIM technologies, process automation, and modern construction solutions help to plan work more accurately, use resources more efficiently, and control the quality of project implementation,” noted the head of the committee of the National ConTech Cluster, Oleh Demydenko.
Digital tools will also play an important role in the reconstruction — from managing data on sites to controlling procurement and the execution of works.
“The reconstruction of Ukraine is not only concrete and steel, but also transparent digital processes: from procurement to managing data about every site. GovTech, BIM and CDE solutions help make these processes more understandable, use resources more efficiently and control every stage of work,” said Oleksii Radchenko, founder and CEO of Prozori Solutions.
Among the main outcomes of the exhibition and conference are announced agreements and financial support instruments. Most of them are guarantees, grants, and blended finance that reduce risks for banks and private investors and are aimed at energy, industry, small and medium-sized businesses, and digital solutions for communities. AIN reports on the main ones.
EU announced four investment programs worth €376 million
The European Commission has announced four programs within the Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF). According to the European Commission's forecast, they will help attract about €1.4 billion in investments to Ukraine.
Every program has its own direction.
- The Danish strategic investment program will support industrial partnerships, in particular in the field of dual-use technologies and renewable energy.
- The program of the Slovak Eximbanka SR will help develop Ukrainian production of dual-use technologies, in particular in the areas of cybersecurity and demining equipment.
- The EBRD's 5R Programme will receive additional funding from Norway to support investment projects.
- IFC High Impact Equity will receive expanded EU guarantees and additional support from the UK. The program will help attract investment into Ukrainian companies through venture funds, private equity funds, and direct investments.
Norway and Germany increased funding for Ukrainian energy
Norway will additionally allocate over €48 million (500 million Norwegian kroner) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund under the Nansen program. After this, the country's total contribution through the Fund will exceed €257 million. The money will be directed toward purchasing equipment and repairing damaged critical infrastructure.
The EU and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, with Norway's support, are developing the HI-BAR program. It helps finance energy projects that are difficult to implement under normal lending conditions due to war risks and the high cost of protecting facilities.
Germany has additionally directed €250 million (announced in September) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund: in total, the German contribution through this mechanism has reached about €810 million. Another €45 million is earmarked for the RAMP-UP program, which is intended to attract private investment in renewable generation and provide more than 1 GW of new capacity. This was stated at the Energy in Action conference by Gerlind Heckmann, Deputy Director-General of Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
At ReBuild Ukraine, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced expected payments to Ukraine in November: according to the European Commission's proposal, almost €8 billion under the Ukraine Facility and €3.7 billion in macro-financial assistance. These funds are intended to support the state's financial stability and the operation of its institutions.
€146.25 million for small and medium-sized businesses
The European Union and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed an agreement to launch the MSME+ Growth Catalyst program.
It provides €125 million in EU guarantees and €21.25 million in grant financing. This is expected to help attract more than €600 million in investment for small and medium-sized businesses.
Enterprises affected by the war, veteran businesses, and companies that employ veterans will be able to receive support. The guarantees will help banks lend to such enterprises more actively.
PrivatBank and EIB signed a grant agreement for €3.4 million
PrivatBank and the European Investment Bank Group signed an agreement on grant support for Ukrainian business. Corporate clients of PrivatBank will be able to receive non-repayable compensation for part of the financing or eligible expenses:
- up to 10% — for business in general;
- up to 25% — for enterprises that operate or implement projects in front-line regions;
- up to €200,000 — the maximum compensation amount for one enterprise.
The agreement was signed by PrivatBank Board Chairman Mikael Bjorknert and EIB Global Director General Andrew McDowell. The program will be implemented through PrivatBank.
Other agreements for business and Ukrainian cities
During the exhibition, several agreements on lending to enterprises and infrastructure development were also signed:
- The European Investment Fund and Ukreximbank have agreed on guarantee support for lending to small and medium-sized businesses. This should make it easier for enterprises to access bank financing.
- The EBRD and Ternopil signed an agreement on preparing an infrastructure project to enhance the city's energy resilience.
- The EBRD and Rozetka signed a loan agreement with EU support.
- The Executive Committee of the Kryvyi Rih City Council and the Artificial Intelligence Office of the European Commission have agreed to develop a digital twin of the city. It is planned to be used for urban planning and preparation of reconstruction projects.
A separate block of the conference was dedicated to opportunities for financing defense technologies. Representatives of the European Commission presented tools for supporting Ukrainian and European companies within the framework of the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) and the Ukraine Facility.
Another key focus is attracting investment directly into projects of Ukrainian communities. At the "Community Marathon," projects ready for financing were presented. Among the priority needs are the modernization of water supply, housing for IDPs, and local infrastructure.
“The reconstruction of Ukraine requires solutions at the intersection of various industries. No single company can independently meet all needs of such scale. The cluster model and the Ukrainian Cluster Alliance make it possible to unite manufacturers, technology developers, engineering and service companies to jointly offer comprehensive solutions,” — executive director of the Ukrainian Cluster Alliance. Oleksandr Yurchak.
“Reconstruction requires joint efforts and the ability to unite the competencies of various technological sectors. Through the Tech Synergy Alliance, we are consolidating the efforts of IT clusters and technology communities so that Ukrainian companies enter international reconstruction projects together, rather than alone,” said Olha Shapoval, Executive Director of Kharkiv IT Cluster.
For the delegation of the Ukrainian technology sector, the work will continue after ReBuild Ukraine. The next steps are processing contacts, developing partnerships, and preparing joint projects in the fields of IT, construction, engineering, and industry.