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We are a British-Ukrainian air defence tech company building distributed systems across the frontline. Our products are mission-critical, deeply technical solutions that directly strengthen national security. We’re now seeking a Technical Grant Writer who can understand our technology, articulate its impact, and secure funding through high-quality grant applications. This role requires analytical thinking, precision, and strong ownership of the entire grant lifecycle.
Our core value is impact for Ukraine: we build technology that makes a real difference on the actual battlefield, not in labs or on paper specs. We operate with a deep-tech mindset, pushing new technologies where engineering rigor truly matters. We value ownership and responsibility-people who execute, deliver, and stand behind the results.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality grant applications: problem statements, technology descriptions, market analysis, and competitor research.
- Manage and support already submitted grant applications and ongoing grant projects through their lifecycle.
- Conduct competitive analysis and prepare SWOT assessments for our solutions.
- Proactively collaborate with engineering and product teams to collect technical inputs.
- Build project budgets and maintain basic financial tracking for grant activities.
- Prepare technical updates, progress reports, and presentations for grantors.
- Draft cooperation documents (including with military units) according to internal standards.
- Work daily with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides.
Manage grant platforms, track deadlines, and ensure timely submissions.
Requirements
- Ability to clearly describe technological solutions, problem domains, and practical applications.
- Experience in market and competitor analysis; ability to prepare SWOT.
- Proactive communication skills and confidence working with technical experts.
- Experience preparing budgets and maintaining financial documentation for grants or projects.
- Background in preparing technical documentation and cooperation agreements.
- Strong skills in Google Docs/Sheets/Slides.
English level B2+.
Nice to Have
- Technical background or experience working in tech companies.
- Experience managing grants (Brave1, Horizon, USAID, etc.).
Understanding of defense or dual-use technologies, or readiness to learn quickly.
We Offer
- Meaningful work with direct impact on Ukraine’s air defence capabilities.
- Exposure to deep-tech engineering teams and innovative R&D processes.
- Professional growth in grant writing and grant management.
- Office in central Kyiv; hybrid format (priority for candidates who can work from the office when needed)
