In April 2024, just before the flagship conference in Tallinn, we opened a donation page to collect funds to support Ukraine and hopefully get one step closer towards rebuilding the Ukrainian startup scene. Our hearts reach out to Europe’s most resilient startup ecosystem, and to the people at its core.
As of October 2024, the campaign has been wrapped up and €5872 has been donated to send a truck to the frontline in Ukraine. Thank you to everyone who contributed, and thank you to the 69th Sniffing Brigade for the work that you do. For those who still wish to contribute, you may head here:
Ukrainian soldiers know first-hand the value of NAFO trucks – they are in great condition and can most likely drive 20,000 km without any technical issues. With your support, they can provide transportation for the frontliners to effectively carry out their mission and liberate Ukraine.
To procure a fully equipped pickup truck with night vision cameras and anti-mud tires, they require a total of €18,000. These essential features play a critical role during combat missions, ensuring operational effectiveness. NAFO Truck 2.0 marks the pinnacle of innovation, boasting an integrated drone jammer with the capability to neutralize drones within a 50-100m radius. This significant enhancement not only secures the truck but, most importantly, serves as a lifeline for the brave Ukrainian warriors on the frontlines.
“Latitude59 has been supporting the Ukrainian startup ecosystem for over three years. In 2024, we are elevating our efforts by aiming to raise enough funds to send a NAFO Truck 2.0 to the Ukrainian battlefield. As a startup community, we are responsible for leading the way to meaningful change in the world. So let’s act now and help build up Ukraine together!”
– Liisi Org, CEO at Latitude59
PS. In 2025, we’ll continue the tradition of supporting Ukrainian startup founders by offering an 80% discount on the tickets for Latitude59 2025 Tallinn.
In 2024, we are proud to have a dedicated Ukrainian demo area with 8 startups and a panel with a showcase of the Ukrainian founders. Startups showcased at the Ukrainian demo area during Latitude59 2024 in Tallinn:
Beholder (the finalist of L59 Pitch Competition)
Check out the full program for Latitude59 2024 here, and be sure to stop by the Ukrainian Demo Area to say hello.
The participation of the Ukrainian delegation is organised by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine together with the Ukrainian Startup Fund and Techosystem in partnership with the European consortium Seeds of Bravery, Presto Ventures and Lift99 Kyiv Hub.
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