Prodrone Concluded a Grant Agreement with UNIDO for the “Green industrial recovery Project for Ukraine through technology transfer from and the co-creation of new business with Japan’s private industries”

Prodrone Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, CEO: Shunsuke Toya, hereinafter “Prodrone”) has concluded a Grant Agreement with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for a feasibility study (F/S) of the “Green Industrial Recovery Project for Ukraine through Technology Transfer from and the Co-creation of New Businesses with Japan’s Private Industries” (hereinafter “the Project”) funded by financial contribution of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is implementing a green industrial recovery programme for Ukraine 2024-2028 from the ongoing war. The “Green industrial recovery project for Ukraine through technology transfer from and the co-creation of new businesses with Japan’s private industries”, funded by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI), aims to support country’s industrial recovery and innovation ecosystem building through technology transfer, capacity-building and business co-creation between Ukrainian and Japanese private sectors.

Under the Project, led by Prodrone as the grant beneficiary, in collaboration with Padeco, Blue Bridge Partners, and Ukrainian companies Ailand Systems and Drone UA, we aim to improve low-altitude stable flight technology equipped with landmine detection UAV. By integrating AI analysis, this initiative aims to achieve safer and more efficient landmine detection activities, contributing to reducing casualties and injuries during detection operations.

Through this Project, we aim to contribute to the recovery of Ukraine’s green industry and further advance Prodrone’s UAV technology. We will leverage this technological development to foster new industrial creation in Ukraine and work towards the global goal of eliminating landmines.

CG for the Landmine Detection UAV

The drawing views for the landmine detection UAV

“Summary”

Contract Name:
Green Industrial Recovery Project for Ukraine through Technology Transfer from and the Co-creation of New Businesses with Japan’s Private Industries
Contract Period:
12 months from effective date
Grant Amount:
$400,000
Project Objective:
Implementation of project/action in Ukraine

“Roles”

Prodrone(Lead Firm, Japan):
– Provider and developer of Japanese drone technology

Padeco(Subcontractor, Japan):
– Project coordination and administration for smooth implementation
– Economic assessments and business planning
– Local coordination from regional PADECO subsidiary (with Ukrainian staff)

BLUE BRIDGE PARTNERS(Subcontractor, Japan):
– Market research and investment potential

Ailand Systems(JV Partner, Ukraine):
– Provide information on existing aerial mine detection systems
– Provide necessary logistical support and local expertise.
– Ensure coordination with local authorities and stakeholders.

ROBOTICS DISTRIBUTION LLC (DroneUA Group) (JV Partner, Ukraine) :
– Integration of drone technologies
– Provide necessary logistical support and local expertise.
– Ensure coordination with local authorities and stakeholders.
– Tasks featuring drone air operations

■Prodrone Co., Ltd.
With the vision of “becoming the most trusted drone company in the region,” Prodrone aims to build a drone ecosystem in the Chubu region in Japan. The company is offering a one-stop solution for the development and production of industrial drones, including the PD6B Type3, a multi-copter with a maximum payload of 20 kg. That is now in mass production, and the PDH GS120, a helicopter-type drone that can fly for two hours and has excellent weather resistance.

■PADECO Co., Ltd.
PADECO Co., Ltd. was founded in 1983 by a group of professionals with rich international consulting experience. Since then, it has become one of the internationally recognized development consulting firms with international talents of various specialties. Depending on the type and expertise of the project, associates from around the world can also participate as needed to provide the best possible service.

■BLUE BRIDGE PARTNERS Co., Ltd.
Established in 2019 as the finance and asset management company of Pacific Consultants Group, we contribute to solving social problems and promoting sustainable community development through asset management and corporate venture capital (CVC) investments. We are committed to creating new value through the integration of finance, management and technology.

■Ailand Systems
Ailand Systems develops intelligent autonomous drones that integrate advanced hardware and software.
Equipped with highly sensitive sensors and autonomous flight technology, the ST1 enables landmine detection with significantly greater speed and accuracy compared to conventional methods. Through innovations in situational awareness and autonomy, Ailand Systems’ drones safely and efficiently perform dangerous and difficult tasks that previously could only be performed by humans.

■DroneUA
Founded in Ukraine in 2013, the company was established with the goal of creating effective tools to integrate business and emerging technologies in the field of robotics. By leveraging unmanned technologies and data analytics, the company has built an ecosystem specializing in improving efficiency in various sectors, with a particular focus on agriculture.