AI agents, WIN-WIN partnerships and a homegrown LLM: Danylo Tsvok on how Ukraine is becoming an AI-native state

We are not just adopting AI — we are building a country where artificial intelligence is a core tool for work and everyday life for millions of Ukrainians. Our goal is to rank among the world’s top three AI countries by 2030.

Ambitious? Yes. Realistic? Also yes. Danylo Tsvok, chief AI officer at Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, explains how this vision is being implemented in a new episode of the Smart Tender podcast.

“Speed of execution and AI talent are Ukraine’s key assets in the technology sphere. It would have been impossible to pursue our mission — becoming one of the world’s top three countries in AI development and adoption by 2030 — without people who have the right expertise, flexibility and adaptability, and a drive to build AI use cases for millions of Ukrainians”.

Danylo Tsvok, Сhief AI officer at the Ministry of Digital Transformation and CEO of the AI Center of Excellence

 

The core insight is the WIN-WIN philosophy.

The government gains expertise and access to cutting-edge technologies, while businesses gain the opportunity to develop products for millions of users.

“The Ministry of Digital Transformation works with Ukrainian and international companies under a joint-venture model — co-creating products that immediately serve the state and its citizens. Key examples include Diia.AI built on Google Gemini, voice-based interaction with an AI assistant in partnership with ElevenLabs, development of a national large language model with Kyivstar, and the launch of a government AI infrastructure together with NVIDIA”.

Danylo Tsvok, Сhief AI officer at the Ministry of Digital Transformation and CEO of the AI Center of Excellence

 

Also discussed in the podcast:

• The next major AI leap Ukraine will make in the near future.

• Whether AI is hype or a practical tool

• How AI is transforming user experience across all areas of life.

• How artificial intelligence is already helping on the battlefield.

• How to deploy AI agents responsibly and at scale.

 

More personal insights, details on WIN-WIN AI Center of Excellence products, and international partnerships are available in the full podcast via the link.