The Foundation for Support of Reforms in Ukraine works systematically to improve military supply provision through the professionalisation of specialists responsible for defence procurement.
Project background
In 2023, a team of experts from the Defence Procurement Reform Project, the Foundation for Support of Reforms in Ukraine, and the Ministry of Defence’s Reform Support Office launched a pilot initiative providing individual mentoring support to procurement specialists in five military units.
The results were significant. In one of the units, compliance with procurement requirements increased from 21% to 77%, while the share of successful competitive procurement procedures rose from 0% to 60%.
Following the success of the pilot initiative, the team set an ambitious goal: to improve the professional capacity of 100 procurement specialists across 100 military units. This led to the launch of “Project 100” — a free educational and consulting programme aimed at strengthening the procurement capacity of Ukraine’s Defence Forces units. Its objective is to help defence procurement specialists organise procurement processes within military units and ensure that подразделення receive the necessary supplies quickly and at market prices.
How it works
The programme is delivered remotely and lasts from five to seven months. Participants are divided into groups, each supported by a dedicated mentor-consultant. The programme includes weekly group sessions, webinars, seminars, assistance with procurement documentation, and individual guidance during real procurement procedures.
Upon completing the course, participants receive certificates and remain part of a professional community of military procurement specialists, where they can continue informal discussions and receive targeted expert consultations.
Who delivers the training
The head of ‘Project 100’ is Oleh Blinov, an expert of the Foundation for Support of Reforms in Ukraine and the Ministry of Defence’s Reform Support Office.
The team comprises civilian specialists and serving military personnel who have gained expertise in procurement either in civilian life or during their service. Among the mentors and trainers are leading specialists in the field of procurement, including Nelly Stelmakh, Tetiana Kolisnyk, Nina Abaimova and others.
What challenges in defence procurement does the initiative address?
The volume of decentralised procurement exceeds 183 billion hryvnias per year. At the same time, those responsible for procurement in military units often lack the knowledge and skills required to manage resources effectively. How to plan procurement, which method is most appropriate in each case, what is important to consider when setting prices — awareness of these issues directly affects the quality and speed of work. It is precisely this challenge that Project 100 aims to address.
Key results
Over the past two years, more than 400 military units and nearly 700 procurement officers have joined ‘Project 100’.
Furthermore, as of early 2026, the programme had helped save over 900 million UAH.
These figures demonstrate that the project is genuinely helping to strengthen procurement expertise, streamline processes and improve the efficiency of supply across various structures within the Defence Forces.
To find out more about how ‘Project 100’ is impacting the supply of units, listen to the Foundation’s podcast with the head of the project, Oleh Blinov: https://youtu.be/kOWk18Sxp9E
How to join the training?
To take part in the project, you must complete the basic course ‘Defence Procurement’ on Prometheus or via the ‘Army+’ app and obtain approval from your unit commander in the form of a letter of consent using the standard template. Once you have these documents, click the ‘Register’ button, follow the step-by-step instructions and complete the form.
‘Project 100’ is implemented by the NGU ‘Foundation for Support of Reforms in Ukraine’ and the Defence Procurement Reform Project in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence’s Reform Support Office, as part of the UK Special Defence Advisor (SDA) program, with financial support from NATO CAP.