SMART Medical Aid

What SMART Medical Aid does

SMART Medical Aid is a Ukrainian-Dutch charitable foundation, established in 2014 and headquartered in Kyiv, that procures and delivers medical supplies, equipment, ambulances, and clinical training to Ukrainian state hospitals, front-line medics, and war-affected civilians. The foundation gained operational prominence after Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, when founder and CEO Dr. Iryna Rybinkina relocated from the United Kingdom to stand up the Ukrainian branch; within the first three months, the foundation delivered €14,620,168 of medical supplies and consumables, imported 110,000 CAT tourniquets, equipped 203+ medical facilities across 24 regions, and ultimately delivered 148 ambulances and emergency vehicles (including 62 ambulances and 27 SUVs configured for medical evacuation). Its service portfolio spans tactical medical supply distribution, ambulance procurement (the "100 Ambulances for Ukraine" campaign), specialized equipment deployment (Ready-Heat II blankets, Blanketrol III neonatal systems), clinical training programs (IOLE laparoscopic surgery, Damage Control Surgery, point-of-care ultrasound, BLS/AED), and pediatric/trauma evacuation services in coordination with clinics in the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and elsewhere.

The foundation operates a dual-entity legal structure — a Ukrainian charitable foundation (EDRPOU 44698329) and a Dutch Stichting — to facilitate international donations across UAH, EUR, GBP, USD, AUD and cryptocurrency. It does not sell products or services; all assistance is provided free of charge, and revenue is sourced entirely from charitable donations from individuals, organizations, and governments. Operations are coordinated through a small core team (11–50 employees, including a CEO, project manager, warehouse manager, and volunteer surgeons) and an extensive alliance network of approximately 40 partners spanning logistics carriers (Meest, Nova Poshta, Atlas Logistics, Airlink), corporate donors (MacPaw, Siemens, Laerdal, OKKO, Ukrnafta), peer charities (Razom, Come Back Alive, CARE UK, Leleka Foundation, British Ukrainian Aid), and government partners (HSE Ireland, Lviv Regional State Administration). Medical facilities receive aid through an online application system, with priority given to facilities in active-hostilities regions; each delivery is documented via signed Acts of Acceptance and Transfer and photo verification.

Name

SMART Medical Aid

Legal name

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION «Charitable Foundation «SMART MEDICAL AID UA»

Website

https://smartmedicalaid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SMART Medical Aid is a Ukrainian-Dutch charitable foundation that procures and delivers medical supplies, ambulances, tactical equipment, and clinical training to Ukrainian state hospitals, front-line medics, and war-affected civilians, funded by charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and governments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Medical Aid

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Assistance (624), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

International & Global Public Health Aid Administration (Government Donors) (HLAJALAO), Health, Population & WASH Aid Programs (BPADABAC), Emergency Response, Assistance & Medical Evacuation Services (THACAEAC)

Keywords

• Humanitarian medical aid
• Tactical medical supplies
• Medical equipment procurement
• Disaster medicine training
• Medical evacuation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The foundation relies entirely on charitable donations from individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide to fund its humanitarian operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SMART Medical Aid is a Ukrainian-Dutch charitable foundation that procures and distributes medical equipment, consumables, and tactical medical supplies to Ukrainian hospitals and front-line military medics. The organization also delivers training programs (tactical medicine, BLS, surgical education) and coordinates medical evacuation of trauma-affected children and wounded civilians for treatment abroad.

Product overview

SMART Medical Aid is a Ukrainian-Dutch charitable foundation providing humanitarian medical aid to Ukraine. The organization operates as a portfolio of distinct services rather than a unified software product. Core offerings include: medical supplies procurement and distribution to hospitals across 24 Ukrainian regions; tactical medical supplies (CAT tourniquets, IFAKs) for military and frontline medics; ambulance and medical vehicle procurement (100 Ambulances for Ukraine project); medical equipment including Ready-Heat II blankets for trauma/hypothermia treatment and Blanketrol III systems for neonatal hypothermia. Education programs include IOLE laparoscopic surgery training and BLS/civilian medical training. The organization also provides evacuation services for wounded civilians and children requiring treatment abroad. These services are coordinated through charitable donations and international partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Supplies Procurement and Distribution Procurement and distribution of medical equipment, consumables, and hospital supplies to Ukrainian medical facilities across 24 regions.
• Tactical Medical Supplies Sourcing and distribution of tactical medical equipment including CAT tourniquets, IFAKs (Individual First Aid Kits), hemostatic agents, and emergency medical supplies for military and front-line medics.
• 100 Ambulances for Ukraine Campaign to purchase and equip ambulances for Ukraine, including specialized equipment for neonatal rescue and medical evacuation.
• IOLE - Improving Outcomes of Laparoscopy Surgery by Education International laparoscopic practical course providing training to Ukrainian surgeons on minimally invasive surgical techniques.
• Surgical and Medical Training Programs Medical and paramedical training programs including Damage Control Surgery courses, laparoscopic surgery education, and point-of-care ultrasound training.
• BLS Training and AED Installation Basic Life Support training and installation of Automated External Defibrillators in public places for civilian population.
• Medical Evacuation Services Evacuation services for trauma-affected children and wounded families, including coordination with international partners for treatment abroad.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,620,168 euros worth of medical supplies delivered in first 3 months of full-scale invasion
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MacPawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian IT company providing Ukraine with various aid during the war, including funding, essential equipment, and technical solutions to complex wartime problems.
• Come Back Alive Charitable FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the largest aid foundations for the Ukrainian military fighting in Donbas, supporting volunteers and military in active hostilities since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.
• KvertuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian manufacturer of electronic warfare and reconnaissance equipment supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
• Razom for UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable foundation uniting volunteers and public initiatives in Ukraine and the USA, engaged in delivery of humanitarian and medical aid since the beginning of the war.
• CARE UK CharitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based charitable organisation that collects and distributes humanitarian aid to countries in need.
• Ukraine CharitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based charitable organisation supporting Ukrainian orphans and children from low-income families since 2007, now providing humanitarian aid across Ukraine.
• MeestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational postal and logistics operator helping deliver humanitarian aid to different regions of Ukraine.
• Nova PoshtacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading Ukrainian postal company that continues to send parcels internationally and domestically for the war effort free of charge.
• Revalidatiecentrum RoessinghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch clinic providing treatment to children from Ukraine who suffered due to Russian aggression.
• HSE IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIreland's State Health Service Executive supplying Ukraine with ambulances, medical equipment, and consumables.
• Ukrainian Catholic UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian university providing humanitarian aid to Ukrainians suffering from Russian aggression.
• Lviv Regional State AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government body coordinating humanitarian efforts in the Lviv region.
• Gift of the Givers FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth African NGO providing humanitarian aid, now supporting Ukrainians who suffered due to Russian aggression.
• British Ukrainian AidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organisation supporting Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression and the humanitarian crisis, providing essential medical assistance.
• SiemensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company providing support through global operations.
• LaerdalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld leader in healthcare education and resuscitation training, providing immersive technologies and data-centric insights.
• AirlinkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal humanitarian organisation delivering critical aid through airlift and logistical solutions.
• Handicap InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent and impartial aid organisation working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations.
• Atlas LogisticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany specializing in international cargo transportation via sea, air, road, and rail.
• DignitasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting Ukrainian defenders through procuring tactical medication, drones, satellite phones, and communication devices.
• AkvelonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom software engineering company providing technical support and solutions.
• OKKOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the largest petrol station companies in Ukraine providing fuel support.
• UkrnaftaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian oil and gas company providing support for humanitarian operations.
• GP EquipmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany that donated Digger attachments to support Armed Forces fortification structures.
• Leleka FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organization founded in the USA, collecting funds for various social and medical projects in Ukraine.
• ProliskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian mission established by volunteers in July 2014 to provide comprehensive assistance to civilians affected by war.
• Tacmed NorthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer group that trains military in tactical medicine, supplies medical equipment, and carries out evacuations and rescue operations.
• DavepoMedevacminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical organization in Czech Republic helping Ukraine with medical equipment and evacuation of children requiring professional help.
• Christian Refugee ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch organisation helping and transporting refugees, with significant efforts dedicated in Ukraine during the war.
• Ukrainian Volunteer Hub StockholmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHub coordinating the work of Ukrainian volunteer organizations in Stockholm.
• Split Club LvivminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant providing support to defenders, volunteers, and civilians in need.
• Pro dobrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable foundation formed in Lviv working throughout Ukraine, coordinating collection of necessary items for defenders and civilians.
• Die Benefizgranaten e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman non-profit charitable association organizing musical events to collect funds for aid to Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression.
• Medical Help UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganisation created by Ukrainian medical workers in Ireland helping procure and deliver essential medical equipment to Ukraine.
• Association of Ukrainians in the Republic of IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic organization collecting funds to help Ukraine and supporting various initiatives.
• Nadační fond KryštůfekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech charitable foundation helping Ukrainian children affected by Russian aggression.
• BloembollenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch family company specializing in growing and packaging plant and flower bulbs for delivery in over 15 countries.
• V.d. Slot TulipsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch flower bulb business producing and exporting over 30 million bulbs annually.
• MoolenaarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarket leader in producing and supplying plants and flowers for home and garden on an international level.
• Dobbe-exportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch wholesale services company specializing in wholesale of flowers and plants.
• Fam Flower FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch flower farm owned by two families exporting and selling flowers across the world.
• FestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant company in Lviv with social and culinary projects supporting humanitarian efforts.
• Probig pid kashtanamyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst and largest charity run in Ukraine aimed at providing medical assistance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Medical Corps: Global humanitarian organization providing emergency medical care, training, and supplies in conflict-affected areas including Ukraine. Comparable in integrating medical training with equipment delivery, but operates globally and with institutional donor funding.
• Direct Relief: US-based humanitarian aid organization delivering medical supplies and equipment to Ukraine and other conflict/disaster zones. Comparable in medical-equipment procurement and distribution to hospitals in crisis contexts, though at significantly larger scale.
• Project HOPE: International health and humanitarian organization delivering medical aid, supplies, and training in disaster and conflict zones, with active Ukraine operations. Comparable in mission to equip hospitals and train medical personnel in crisis settings.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): Global humanitarian medical NGO providing emergency medical care in conflict zones including Ukraine. Comparable in providing medical aid in active hostilities, but operates globally and at much larger scale; a benchmark for institutional humanitarian medical delivery.

Direct peers

• Razom for Ukraine: US-Ukrainian foundation delivering humanitarian and medical aid to Ukraine since the full-scale invasion. Comparable in mission, fundraising model (charitable donations), and focus on medical supply delivery; an existing SMART partner.
• Nova Ukraine: US-based nonprofit providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine including medical supplies and equipment since 2022. Comparable as a Ukrainian-focused medical aid nonprofit relying on charitable donations across international donor bases.
• Leleka Foundation: US-founded charity raising funds for medical and social projects in Ukraine, with explicit focus on medical equipment procurement. Directly comparable mission and beneficiary population; listed as a SMART partner.
• Come Back Alive Charitable Foundation: One of Ukraine's largest military aid foundations, supporting volunteers and Armed Forces since 2014. Directly comparable to SMART Medical Aid as a Ukrainian-registered charity providing tactical medical and combat-aid support, and an existing SMART partner.
• United Help Ukraine: US-based nonprofit delivering medical supplies and humanitarian aid to Ukraine since 2014. Comparable in donor model, focus on Ukrainian medical facilities, and reliance on volunteer-led logistics.

Others

• Revalidatiecentrum Roessingh: Dutch rehabilitation clinic that treats Ukrainian children injured in the war. Not a peer charity but a treatment partner; comparable as part of the medical-rehabilitation ecosystem serving the same beneficiary population that SMART evacuates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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