What Protez Foundation does

Protez Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2022 and headquartered in Oakdale, Minnesota, that provides free state-of-the-art prosthetics and rehabilitation services to Ukrainians who have lost limbs as a result of the war. The foundation operates a cross-border delivery model in which Ukrainian patients apply via the website, travel to the US facility for prosthetic fitting and personalized training, and then receive follow-up care at its Svalyava and Kyiv locations. Its core offerings include a range of prosthetic devices (hand or arm units at approximately $3,500, below-knee units at approximately $6,000, and above-knee units at approximately $20,000, plus ongoing liners, socks, and components), an educational program called Protez Academy in collaboration with Century College and contributing specialists from the University of Minnesota and Concordia University, and the co-development of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Prosthetics and Orthotics Center in Ukraine. The foundation does not generate revenue from patients; instead, it is funded through donations from individuals, corporations, and partner NGOs, supplemented by merchandise sales through protezmerch.com. It operates with a stated 8% program overhead, partners with technology suppliers such as Ottobock, Brain Robotics, and Xtremity, and holds memoranda of cooperation with the Ukrainian Ministry of Health and Ministry of Internal Affairs. Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Yakov Gradinar has received a recognition award from President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Name

Protez Foundation

Legal name

Protez Foundation

Website

https://protezfoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Protez Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free state-of-the-art prosthetics, rehabilitation, and specialist training to Ukrainian amputees affected by the war, operating from Oakdale, Minnesota with follow-up care sites in Ukraine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Assistance (624), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Limb Prosthetics (Upper/Lower Extremity Prosthetic Systems) (HLAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD), Prosthetics/Orthotics Rehab & Amputee Rehabilitation (HSADAIAN), Amputee & Prosthetic Rehabilitation Programs (HLAFAFAL)

Keywords

• Prosthetic rehabilitation services
• Humanitarian medical aid
• War victim assistance
• Prosthetics training programs
• Nonprofit healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations from individuals, corporations, and partners. No revenue is generated from patients - all prosthetics and care are provided free of charge to Ukrainian beneficiaries.
2. Merchandise Sales: Online merchandise store (protezmerch.com) selling branded items including water bottles, tumblers, t-shirts, hoodies, caps, totes, bracelets, and notepads. Proceeds support the foundation's mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Protez Foundation provides free, state-of-the-art prosthetic limbs and full-cycle rehabilitation to Ukrainian amputees (military and civilians) injured in the war. Patients are fitted in the U.S. (Oakdale, MN) and receive ongoing clinical follow-up in Ukraine, complemented by clinician training programs and a government-partnered rehabilitation center.

Product overview

Protez Foundation is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) that provides free prosthetics and rehabilitation for Ukrainians affected by war. The core offering is state-of-the-art prosthetic services with personalized training in the US and follow-up care in Ukraine. The organization operates through multiple programs: the main Prosthetic Services for patients requiring limb replacements ranging from hand/arm prosthetics (~$3.5K) to above-knee prosthetics (~$20K); Protez Academy, an educational initiative in collaboration with Century College and specialists from University of Minnesota and Concordia University; and a Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Center for Ministry of Internal Affairs military personnel in Ukraine. The foundation also operates Protez Merch as a fundraising initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Protez Academy: An educational project by the Protez Foundation in collaboration with Century College and contributions from specialists from University of Minnesota and Concordia University.

Products and services

• Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Services End-to-end free service providing personalized, state-of-the-art prosthetic limbs, clinical fitting (primarily in the U.S.), and ongoing rehabilitation/follow-up care in Ukraine for Ukrainian war amputees — both military and civilian, including children.
• Protez Academy Training program for Ukrainian prosthetists, clinicians, and rehabilitation specialists that builds in-country capacity in advanced bionic prosthetics and rehabilitation protocols, enabling sustained care for Ukrainian patients after initial U.S. fitting.
• Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Center Rehabilitation center operated in partnership with Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs that delivers follow-up prosthetic and rehabilitation services to patients within Ukraine after their U.S.-based fitting.
• Protez Merch Online merchandise store selling branded apparel and goods, with proceeds directed toward funding the foundation's free prosthetic and rehabilitation programs for Ukrainian amputees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ patients helped with prosthetics since May 2022
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, major and minor.

• Direct ReliefflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 December 2024Direct Relief is described as a reliable partner whose support in achieving the goals of the Prosthetics Foundation in Ukraine is invaluable. President Thomas Tighe attended the December 12, 2024 meeting with the Minister of Internal Affairs to discuss the prosthetic and rehabilitation center.
• Ministry of Internal Affairs Prosthetics and Orthotics CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2024Time capsule laid in foundation of Ukraine's first Ministry of Internal Affairs Prosthetics and Orthotics Center. Minister Ihor Klymenko and Protez Foundation President Yura Aroshidze participated. Facility under reconstruction with state-of-the-art technology for defenders with amputations.
• Ministry of Health of UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Memorandum on the continuation of cooperation signed. Goal is unity in support and assistance to heroes who deserve the best. Joint efforts to achieve significant changes in rehabilitation and quality prosthetics provision.
• Ministry of Internal Affairs of UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Extended memorandum of cooperation with joint projects for training specialists and prosthetics for military personnel. Development of Prosthetic and Orthotics Center based on medical institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Meeting held December 12, 2024 with Minister Ihor Klymenko and General Director Yura Aroshidze.
• OttobockcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing prosthetic technology. Ottobock is a leading manufacturer of prosthetic limbs and orthotics. Their logo appears in the Protez Academy section as a partner.
• Brain RoboticsmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for advanced prosthetic solutions. Logo displayed in partner section.
• XtremitymajorTechnology or IntegrationProsthetic technology partner. Logo displayed in partner section.
• Century CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Protez Academy. Collaboration with Century College provides training programs for Ukrainian prosthetists and orthotists.
• University of MinnesotamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing specialists to Protez Academy for training Ukrainian healthcare professionals in prosthetic and orthotic techniques.
• Concordia UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing specialists to Protez Academy for training Ukrainian healthcare professionals.
• ParadizeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting the foundation's mission.
• KLMBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting the foundation's mission.
• MonarchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting the foundation's mission.
• Chalice of MercyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting the foundation's mission.
• EXPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting the foundation's mission.
• CozenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting the foundation's mission.
• BlatchfoldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting the foundation's mission.
• FabtechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting the foundation's mission.
• St. ConstantinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting the foundation's mission.
• United Help UkraineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting Ukrainian causes.
• MHPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting the foundation's mission.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetic limbs and orthotics, also listed as a Protez technology partner. Comparable as the dominant prosthetic device manufacturer whose technology Protez distributes and fits.
• Hanger Clinic: Largest US provider of orthotic and prosthetic care with 900+ clinics nationwide. Comparable as a scaled clinical prosthetic provider, though operating a commercial rather than donation-funded model.
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Physical Rehabilitation Program: Major humanitarian organization running one of the world's largest prosthetics and physical rehabilitation programs in conflict-affected and low-income countries. Comparable in mission (war-affected amputees) but vastly larger in scale and geography.

Direct peers

• Range of Motion Project (ROMP): Nonprofit organization providing prosthetic and orthotic care to underserved amputees in Latin America. Highly comparable as a mission-driven prosthetic provider operating across borders with a clinical-training model similar to Protez Academy.
• Limbs for Life Foundation: US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing prosthetic limbs to amputees who cannot afford care, both domestically and internationally. Directly comparable as a donation-funded amputee assistance nonprofit.
• Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics: Multi-state US prosthetics and orthotics clinic group serving amputees with advanced devices. Comparable as a clinical prosthetic provider working with bionic technology partners.

Others

• Project CURE: Nonprofit distributor of donated medical equipment and supplies to low-resource countries. Comparable as a healthcare-focused nonprofit operating across borders, though not a clinical prosthetic provider.
• MedShare: Nonprofit redistributing surplus medical supplies and equipment to underserved healthcare providers globally. Adjacent comparison as a healthcare donation-and-distribution nonprofit.

Emerging players

• D-Rev (Design Revolution): Nonprofit social enterprise designing affordable prosthetic and orthotic devices for low-income amputees in developing countries. Comparable mission of expanding prosthetic access to underserved populations.
• Physicians for Peace: Nonprofit training local healthcare workers in low-resource settings, including prosthetic and rehabilitation capacity-building. Comparable mission overlap with Protez Academy's training focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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