Project description:

Challenge: On the path to Ukraine’s victory and post-war recovery, it is a challenge to increase the competitiveness of SMEs and public institutions, and harness high technologies to drive smart economic growth and sustainable development on an innovative basis. This is hindered by the following challenges: low levels of digitalization of business and public institutions, limited access to financing for innovative projects, insufficient levels of digital competencies, cyber threats, and a lag in the adoption of quantum technologies.

Solution: WIN2EDIH has created an ecosystem of innovative entrepreneurship and helps enterprises and public institutions implement digital solutions, test innovations, and optimize business processes. The project supports access to finance and international partnerships, increases digital competencies of personnel through training and educational programs, promotes the implementation of AI, IoT, Big Data, enhanced cybersecurity, and accelerates digital transformation for economic recovery and sustainable growth.

Result: Sustainability of the regional ecosystem of digital innovations is increasing through digital development of SMEs and public institutions in the cities of Kyiv, Zhytomyr and Chernihiv regions. Services are provided to support investment search, technology lab testing, and digital maturity assessment for over 100 SMEs. 25 events were held, including 3 startup schools; 68 educational products were developed (training, workshops, business programs) available on the “Innovation Ukraine” platform and on www.win2edih.com.ua

Partners:

Innovation Development Fund (Ukrainian Startup Fund), Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University, Chernihiv Polytechnic National University, LLC Home of Startups Accelerator, Public Organization Innovation Partnership Platform (YEP)

Category: Sustainable Economy & Growth

Company: Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman (KNEU)

About the company: 

KNEU is a leading higher education institution in Ukraine with a long history in the fields of economics, management, law, and IT. KNEU is famous for high academic standards, extensive infrastructure, and a wide selection of educational programs. The university actively cooperates with domestic and foreign partners, promotes knowledge exchange, and comprehensive development of highly qualified, socially responsible specialists who contribute to sustainable development, digital transformation, and economic growth of the country.