UCA news
UCA and EDIH Kyiv Hitech open access to European innovation infrastructure for Ukrainian SMEs
On June 16–18, the delegation of the Ukrainian Cluster Alliance and EDIH Kyiv Hitech visited the leading European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) in Prague and Brno. The delegation included representatives of Ukrainian clusters, industrial companies and digital transformation experts. During the visit, participants got acquainted with the capabilities of the Czech Centers for Digital Innovation and discussed mechanisms for cooperation to support Ukrainian enterprises.
The main result of the mission was the opening of access to European innovation infrastructure for Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises, including laboratories, test centers, artificial intelligence platforms, digital twins, robotics and engineering expertise. The Ukrainian side also presented the first business cases in the fields of industrial AI, production automation, additive technologies and predictive service.
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Cluster news
Lviv Medical Business Cluster presented the region’s medical ecosystem at the Norwegian-Ukrainian Business Forum
Lviv Cluster of Medical Business Together with the participating companies, he took part in the Norwegian-Ukrainian Business Forum, which brought together more than 200 representatives of business, investors, international partners and the authorities of Ukraine and Norway. The event has become a platform for the development of international cooperation and the establishment of new partnerships between Ukrainian and Norwegian companies.
During the forum, representatives of the cluster presented the potential of ecosystem participants in the fields of dentistry, reproductive medicine, rehabilitation and medical tourism, as well as got acquainted with innovative solutions of Norwegian companies in the fields of biomedical, medical equipment and digital technologies for health care.
The cluster notes that such international events promote not only investment, but also the exchange of experience, development of partnerships and integration of the Ukrainian medical sector into the European economic space.
The First All-Ukrainian Forum of Tech Synergy Technological Clusters took place in Odessa
The First All-Ukrainian Forum of Tech Synergy Technological Clusters took place within Tech Week in Odesa, which brought together 24 technological clusters and communities from different regions of Ukraine. More than 100 participants discussed the priorities of development of the Ukrainian tech-ecosystem, mechanisms of coordination between regional organizations and joint initiatives for business and state for 2026-2027.
During the forum, participants formed a common vision of key challenges and opportunities of the industry, as well as identified areas for further cooperation.
The forum was an important step towards strengthening the interaction between technological clusters and the consolidation of the voice of the Ukrainian tech community.
The Heat and Power Cluster of Ukraine introduced its participants to the Industrial Evolution Forum
Participants Thermal power cluster of Ukraine They took part in the Industrial Evolution Forum: ‘Production turns on the economy’, which brought together representatives of business, government, communities, investors and the expert environment to discuss the future of Ukrainian industry. The companies participating in the cluster presented their products in the exhibition area and joined the discussion of current challenges and opportunities for the development of the manufacturing sector.
The thermal power cluster emphasizes that the development of modern production requires innovation, investment, qualified personnel and effective cooperation between business, education and science. It is the cluster approach that helps to unite market participants, strengthen their competitiveness and create new opportunities for the development of Ukrainian industry.
U-Food Association presented Ukrainian producers at one of Asia’s largest food exhibitions
U-Food Association She was the official representative of Ukrainian manufacturers at the international exhibition Seoul Food & Hotel 2026, which took place on June 9-12 in the Republic of Korea. The event is one of the largest exhibitions in the food industry in Asia. The products of nine companies from different segments of the food industry were presented at the Ukrainian stand.
As a result of participation, the Association established contacts with 41 Korean companies, including importers, distributors and representatives of retail chains. Most potential partners invited product catalogs for further consideration and expressed interest in cooperation with Ukrainian manufacturers.
Ivano-Frankivsk IT Cluster presented a regional innovation ecosystem in Sweden
On June 1-5, a delegation from Ivano-Frankivsk paid a working visit to Luleo’s partner city in Sweden. The delegation included representatives of the city council, Ivano-Frankivsk IT Cluster and promprylad. Meetings with innovative and business institutions, including Luleå Science Park, LTU Business, Lumire, technology companies Visar Systems and TROMB and the Swedish Federation, have become an important part of the program for the cluster. business owners.
During the visit, Iryna Darvai, Executive Director of Ivano-Frankivsk IT Cluster, presented the expertise of the participating companies, the potential of Ivano-Frankivsk IT ecosystem and the capabilities of the Green Carpathian European Digital Innovation Hub.
The trip became a continuation of the partnership between Ivano-Frankivsk and Luleo and opened new opportunities for cooperation between Ukrainian and Swedish innovative ecosystems.
Events
June 24 EU Industry Talk: EU Technological Sovereignty Package – What it means for European Industry
The webinar is dedicated to the impact of the EU’s new technological sovereignty package on business and industry. Participants will learn how initiatives in the fields of artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, semiconductors and open software can affect companies’ technology strategies, investment solutions and participation in strategic value chains.
We invite you to check out the program of the event and register for link.
June 26-27 UCA Strategic Session
The purpose of the event is to form a common vision of the inter-cluster cooperation of the Ukrainian Cluster Alliance by 2030 and to start a portfolio of joint inter-cluster projects in the field of sustainable value chains, economic recovery and integration into European ones Industrial ecosystems.
June 30 Conference “Clusters and Regional Development: From Local Practices to National Policy”
The conference in Lviv will unite representatives of communities, city councils, central authorities, regional military administrations, regional development agencies, clusters, business and international partners around a common task – the development of cluster policy in Ukraine.
Participants will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the best Ukrainian and European practices, join professional discussions and discuss how clusters can contribute to the economic development of territories, innovations and the restoration of Ukraine.
Details and registration – for link.