UCA news
UCA became the first Ukrainian organization in the European Network of Defense-Related Regions
The Ukrainian Cluster Alliance has joined the European Network of Defense-Related Regions (ENDR) – the network of the European Commission, which unites regional organizations and clusters in the fields of defense, security and dual-use technologies. Uka became The first Ukrainian organization in the ENDR.
For the Ukrainian cluster community, participation in the network creates a new channel for the integration of clusters, SMEs and technology companies into the European defense-industrial ecosystem. Joining ENDR also continues to develop directly Clusters4defense, where UCA moves from separate international contacts to systemic cooperation and preparation of joint projects between Ukraine and the EU.
Cluster news
Kharkiv IT Cluster is developing a new format for supporting companies to enter international markets
Kharkiv IT Cluster Launched the International Hub – a series of meetings where Ukrainian technology companies can directly communicate with representatives of different countries and receive practical information about the peculiarities of local markets, search for customers and partners.
The first meeting took place on September 22 and brought together representatives Denmark, Cyprus, Switzerland, Norway and Japan. The format should help companies better understand entry points into specific markets and shorten the path from primary research to establishing business contacts.
Lviv Medical Business Cluster Develops Competencies for the Protection of Medical Innovations
Lviv Medical Business Cluster together with Atilog held a practical meeting on intellectual property in medicine. Participants considered patenting, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs and tools to protect innovations before entering the market.
Particular emphasis was placed on how to turn intellectual property into an asset of a medical business and take into account its protection at the stage of creating a new product. For the cluster, this direction is part of the work on the formation of the ecosystem, in which medical companies can not only create innovations, but also protect, scale and bring them to new markets.
The Carpathian Industrial Cluster strengthens the interaction between business and education
Precarpathian industrial cluster He joined the II International Scientific and Pedagogical Forum ‘Innovative Technologies in Education’ at Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas. The representative of the cluster Roman Lapka presented the position of the industrial environment on the development of innovations in education and cooperation with business.
The center of the discussion included digitization, the use of AI, competency-based learning, lifelong learning and new models of interaction between educational institutions and enterprises. For the cluster, such cooperation is of practical importance – from the adaptation of educational programs and competencies to the real needs of enterprises to the joint implementation of technological solutions.
Prykarpattia Industrial Cluster presented the role of clusters in regional business development at Kalush Expo 2026
Participants Precarpathian industrial cluster They also joined Kalush Expo 2026, where one of the thematic blocks was devoted to investments, clusters and community development. The panel ‘The role of clusters in the stability of the region’ was moderated by Boris Nikolenko, a member of the cluster.
Participants discussed the entry of enterprises into international markets, business support tools, interaction with education and science, increasing productivity and attracting investment. One of the practical results was the agreement on community representatives to enter international markets with the participation of the Office for Entrepreneurship Development and Export.
Events
September 29 training from Kharkiv IT Cluster & nbsp; ‘How to sell to the state through Prozorro’
Participants will analyze the principles of the B2G market, assess the demand in their niche, the algorithm of participation in tenders – from registration to the first offer – and typical errors at the start. Separately, experts will consider the possibilities of commercial bidding for access to corporate clients and retail.
September 30 International Online Summit Flanders–Ukraine Connect: Defense & Amp; Dual-use summit
The event will bring together technology companies, clusters, R&D centers, representatives of the defense industry and investors from Ukraine and Flanders to develop specific formats of industrial and technological cooperation.
September 30 7th workshop ITBRIDGE BIZDEV
Its Bizdev online workshop is devoted to the practical aspects of concluding B2B contracts with European companies. Participants will analyze intellectual property and licensing, responsibility and distribution of risks, data protection, applicable law, dispute resolution and typical contractual risks.
September 30 Itbridge Go-to-Market Bootcamp
A practical online workshop for technology SMEs that are already working or planning to work with European clients.
Participants will consider the key provisions of B2B agreements, intellectual property and licensing, distribution of responsibilities and risks, data protection, applicable law and dispute resolution. Particular emphasis will be placed on typical contractual risks when entering the European market.
October 16 Public-Private Partnership Forum 2.0
The event will unite communities and businesses around practical mechanisms for implementing joint energy projects.
The program includes a discussion of the concept of the Municipal Energy Island, a catalog of PPP projects and new rules for regulating public-private partnerships. The forum should become a platform for the transition from discussing the needs of communities to the formation of specific projects and mechanisms for their implementation.
October 21 Itbridge Connect 2026: EU-Ukraine Digital Collaboration Forum & Amp; Matchmakin
An online forum for innovative companies, clusters and R&D centers looking for partners in Europe. The program will cover the prospects of Ukraine-EU cooperation, technology presentations and opportunities for Horizon Europe and Digital Europe.