Meeting of medical clusters for events. Photo source: Facebook page LKMB
UCA news
The Ukrainian Cluster Alliance held a webinar on European grants opportunities for innovative teams
UCA has organized an online webinar dedicated to the capabilities of EIC Accelerator and EIC Pathfinder for Ukrainian startups, SMEs and clusters, which gathered about 90 participants. The speaker of the event was a fundraising expert Alexander Fadeev, who shared practical advice on the preparation of grant applications, spoke about the typical mistakes of applicants and the peculiarities of participation in European innovation support competitions.
During the session, participants received up-to-date information on the tools of the European Innovation Council (EIC), which help to attract funding for technological solutions and scaling of innovation projects.
Cluster news
BusinessLink from Kharkiv IT Cluster: Entrepreneurs from frontline regions were taught effective digital marketing
Kharkiv IT Cluster conducted a digital marketing training for entrepreneurs from the frontline regions within the BusinessLink project. The event brought together more than 55 participants in Kharkiv and online and became a platform for discussing how businesses do not lose customers and funds in the digital environment. Together with Netpeak and Asper.Pro experts, entrepreneurs have analyzed practical cases related to online promotion, technical errors of sites and new challenges for SEO.
Through BusinessLink Kharkiv IT Cluster helps entrepreneurs to receive current tools, expertise and support for business development even in the face of constant challenges.
The Lviv Medical Business Cluster has united the medical community to discuss the development of the industry and international cooperation
May 21 within the 30th Lviv Medical Forum and exhibition ‘Galmed: Health and Longevity’ Lviv Medical Business Cluster held the event ‘How to grow faster in a clinic: international patients, partnerships and new income models.’ The event gathered in Lviv representatives of the medical community from Lviv, Kyiv and Rivne – owners and heads of clinics, experts, cluster organizations and partners working on the development of the modern medical ecosystem in Ukraine.
Participants discussed the internationalization of medical services, the development of rehabilitation, new income models for clinics and opportunities for inter-cluster cooperation with European partners. The event became a platform for the formation of a professional community and strengthening the integration of Ukrainian medicine into the international space.
Prykarpattia Industrial Cluster strengthens cooperation between education and business for the development of modern mechanical engineering
Precarpathian industrial cluster He joined the opening of the Center for Digital Engineering at Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas. The new educational and technological space combined laboratories with CNC, industrial robotics and CAD / CAM modeling, which allows for the implementation of the full production cycle – from digital design to the manufacture of the finished product.
In addition to the development of modern engineering infrastructure, the cluster continues to strengthen the educational ecosystem of the region. A new participant in the Prykarpattia Industrial Cluster was the Higher Vocational School 21 in Ivano-Frankivsk, the only machine-building professional education institution in the region.
The cluster emphasizes that the partnership between business, education and science is key to the training of qualified personnel and increasing the competitiveness of Ukrainian industry.
Podillia Fashion Cluster introduced innovative light industry projects during a study visit to Germany
Representative Podillia Fashion Cluster Halyna Shvets joined the Ukrainian delegation’s study visit to Germany as part of the #ClusterBridges initiative. During May 18-23, participants visit the innovative locations of Stuttgart – one of the leading European centers of startups and technologies. In particular, the delegation got acquainted with the work of Scale-up-Center – a modern technology park, which created an ecosystem of support for innovative business, the development of startups and cooperation between companies, universities and investors.
The cluster emphasizes that international cooperation opens new opportunities for innovation, business development and integration of Ukrainian producers into European ecosystems.
Events
May 26 Round table “Apportunities of European digital innovative hubs for modernization of production” International Industrial Forum 2026
A round table on the capabilities of EDIH Kyiv Hitech for production SMEs, including access to expertise, decision testing and financing. The focus is on innovation, digitalization, personnel development and entry into new markets for mechanical engineering and metalworking enterprises. Participants will discuss practical cases and business needs together with representatives of companies, universities and clusters.
Details and registration for link.
May 27 Round table “How to enter international dual-use chains: opportunities, requirements, financing” on International Industrial Forum 2026
A round table on the possibility of Ukrainian production SMEs entering the defense markets and Dual-Use solutions, including requirements, barriers and integration into new supply chains. The focus is on innovation financing, modernization and practical cases of participation of enterprises in new segments. Participants will discuss how to overcome market access restrictions through cooperation, clusters and partnerships.
Details and registration for link.
May 29 Online Webinar ‘Textiles × Europe: How SMEs enter international markets through EEN’
The event was organized within the EEN Ukraine project with the participation of EDIH Clotex Hub. Participants will learn about the capabilities of Enterprise Europe Network to find partners in Europe, place a business profile, adapt to EU requirements and practical steps to enter international markets. The webinar will be useful for textile and sewing companies that plan to scale and integrate into European chains.
Register for linkto gain access to practical business development tools.
June 11-12 ‘Public-private partnership: from idea to contract’
The forum is dedicated to the development of the PPP market and the launch of the support service of the relevant section. The event will bring together communities, businesses and financial institutions to work on real projects – from forming ideas to partnerships, focusing on practical solutions, networking and launching new initiatives.
Details of the program and registration are available for link.