Kyiv Academic University invites you to participate in the Academ.City "Science-Business" Open Innovation Program. If you are a scientist conducting research or represent a business striving to enhance competitiveness, join the Program! We also invite representatives of government and local authorities, civil society, international organizations, and everyone interested in developing the innovation ecosystem.

KEY INFORMATION

Duration: 3 months
Structure: 6 stages with clear deliverables
Format: Hybrid (online + offline meetings and innovation scouting)
Registration: Follow the link provided

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Academ.City "Science-Business" Open Innovation Program is an initiative of Kyiv Academic University and Academ.City Science Park. It aims to build an open innovation ecosystem by establishing direct links between the scientific institutions of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) of Ukraine, developers of innovative solutions, and businesses in the Kyiv region.

The Program creates a systematic mechanism for direct interaction between academic science and the real sector of the economy. Enterprises gain access to scientific expertise and research infrastructure, while scientists engage in solving applied technological challenges and propose their developments for implementation.

STRATEGIC GOAL: To form a sustainable innovation ecosystem where science drives competitiveness and business gains access to cutting-edge technologies.

6 STAGES OF THE PROGRAM

Innovation Demand Mapping Systematic identification of technological challenges faced by enterprises and formulation of case studies for solution development.
Mobilization of Scientific Potential Searching for research teams to develop solutions for the identified innovation requests.
Formation of Problem-Oriented Groups Creation of partnership groups focused on developing specific technological solutions.
Joint Solution Development (R&D) An intensive phase of collaboration between scientists and business to create applied technological solutions, prototypes, and pilot models. Mentoring support from KAU and Academ.City.
Pitch Day and Partnership Agreements Public presentation of the results and formalization of partnerships: signing scientific and technical cooperation agreements, licensing agreements, and coordinating implementation roadmaps.
Scaling and Comprehensive Support Dissemination of Program results and creating conditions for scaling the innovation cooperation model. Comprehensive support for project teams during commercialization and integration into production processes.

TARGET GROUPS

Enterprises: Small, medium, and large businesses, innovative startups, and companies seeking solutions to technological challenges and ready to cooperate with scientific teams.
Scientists: Research teams from NAS of Ukraine institutes and groups with applied developments ready to address real-world industrial tasks.

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM For Business: