UCL and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine (MDT) have entered into a landmark partnership to advance Ukraine's digital transformation and economic recovery through research, innovation, and knowledge exchange.
UCL and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine (MDT) have entered into a landmark partnership to advance Ukraine's digital transformation and economic recovery through research, innovation, and knowledge exchange.
The partnership aligns Ukraine's ambitious WINWIN Global Innovation Strategy until 2030 - with UCL's Grand Challenges programme, commencing with its "Data-Empowered Societies" theme.
This cooperation positions UCL as a key academic partner in supporting Ukraine's vision to become a global technology and innovation leader by 2030, whilst advancing responsible research that addresses the pressing critical societal challenges arising from war.
Professor Geraint Rees, UCL Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement), said: "Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation is pursuing an ambitious strategy to transform the country into a global technology and innovation leader, and UCL is proud to partner with them in support of this vision. Building upon the extensive synergies identified between Ukraine's WINWIN Strategy and our Grand Challenge of Data-Empowered Societies, I hope that this partnership will give rise to a wealth of collaboration opportunities that can make a tangible contribution to Ukraine's recovery, whilst advancing our shared commitment to ensuring that data and technology serve human needs and empower communities."
Oleksandr Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for European Integration said: "The partnership with UCL marks a new stage in building cooperation between science, government and technology. We are combining academic expertise with a strategic vision for innovation to strengthen the role of data in public decision-making and enhance the efficiency of governance. Ukraine has already proven its ability to scale innovation even under pressure - now we are doing it on a global level. This partnership will open new opportunities for Ukrainian researchers, professionals and startups."
