Tag: Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute

At present, Ukraine faces a formidable challenge – widespread contamination of land with explosives. Not only does this endanger the lives and health of citizens, but landmines and unexploded shells hinder economic growth and agricultural development, and prevent millions of displaced people from returning to their homes. Humanitarian demining is not merely a logistical task, it is a vital step towards a safe and peaceful future.

 

That is why TechBridge x Sikorsky Challenge have announced a competition of innovative solutions for humanitarian demining. The organisers are seeking out audacious, efficient, and creative ideas that will help to fast-track and make safer the process of clearing Ukrainian lands of mines and ammunition.

 

The TechBridge x Sikorsky Innovation Challenge competition is organised by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, the UK Government, the Sikorsky Challenge Innovation Holding, the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, and the Kyivska Politechnika Science Park.

 

The competition will take place at Kyiv Polytechnic on 30 September 2025 in a hybrid format (in-person and online).

 

The purpose of the competition is to cherry-pick and support innovative technologies for humanitarian demining developed by Ukrainian researchers and start-ups. Participation in the competition offers opportunities to:

·        Pitch solutions to international stakeholders

·        Collaborate with leading demining experts and operators

·        Attract investment and form partnerships with British companies

·        Win prizes, mentoring support, and the possibility of using engineering developments via viable projects

 

What solutions are being sought?

 

The organisers invite concepts or feasible projects in the following areas:

·        Use of drones, unmanned ground vehicles, AI-driven data analysis, multi-sensor platforms (GPR, LiDAR, thermal imaging cameras) for accurate and safe detection of landmines and ammunition across large areas

·        Development of ground and aerial robotic devices for the automated mine clearing of territories, minimising human involvement and risks to deminers in the field

·        Drawing and use of electronic maps of contaminated zones, platforms for collecting and analysing field data, and real-time processing

 

Why is this vital?

 

Successful solutions can contribute to the rapid and safe mine clearing of Ukraine’s territories, the return of people to their homes, and the recovery of infrastructure and agriculture. Concerted efforts will speed up recovery and ensure a safer future for thousands of Ukrainian families.

 

Winners will receive the following prizes:

First place – $3,000

Second place – $2,000

Third place – $1,000

 

Register now:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQh8rdFEx1_Xe-a3JocgOFBahRSuGQBADLcEttNyvDrTqI0w/viewform

 

The deadline for applications is 22 September 2025.

 

The UK-Ukraine TechBridge is a joint initiative undertaken by the UK Government and the Government of Ukraine, starting January 2024. It aims to forge connections between British and Ukrainian tech eco-systems by seeking mutual trade and investment opportunities, supporting innovation, and promoting training to develop technical skills in Ukraine.

In a vital step toward strengthening Ukraine’s energy autonomy, RSE – a manufacturer of modular, flexible cogeneration solutions based on MWM gas engines (Caterpillar Energy Solutions) – has signed a memorandum about strategic partnership with the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) and announced the launch of the equipment of the Energy Resilience Lab.

The new space is supposed to form part of Kyiv Polytechnic’s Centre for Energy Decarbonisation and its Energy Innovation Hub. The lab will become an educational and demonstration centre this autumn, where students, engineers and the representatives of communities will learn to come up with and apply energy sustainability solutions.

Why does it matter?

In the context of war, energy autonomy has become a problem of the survival of cities and communities.

“RSE are modular containerised CHP [Combined Heat and Power] units that keep this country going. We design standalone energy facilities for communities, hospitals and the critical infrastructure – places where they are much needed,” explained Andrii Hrinenko, RSE founder. “Together with Kyiv Polytechnic, we at RSE aspire to train the next generation of power engineers. This is more than an educational project – it is a contribution to Ukraine’s reconstruction and energy independence.”

“Not only should universities provide a high level of theoretical training today, but they must serve as platforms for practical solutions that truly transform the country. And the Energy Resilience Lab exemplifies this mission,” stated Kyiv Polytechnic Rector Anatolii Melnychenko. “Owing to our partnership with RSE, we are creating not just another classroom, but an environment where students will gain experience to work on cutting-edge technologies that are already saving lives and restoring Ukraine’s energy sustainability.”

What will the lab offer?

Once completed, the Energy Resilience Lab will become Ukraine’s first training platform where it will be possible to:

·        Learn how to operate modular cogeneration plants

·        Master the principles of decentralised and backup energy

·        Study the best cases of real-world RSE application in frontline cities, hospitals and logistics hubs

·        Work with demonstration stands built on MWM/Caterpillar technologies.

What comes next?

Construction and maintenance are well underway, with the laboratory set to open its doors to the first cohort of students in autumn 2025. A team of teachers and mentors is being organised, training modules developed, and demonstration equipment prepared.

Through this partnership, RSE and Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute are not only building a lab — they are building the future of energy resilience in Ukraine.

About RSE

RSE is a Czech engineering and manufacturing company established by Ukrainian specialists during the war. It produces modular cogeneration plants based on MWM/Caterpillar Energy Solutions. More than 200 RSE modular plants are already in operation across Ukraine and Europe, ensuring the energy sustainability of communities, hospitals, and the critical infrastructure.

 

An inaugural meeting with representatives of the Turkish high-tech company, ASPILSAN Enerji, took place at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI). ASPILSAN Enerji, whose products are exported across the globe, expressed a keen interest in joint initiatives with Kyiv Polytechnic.

During the first working meeting, the potential areas of cooperation were under discussion, including:

·        Engineering developments in the sphere of energy for aerospace programmes, radio engineering and communication systems;

·        Joint energy projects with Kyiv Polytechnic’s departments – particularly with the Institute of Energy Saving and Energy Management, the Institute of Aerospace Technologies, the Faculty of Electric Power Engineering and Automatics, the Faculty of Chemical Technology, and the Faculty of Chemical Engineering – to create innovative materials for batteries;

·        Cooperation between ASPILSAN Enerji R&D centres and Kyiv Polytechnic’s research subdivisions;

·        Retraining programmes for specialists, as well as student exchange opportunities for internships at company’s manufacturing facilities;

·        Development of the university’s stand-alone energy infrastructure, particularly the expansion of the network of solar power plants.

ASPILSAN Enerji develops batteries and energy storage systems for various industries, ranging from aviation to the construction sector and civil infrastructure, and is the largest battery manufacturer in Turkey.

The meeting reflected a shared commitment to innovation, energy efficiency, and academic-industry cooperation — laying the groundwork for a promising partnership.

 

The 10th anniversary HR Wisdom Summit brought together more than 6,000 participants, including CEOs and HR leaders of large companies. This year’s agenda placed a particular emphasis on education and the professional training of future specialists.

During the panel discussion “Interaction of Educational Institutions and Real Business,” Anatolii Melnychenko (pictured right), Rector of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI), joined representatives from leading companies – Ajax Systems, Metinvest, ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, Philip Morris International, and Kormotech – to reflect on the importance of the relationship between educators and employers.

In his remarks, Anatolii Melnychenko emphasised the need to expand and deepen cooperation between Kyiv Polytechnic and big businesses. He outlined the spectrum of formats for effective cooperation, including:

·        Equipment of laboratories

·        Software provision

·        Scholarship programmes supported by companies

·        Dual education

·        Certificate programmes.

These interaction formats enable an improvement in the quality of training and help to meet the needs of companies for specialists in accordance with the type of their business.

The panel also explored the relevance of higher engineering education and the future of engineering specialisations – an area where Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, with its deep-rooted tradition and innovative drive, continues to stand in the forefront.

 

On 1 August 2025, the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute took an important step towards the digital future by signing a memorandum on cooperation with Ericsson’s subsidiary in Ukraine, as well as a memorandum about joining the Ericsson Educate: 5G University program.

 

Through this partnership, Kyiv Polytechnic students will get access to advanced learning materials provided by the world’s leading developer of 5G technology. The program is targeted specifically at students of the Institute of Telecommunication Systems and the Faculty of Radio Engineering to achieve professional competency in the fast-evolving domain of telecommunications.

 

Importantly, this program offers Kyiv Polytechnic students a career shaping opportunity to gain the necessary 5G knowledge, while enabling industry experts to contribute towards educating a new generation of specialists equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s digital landscape.

The Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute will cooperate with Japanese companies and organisations on the remote control of construction equipment, and will conduct an experiment on the use of systems developed by the Japanese company Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. The company’s name, “Yachiyo,” is taken from a Japanese phrase that can be translated as “contributing to human society for all eternity.”

The key advantages of the technology are safety for employees, the capability of controlling multiple units of machinery through a single system, inclusivity for the workforce, and the high precision of technological processes.

Japanese delegation included:

• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (Director for International Cooperation and Head of the Overseas Projects Division)

• Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd (Executive General Manager, General Manager, Executive Director of Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V.)

• Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd (manager, associate employee from the Ukrainian side)

• Manager of Kowatech Co., Ltd

• Soliton Systems K.K. (Senior Vice President, Global Business Manager) – the leading Japanese technology company with a clear emphasis on Research & Development, including remote control and teleoperation.

Participants in the meeting from Ukraine:

• Kyiv Polytechnic (headed by Rector Anatolii Melnychenko)

• State Labor Service of Ukraine (led by the Head of the Service)

• Director of the Kyiv Regional Employment Centre

• Deputy Director of the General Energy Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.

The visit also included a tour of the Kyiv Polytechnic’s Ukraine-Japan Centre, underscoring the deepening ties between the two nations.

 

The Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) has established cooperation with FANUC Ukraine LLC – the official representative of Japan’s FANUC Corporation, a global pioneer in factory automation and a technology leader in robotics. This partnership offers Kyiv Polytechnic students new opportunities to develop their professional skills in the realm of industrial robot programming, one of the most marketable skills today.

In particular, cooperation with FANUC provides for:

·        Modernisation of university’s laboratories, equipping them with state-of-the-art FANUC robots

·        Organisation of a joint team to participate in international robotics competitions

·        Showcasing technologies during competitions, festivals, and university open days

The cooperation will also encompass testing of equipment, professional upskilling programmes, innovative distance learning techniques, as well as seminars and conferences, among others.

The partnership with FANUC raises Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute to a qualitatively new level of educational and scientific development that aligns with the global shift towards high-tech industry.

At a recent meeting of the Supervisory Board of the international Civil Protection Shelter Coalition project, Andrii Shysholin, Vice-Rector for International Relations at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, reported about the current state of development of the university’s shelter infrastructure and emphasised the need for further building of versatile shelters.

During the event, next steps toward establishing a network of shelters across Ukraine were under discussion. The meeting brought together representatives from Ukraine and Finland. Ukraine was represented by the State Emergency Service, and key ministries including the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Education and Science. Finland was represented by the Department for Rescue Services at the Ministry of the Interior.

In particular, the participants in the meeting were introduced to a modern shelter located at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, presented as an example of a new calibre of safe space for people during wartime.

The main purpose of the Coalition is to promote substantial international action for building civil protection shelters in line with the national strategic objectives of Ukraine, provide channel for international partners to contribute to financing the construction of civil protection shelters in Ukraine, and to share best practices in shelter construction.

 

Viktoriia Tarasenko, a student of the Department of Electronic Devices and Systems at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, was selected to participate in a prestigious research programme at CERN – the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

From 3 February to 18 May 2025, Viktoriia Tarasenko has been involved in the project under the University of Michigan (USA) programme, taking a rare opportunity to pursue research at one of the world-famous laboratories. Specifically, the University of Michigan – CERN Research Experience for Undergraduates Programme (UM-CERN REU) provides undergraduate students an opportunity to conduct research with some of the world’s leading physicists at CERN in different research fields.

Not only does this remarkable research experience attest to the high calibre of instruction provided at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, but such collaborations give students new horizons of scientific pursuits.