The government launches defense hubs in universities: up to 30 projects and 3000 students

Universities are given opportunities for research

The Government of Ukraine has decided to create centers of excellence, allowing universities to establish modern laboratories and centers for applied research and technologies that are important for the state and defense. This project aims to develop defense innovations and create a foundation for scaling defense technology.

The project will be coordinated by the Ministry of Education and Science with the support of other agencies. In particular, the Ministries of Defense, Digital Transformation, Economy, and other partners will provide the necessary expert support.

Benefits for universities and enterprises

• Updated research infrastructure;
• Involvement of students, postgraduates, and researchers in real projects;
• Strengthening cooperation with business and the defense sector.

• Access to modern technologies and research results;
• Ability to order and implement developments;
• Collaboration with specialists and university teams;
• Creation of innovative products.

In the first two years, it is planned to launch up to 30 defense projects and involve over 3,000 students, postgraduates, and researchers in working in the new infrastructure. The creation of an innovative ecosystem will allow Ukrainian universities to operate at the level of leading technological centers, which will not only be an investment in defense but also strengthening the economy and future of the country.