UCL announces landmark partnership with Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation
The partnership means UCL is a key academic partner in Ukraine’s vision to become a global technology and innovation leader by 2030, while advancing responsible research addressing challenges arising from war.
"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,” comments Professor Geraint Rees, UCL Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement).
“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."
The partnership will focus on complementary areas identified by UCL and the Ministry of Digital Transformation, including government technology and judicial technology, data and AI.
Oleksandr Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for European Integration adds: “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.”
