USUST and Dnipro City Council sign Memorandum of Cooperation

On 26 May 2026, the Memorandum of Partnership and Cooperation between USUST and the Dnipro City Council was signed at the Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies. The document was signed by the Rector of the university, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Professor Kostiantyn Sukhyi, and the Secretary of the Dnipro City Council, Oleksandr Sanzhara.

The Memorandum provides for the development of long-term cooperation in the areas of entrepreneurship support, educational and practical initiatives, youth development, science, and innovation. Particular attention will be devoted to creating new opportunities for students, young researchers, veterans, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

As part of the partnership, the parties plan to organize training sessions, business forums, business accelerators, idea competitions, startup events, consultations, and educational programmes for those who wish to start or develop their own businesses. A separate area of cooperation will focus on grant programmes and training in proposal writing to attract funding.

The parties also intend to conduct joint research and surveys of business representatives to identify the current needs of Dnipro’s entrepreneurial community and to develop effective solutions for the growth of the city’s economy.

During the signing of the Memorandum, USUST Rector, Professor Kostiantyn Sukhyi, emphasized that the university is consistently working to support the development of Dnipro and sees this cooperation as an opportunity to strengthen the city’s scientific, educational, and industrial potential. According to him, the partnership with the city authorities will contribute to the implementation of modern economic initiatives, the creation of new jobs, and the involvement of young people, students, researchers, and veterans in shaping a new economic model for the country. The rector also noted that the university already has concrete developments and a clear vision for future joint projects aimed at economic recovery and adaptation to current challenges.
 
Secretary of Dnipro City Council Oleksandr Sanzhara, in turn, emphasized the importance of combining the resources and competencies of the city authorities and the university community to implement joint programs and support entrepreneurship. He noted that such interaction is already demonstrating practical results, while cooperation with universities makes it possible to expand opportunities for the development of business environment, educational initiatives, and youth projects in Dnipro.
 
The signing of the Memorandum became another step toward building a modern entrepreneurial ecosystem in Dnipro, where education, science, business, and city authorities work together for the development of the city, support for innovation, and  new opportunities for the community.

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