On 22 September 2025, Anatolii Melnichenko, Rector of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, and Andrii Shysholin, Vice-Rector for International Relations, visited ENSTA, the National Higher School of Advanced Techniques, which is affiliated to the Institut Polytechnique de Paris.
During the visit, Rector Anatolii Melnychenko and ENSTA Director General Estelle Iacona signed an agreement to renew their cooperation for the next five years.
ENSTA has been collaborating with Kyiv Polytechnic for over a decade, particularly through a double degree programme and the Erasmus+ KA171 academic mobility programme.
“Big thanks, Estelle Iacona, to you and your team, namely Director of International Relations Sébastien Raymond, for your unwavering support of Ukraine and for strengthening the partnership between ENSTA and Kyiv Polytechnic,” said Anatolii Melnychenko. “Our joint programmes – from double degrees to Erasmus+ mobility – open up opportunities for young Ukrainian engineers to progress, and contribute to the recovery and modernisation of Ukraine. We very much appreciate ENSTA’s commitment to supporting us at this challenging time and believe that united we are building a sustainable future for our countries and for Europe at large.”
Currently, six students from Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute are pursuing their studies at ENSTA.
On 24 September 2025, the Ajax Systems tech company inaugurated the Mechanical Design & Robotics Lab in cooperation with the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.
Located at the Kyiv Polytechnic’s Faculty of Instrumentation Engineering, the lab has 20 workstations, a design area outfitted with computer equipment for on-site work, and a workshop for developing models.
With equipment ranging from lathes and milling machines to robotic systems and measuring instruments, students will be able to master design and robotics, while acquiring practical skills in demand on the market. Students’ design developments from previous internships are also available for training, such as a robot manipulator capable of moving objects along a programmed trajectory.
A dedicated team of teachers, engineers and administrators will work in the laboratory. They will maintain constant contact with company’s specialists to ensure proper use of the equipment and support the ongoing development of student projects.
The lab is open to all university students eager to develop their own engineering projects or conduct research, using its benches. It will also host master classes in robotics, automation, metrology, and optics, as well as workshops and internship programmes organised by Ajax Systems. In November 2025, students will have the opportunity to join the first programme in Mechanical Engineering.
During the 69th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference, a Practical Arrangement was concluded between the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The solemn signing ceremony of the Practical Arrangement between Kyiv Polytechnic and the IAEA took place in Vienna on 18 September 2025 on the sidelines of the 69th IAEA General Conference. The signing was made possible with the help of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, namely Deputy Minister Olexandr Mischenko.
Kyiv Polytechnic Rector Anatolii Melnychenko and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi signed the document in the presence of Yuri Vitrenko, Permanent Representative of Ukraine at Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the International Organisations in Vienna.
The Practical Arrangement provides a framework for cooperation in several key areas:
• nuclear safety and physical nuclear security;
• decommissioning of nuclear facilities and improving the safety of such operations;
• radioactive waste management;
• organisation of education programmes, training, and workshops to nurture a new generation of specialists.
The document about cooperation envisages the exchange of experience and the promotion of best international practices. It also creates conditions for the upskilling of Ukrainian specialists, as well as for undertaking joint educational and research initiatives.
Kyiv Polytechnic’s participation in this format of cooperation with the IAEA offers new opportunities for the integration of Ukrainian science and education into global processes in the sphere of nuclear security. This will contribute to strengthening Ukraine’s human resources, involving students and scientists in the Agency’s international programmes, and creating an expert environment capable of ensuring a high level of safety in the use of nuclear technologies.
The signing of the Practical Arrangement provides further evidence of the international community’s supreme confidence in the potential of Ukrainian higher education institutions and their ability to contribute to addressing global challenges in nuclear power engineering and security.
Nataliia Fandikova, the Head of the Laboratory at the Department of Graphic Arts of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, and a renowned Ukrainian artist, won the International Coin Design Competition 2022, staged by the Japan Mint.
Although she was awarded the Most Excellent Work Gold Medal for her design of the coin “Good morning, Ukraine” in 2022, the official award ceremony took place this year because of the impact of the current global situation. The announcement was made by Norio Yamani, Chairman of the Jury and President of the Japan Mint.
For Kyiv Polytechnic, this recognition carries considerable weight: the university is not only about engineering, drones, or chemistry, but also about art, cultural symbols, and cultural diplomacy that bolster Ukraine’s positive image in the world.
Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute takes pride in Nataliia Fandikova’s achievement, a shining example of how Ukrainian talent and inspiration continue to propel national art and culture to the global stage.
Andreas Dreisiebner, member of the board of directors at Solarspar, the Swiss Solar Energy Association, together with representatives of the NGO Ukraine2Power visited the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) to discuss prospects for further cooperation in the energy sector.
Discussions focused on:
• International exchange of knowledge and innovations in energy, particularly in the operation of conventional and vertical solar power plants;
• Expansion of Kyiv Polytechnic’s cooperation in power engineering with Swiss universities;
• Organisation of trips to introduce a Kyiv Polytechnic delegation to Solarspar’s activities;
• Collaborative research and educational initiatives.
During the visit, the guests made a tour of one of the solar power plants at the university, which ensures the uninterrupted operation of the Centre for Collective Use of Scientific Equipment “Materials Science of Refractory Compounds and Composites,” the solar energy laboratory, and the wind energy lecture hall.
There are new steps and challenges ahead for the partners in the realm of green energy, energy efficiency, and rebuilding Ukraine’s energy system.
Solarspar, a member of the Climate Alliance Switzerland, has long been active in the renewable energy sector, supporting projects on energy, climate action, and other related areas.
Ukraine2Power is a Ukrainian non-profit organization founded in response to Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy system.
The 16th International Scientific and Technical Conference of Young Scientists and Students, Innovations of Youth in Mechanical Engineering, was held in a hybrid format – both in person and online – in the State Polytechnic Museum at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI). The event featured a wide range of reports.
The organisers of this forum, the staff of the Kyiv Polytechnic’s Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IME), believe that this conference has established itself as a platform for communication among young scientists. It provided space for discussing topical issues in the area of mechanical engineering and supported participants in developing and applying innovative technologies in the manufacture and operation of modern machinery.
The scientific and technical tasks currently tackled by young mechanical engineers include design, technical calculations, technologies for manufacturing engineering products, testing and operation of parts, and units. Young scientists from Kyiv Polytechnic, Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute, Sweden’s Karlstad University, the Kyiv Junior Academy of Sciences, and the Polytechnic and Technical Lyceums affiliated to Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute took part in the sessions. The themes of the sessions speak for themselves: “Dynamics and Strength of Machines,” “Mechanical Engineering Technologies,” “Processes and Equipment for Plastic Forming of Structures in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,” “Machine Design,” and “Engineering of Welding, Laser and Related Technologies.” These themes reflect the broad spectrum of research areas engaging young scientists, students, and high school students alike.
At the plenary session, Prof Vitalii Pasichnyk, Chairman of the IME Academic Council, said: “Kyiv Polytechnic is an institution where education, science and innovation are directed toward the further development of Ukraine as a state. I would like to thank the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the opportunity to host such events at our university, where education and science serve the future – for the sake of our Victory over the enemy.”
IME’s business partners also participated in the conference. These included representatives from such companies as Boeing Ukraine LLC, Progresstech Ukraine LLC, Bureau of Special Technical Engineering Standard.T LLC, 3D Metal Tech, SkyFall, Ukrop, and Zbroyar Group. In their addresses, representatives of machine-building and tech implementation companies encouraged young scientists and students to join them in advancing promising areas within their engineering specialisations.
Among schoolchildren participating in the event were pupils from the Kyiv Junior Academy of Sciences: Oleksandr Bihun, Bohdan Koval, Oleksandr Polinchyk, Maksym Prykhodko, Danylo Shtovbonko, and Yehor Matveiev. The scientific interests of the high school students, who gave presentations at the sessions and received relevant certificates, ranged from the modernisation of a mobile depot, research on the friction properties of ball and roller bearings, a train on magnetic cushions, to a system of adaptive spikes for car wheels, and an advance on a technology for building Metro tunnels.
“This event will contribute to the restoration and revival of engineering education,” stated Ihor Hryshko, Chairman of the Conference Organising Committee and IME Director. “In the presentations delivered by young scientists and schoolchildren, I observed many personalities who will lead Ukrainian engineering to new technological heights.”
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.
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.
