KNUTD Coordinates the International Horizon Europe IMPACT-Campus Project

Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD) leads an international partnership within the Horizon Europe IMPACT-Campus project under the EIT Higher Education Initiative. As the project coordinator, KNUTD brings together universities and innovation institutions to advance sustainable entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and the practical implementation of research outcomes. This strategic role strengthens the University’s position in the international education and research landscape and creates new opportunities for cooperation between academia, research, and business.

On 5 October 2026, the official opening of IMPACT-Campus 2026 took place at ODTU Teknokent in Ankara, Türkiye. The event began with welcoming remarks by Prof. Oleksandra Olshanska, Doctor of Economics and Rector of KNUTD.

In her address, Prof. Olshanska emphasized the importance of international cooperation within the project and thanked the Turkish partners for their hospitality and the opportunity to learn more about the activities and innovation ecosystem of the technopark.

A welcoming address was also delivered by Prof. Olena Chernyavska, Doctor of Economics, Professor at the Department of Management of KNUTD and Founder of the Swiss Center of Excellence for Digital Transformation and Ecosystem Leadership (DiTELC).

The participants were also welcomed by Mustafa Canlı, Director General for Innovation and Educational Technologies,

and Prof. Dr. Ömer Delialioğlu, Advisor to the Rector of Middle East Technical University (METU).

Alongside the Rector and Prof. Olena Chernyavska, KNUTD is represented by Associate Professor Olena Hryhorevska, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Activities (Educational Activities); Prof. Olena Vartanova, Project Manager; Associate Professor Tetiana Tsalko, Head of the Department of Management; and Associate Professor Nataliia Buhas of the Department of Management.

Cooperation within IMPACT-Campus focuses on strengthening links between universities, businesses, and the public sector. Its key areas include technology transfer, research commercialization, support for entrepreneurial initiatives, and the application of digital tools in education and management.

For KNUTD, participation in the project provides a foundation for developing joint international initiatives, improving educational programmes, and expanding opportunities for the practical application of research results. The exchange of experience with international partners helps connect academic and research potential with the needs of the economy and society.

From 5 to 9 October 2026, Ankara is hosting the IMPACT-Campus 2026 International Training Week. The programme is organized by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye, Middle East Technical University (METU), and ODTU Teknokent.

 

 

The International Training Week programme covers five key areas:

  • Technology Transfer and Research Commercialization — bringing research and innovation from laboratories to the market with the support of technoparks and innovation ecosystems.
  • Inclusive Entrepreneurship — tools and approaches to supporting diverse groups within university innovation ecosystems.
  • STEM and Artificial Intelligence in Educational Programmes — integrating design thinking, AI, and creative problem-solving approaches into teaching and learning.
  • Cross-Sector Partnerships — developing sustainable models of cooperation between universities, businesses, and the public sector to create solutions with tangible societal impact.
  • Project Management and Competence Assessment — applying digital tools for environmental sustainability, agile approaches to startup management, and modern methods for assessing innovation-related competencies.

By coordinating IMPACT-Campus, KNUTD contributes to building an international ecosystem in which universities serve not only as centres of education and research but also as drivers of innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. The project creates opportunities to transform academic knowledge into practical solutions, strengthen international partnerships, and develop new models of cooperation between education, science, business, and the public sector.

06.10.2026