STUDENT FROM THE "MODERN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES" RESEARCH GROUP AMONG THE WINNERS OF THE CITY CORPORATE ACCELERATOR FOR INNOVATION

On November 27, 2025, the Column Hall of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA) hosted the DEMO DAY of the city corporate accelerator for innovation. The event was organized at the request of the KCSA Department of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development as part of the implementation of the City Targeted Program for the Development of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and the Consumer Market.

The event served as a platform for showcasing innovative startup projects aimed at the digital transformation of urban infrastructure, enhancing the operational efficiency of municipal enterprises, and integrating modern technological solutions into urban governance.

As part of an acceleration program, 13 startup teams worked to address key challenges faced by 15 municipal enterprises, proposing 32 innovative solutions across the following areas: process digitalization and automation; energy efficiency and green technologies; finance, investment, and analytics; education, human capital development, and communication; as well as administrative, organizational, and service-oriented solutions.

Among the winners of the acceleration program is Maksym RUDYI, a student from group BIP-22 at the Department of Information and Computer Technologies of the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design. Under the academic supervision of the Head of the Department, Vladyslava SKIDAN, and Senior Lecturer Vladyslav PYLYPENKO, he worked on developing an innovative startup project called "CommunityConnect" as part of the activities of the "Modern Information Technologies" student research group. The implementation of the project contributed to the development of the student’s research, design, and entrepreneurial competencies, the acquisition of practical experience in developing innovative digital solutions, and the integration of the results of student research activities into real-world technological initiatives.

Working on a startup project served as a significant milestone in the practical application of knowledge gained in the fields of software engineering, digital technologies, and innovative entrepreneurship. Participation in an acceleration program provided the opportunity to engage in solving real-world practical challenges, gain insight into developing technological solutions tailored to the needs of potential clients, and acquire experience in presenting innovative developments to industry experts.

Based on the expert jury's evaluation, 10 winning startups were selected, and 16 innovative solutions were recognized. The recognition of the startup project involving Maksym RUDYI demonstrates the practical significance of student-led innovation initiatives and highlights the value of engaging higher education students in the development of technological products designed to address real-world challenges.

The participation of a student from the Department of Information and Computer Technologies in a city-level acceleration program along with their achievements serves as a significant outcome of the "Modern Information Technologies" research club. This club’s activities are focused on fostering student research, supporting innovative ideas, developing entrepreneurial competencies, and applying modern information technologies in practice.

27.11.2025