CentralUkraineEDIH promotes the development of digital and innovation ecosystems across central Ukrainian regions — including Poltava, Dnipro, Kropyvnytskyi, Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Odesa, and Mykolaiv oblasts. CentralUkraineEDIH focuses on several strategic priorities: 

• Supporting the digital and green transformation of central Ukrainian regions through the development of interactive GIS-based maps

• Providing consulting services for SMEs and local governments

• Conducting digital and technical assessments of products, technologies, projects, and business models

• Offering expert support

• Training SME and local government personnel to develop modern digital competencies

Why was the hub created?

Today, Ukraine is in urgent need of a robust digital and innovation ecosystem to drive the large-scale digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises and public sector institutions. However, even the most progressive teams face a number of systemic and practical challenges, including:

• Limited resources to assess digital maturity

• Lack of awareness and expertise in modern technologies (AI, Big Data, IoT)

• Difficulty finding international partners or funding opportunities

• The need for quick, clear solutions tailored to the Ukrainian context

CentralUkraineEDIH was established in direct response to these needs, as an innovation-driven support hub that helps organizations move from assessing their current digital status to testing and implementing advanced solutions in real production environments.

The Team Behind the Hub

The hub operates as a consortium coordinated by the Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The core team includes six key partners:

• Institute of Physics of the NAS of Ukraine

• Dnipro University of Technology

• Yuri Kondratyuk National Technical University “Poltava Polytechnic”

• Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine

• Ukrainian Automotive and Mobility Cluster

• IT Dnipro Community

• There are also two associated partners — the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and COMPARUS UA

Thanks to this diverse team and expertise, the hub can offer not only technological services but also tailored support with business modelling, securing funding, and scaling solutions.

How does the hub work with teams?

CentralUkraineEDIH follows a personalised approach to working with every client. Each business or organisation begins by undergoing a digital maturity assessment and needs analysis to identify growth areas. Based on this, the team receives tailored solutions and services to address specific challenges. For businesses, this means not just automation but full-scale digital transformation – from updating business models to entering international markets. SMEs and startups get support in testing ideas, accessing expertise, and attracting funding. Instead of offering generic answers, the hub’s experts co-create optimal transformation pathways with each team.