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January 14, 2019
Deputy Minister Maksym Strikha: In 2019 the state for the first time with allocate funds for basic financing of science in universities – this step will be revolutionary for our science system
Source: https://mon.gov.ua/ua/news/na-2019-j-derzhava-vpershe-peredbachila-koshti-na-bazove-finansuvannya-nauki-v-universitetah-cej-krok-stane-revolyucijnim-dlya-nashoyi-naukovoyi-sistemi-zastupnik-ministra-maksim-striha The 2019 state budget of Ukraine will for the first time provide basic funding for science in higher...
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January 14, 2019
Ukrainian scientists in 2018 renew cooperation with Poland and expand bilateral projects
Source: https://mon.gov.ua/ua/news/2018-go-ukrayinski-vcheni-rozshirili-vikonannya-dvostoronnih-naukovih-proektiv-za-rahunok-vidnovlennya-spivpraci-z-polsheyu Last year the number of bilateral research projects including Ukrainian scientists increased after the resumption of a joint...
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January 10, 2019
Under the radar: New breed of Ukrainian tech entrepreneurs seek success in global markets (part 1)
By Mike Buryk, member of the US-Ukraine Foundation Advisory Board Although enjoying a growing reputation as a global powerhouse for...
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December 14, 2018
MON holds seminar on protecting intellectual property rights and commercialization (in Ukrainian)
Source: У МОН ПРОВЕЛИ СЕМІНАР ЩОДО ЗАХИСТУ ПРАВ ІНТЕЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЇ ВЛАСНОСТІ ТА ЇЇ КОМЕРЦІАЛІЗАЦІЇ Some 130 employees of institutions of higher...
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December 7, 2018
Deborah Fairlamb, launch coordinator for the Ukrainian National Startup Fund: “There are more Western investors in Ukraine than it seems.”
After a career in international private banking (Merrill Lynch, UBS, Bank of Georgia), US executive Deborah Fairlamb came to Ukraine...
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November 27, 2018
What reforms are needed in Ukrainian science and technology? (in Ukrainian)
Так що ж треба реформувати в науково-технологічній сфері України? Source: Commons.com.ua Олександр Попович 15 листопада в газеті «Голос України» з’явилася стаття народного...
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November 27, 2018
Ukrainian science: to be or not to be (in Ukrainian)
Бути чи не бути українській науці Source: Journal of social criticism 'Commons' Олександр Попович Професійним моїм обов’язком, як і колег...
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November 15, 2018
Kyiv Post: Ukraine’s taxpayers to finance state startup fund with $1.8 million budget
A robot (in fact, an exhibition participant dressed as one) entertains iForum guests in Kyiv on May 25, 2017. Every...
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November 15, 2018
USUF Honors Ukrainian Emerging Leaders in Biotechnology
The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation (USUF) held an awards ceremony in Kyiv honoring more than 20 emerging leaders in the field of...
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November 14, 2018
Biotech & Pharma Cluster Lviv – union for development: University signed a memorandum on the creation of a biotechnology cluster
Source: Lviv Polytechnic University For over a year Lviv scientists and entrepreneurs collaborated to create Biotech & Pharma Cluster Lviv....
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Spotlight
December 10, 2019
Druid Drone – A Novel Approach to Mistletoe Control
What is Druid Drone? Why is it needed? How does it work By taking care of trees, we improve our surroundings, trapping dust and harmful air emissions from large industries, especially in huge cities. However, in Europe these green barriers meet the challenge of mistletoe – the widely distributed hemiparasitic plant Viscum album L. Photos: V. Leonenko (V.Vetrogradskiy) This “biological pirate” has already affected some 30% and over 50 species of trees and shrubs in Ukraine. It steals water and nutrients from the host trees, causing the reduction of their lifespan, and "opens the gate" to harmful microorganisms and fungi....
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Programs
Awards for Emerging Biotech Leaders
In November 2018 the US-Ukraine Foundation honored 24 Emerging Biotech Leaders at an awards ceremony in Kyiv.
Equipment & Supplies Sourcing Assistance
Ukrainian laboratories lack the modern equipment to take their research to the next level - read about their needs.
Trade Shows and Exhibits
The US-Ukraine Foundation Biotech Initiative was at the BIO International Convention in Philadelphia this June.
Travel Grants
We provide travel support, on a competitive basis, to Ukrainian researchers.
