On November 5, 2024, a delegation of the French agency for international technical cooperation Expertise France visited Chernihiv Polytechnic National University as part of its visit to Chernihiv region. Deputy Director General Cassilde Breniere personally arrived in Chernihiv to see the results of the region’s recovery with her own eyes and consider opportunities for further cooperation in priority areas.

Among the key points of the visit was an acquaintance with the Chernihiv Polytechnic National University and the Center for Startups and Innovations “Peremoha”. The Rector of the university, Oleh Novomlynets, gave the Expertise France delegation a tour, during which he described the stages of the university’s recovery after the devastating attacks by russia, shared his experience of overcoming challenges and resuming the educational process in difficult conditions. The delegation had the opportunity to see with their own eyes how the university, despite the difficult circumstances, has retained its potential and is actively working on its future revival and development. The guests were also shown the “Peremoha” Startup Center, a unique space for young entrepreneurs where ideas that can change the future are born. The center made an impression as a place where innovation and entrepreneurship take on real form and significance for the region.

As a result of the meeting, agreements were reached on close cooperation with the Chernihiv Polytechnic National University in the development of startups, expansion of the university’s infrastructure capabilities and support for initiatives that will contribute to the socio-economic development of the region.

We are sincerely grateful to Expertise France for its openness to cooperation and willingness to support the development of the educational sector in the Chernihiv region.