On 9 March 2026, the Chernihiv Polytechnic National University hosted the opening of the “Startup-Way to Success-2026” startup school, dedicated to the development of innovative ideas and the cultivation of entrepreneurial skills among students and innovators in Chernihiv and the surrounding region. The initiative is being implemented as part of the WIN-WIN EDIH UKRAINE project with the support of the European Union.

During the meeting, the organisers presented the structure of the training programme, the main stages of the startup school’s work, and the formats for participants’ interaction with mentors and experts. Particular attention was paid to the opportunities offered to innovators by the WIN-WIN EDIH UKRAINE project

The aim of the start-up school is to develop and support innovative initiatives aimed at sustainable economic development and digital transformation. As part of the programme, participants will gain knowledge and skills in setting up start-ups (from generating ideas to presenting their own projects).

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