On 16 April 2025, National University “Chernihiv Polytechnic” hosted a meeting of its Employers’ Council focused on how the university’s colleges can meet current labour market needs, develop vocational education, and strengthen the practical side of training.

As part of the event, Vice-Rector for Research Anatolii Prystupa presented the WIN2EDIH digital innovation hub — its core components: pre-investment testing that lets businesses validate ideas before implementation; digital skills development through training, workshops, and short-term programmes; grant consultation and investment-readiness support; and networking with Ukrainian and European innovation partners.

Liudmyla Tsyhanok, President of the Association of Environmental Professionals, spoke on integrating ecological expertise into sustainable business development, and the Erasmus+ KA2 PROMENT project was also presented.

Participants expressed their commitment to supporting the hub’s initiatives and proposed concrete ideas for expanding cooperation, confirming the university’s role as an active player in Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem.