19.03.2026
On March 13, 2026, during an official working visit to Kyiv, Oleksandr Hnatenko, Head of the Department of Physical Fundamentals of Electronic Engineering at Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics, participated in USF Pitch Days as a jury member for the Startup EDGE grant program.
The event featured 24 startup projects whose teams presented their innovative ideas, product development strategies, and pitching results. Serving on the jury panel provided a valuable opportunity to evaluate current initiatives by Ukrainian teams, assess their level of preparation, and gauge their potential for further scaling.
The jury panel also included:
- Tetiana Miskova – EU4IE Country Coordinator, Expertise France;
- Andrii Hulyi – Expert in Venture Analytics and Product Development;
- Bohdan Kruhlyk – Strategic Advisor on AgriTech and Digital Transformation, Head of the AgriTech Committee at the IT Ukraine Association;
- Valerii Dobrovolskyi – Economic Recovery and Employment Projects Director at the “Partnership for a Strong Ukraine” Program.
The pitch winners received grant funding in the amount of €20,000.
The participation of NURE representatives in high-level events of this caliber fosters broader professional networking, knowledge exchange, and the dynamic development of Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem.
