Strategic stakeholder engagement

Transforming stakeholder involvement from compliance exercise to competitive advantage Open any research proposal and you’ll find a stakeholder section. Most feature an impressive list: industry partners, policy makers, patient groups, NGOs, SMEs, and more. Yet evaluators consistently cite weak stakeholder engagement as a major proposal weakness. The problem? Listing stakeholders is not a strategy. True […]

Exploitation: the critical bridge from research to real-world impact

Why exploitation planning determines project success in competitive funding landscapes In the realm of research project management, few concepts are as misunderstood yet critically important as “exploitation.” While researchers naturally focus on generating novel findings and advancing scientific knowledge, funding agencies increasingly demand clear pathways to practical application and societal value. Exploitation—the strategic process of […]

Dissemination vs communication: a strategic approach to research project success

Understanding the distinction and synergy between two essential project components In the competitive landscape of research funding and project management, the terms “dissemination” and “communication” are often used interchangeably. However, treating them as synonymous represents a fundamental misunderstanding that can significantly undermine a project’s impact and success. As experienced grant managers and research facilitators, we’ve […]

How to reboot your mindset and gain concentrated experience from market leaders?

The team from Science Park “Zhytomyr Polytechnic” (Veronika Leleta and Yuliia Dziubenko) participated in RECTAPT — a large-scale conference organized by AIN, Techosystem, Molfar, DEV Challenge, and idealers, which brought together over 1,000 entrepreneurs and innovators. This wasn’t just a series of lectures. The event fully lived up to its name: instead of traditional presentations, […]

Digital Innovations in Education 2025

How is Ukrainian EdTech Preparing for Scaling?The team from the Science Park of Zhytomyr Polytechnic participated in the first National Conference “Digital Innovation in Education 2025.” The event was organized by EdTech Ukraine Association. The Association’s mission is to build a powerful EdTech ecosystem capable of developing innovative projects at national and international levels. As […]

Digital University UA

The Science Park of Zhytomyr Polytechnic, with the support of the Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovations, has received a certificate of copyright registration for the computer program “Digital University UA.” This is a significant step forward in the digital transformation of higher education in Ukraine, and we are proud that our team […]

Education of the New Ukraine

The Science Park team actively participated in the large-scale national conference “Education of the New Ukraine”, which brought together state leaders, the scientific community, business, and international partners. The event was attended by Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk, Deputy Prime Ministers Mykhailo Fedorov, Oleksiy Kuleba, and Yuliia […]

Science City ecosystem. Connecting business and science

Public Discussion of Draft Law on Stimulating Science Parks Development Held in Kyiv On January 15, 2025, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, held a large-scale event “Science City Ecosystem. Connecting Business and Science.” The event was part of the public discussion of the draft law […]

Approval of the Establishment of LLC “Science Park of Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University”

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has approved the establishment of the Limited Liability Company “Science Park of Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University.” The Science Park was established to develop scientific, technical, and innovative activities at Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University, ensure effective and rational use of scientific potential and material and technical resources for […]