About
Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute – A Hub of Science, Innovation, and Global Cooperation
National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" is Ukraine’s largest technical university and one of Europe’s leading research-intensive institutions. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of degree programmes and hosts over 100 scientific schools.
Its priority research areas include mechanical engineering, chemistry, materials science, ICT, energy efficiency, environmental monitoring, nuclear safety, aerospace technologies, prosthetics, robotics, humanitarian demining, and cybersecurity.
Kyiv Polytechnic boasts over 70 research labs and centres, alongside three science parks, serving as hubs for technology transfer and startup incubation.
The university coordinates a national innovation ecosystem of 18 startup schools and 15 innovation clusters.
Kyiv Polytechnic is an active participant in EU university alliances. With a strong track record in EU framework programmes and well-established partnerships with HIEs, research organisations, and SMEs in Ukraine and abroad, it is a reliable partner in Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ projects.
Data technologies, data ecosystems and cross-linking
Data ecosystems for the realisation of circular value creation exploiting the full potential of digitalisation – e.g., harnessing existing, purpose-built platform solutions.Interoperability of CVC-relevant data ecosystems, quality assurance and traceability across systems(AI based) recognition systems (e.g. image recognition) to evaluate materials, components and products and determine the best use paths(AI based) process and system control technologies(AI based) Material and Product Design, Decomposition and SeparationSimulation models and predictive analytics to assess the scalability of circular processes across industriesAlgorithm that shows the (positive) impact of a Circular Economy process or Circular Economy productApproaches to support SME fully exploit the value of existing CVC-related dataDesign of an adaptable Digital Product Pass
Other enabling technologies
Manufacturing and machine learning, e.g., to increase the flexibility of industrial processes, modular approaches, reduce use of materials, quality assurance and certification of products)AI-driven diagnostic systems, e.g., for assessing the viability of reused, remanufactured, and recycled componentsIndustry 4.0 technologies (IoT, big data analytics) for monitoring and managing circular value chains(Advanced/smart) Sensors, e.g., enabling materials, components and product flows measurementRobotic / handling - and assistance systems(Advanced) Materials and additive manufacturingLife cycle assessment / Product life cycle management – e.g., Digital Twin / Digital Product PassportReverse Manufacturing (e.g. adaptive automation for high variance, sorting, sophisticated logistic systems)Tools and solutions addressing challenges emerging from product focused regulations (such as the ESPR)Network design of reverse supply chains