Regional Development Agency of Odesa Region

We have strong experience in implementing projects related to digital public services, citizen engagement platforms, e-governance solutions, and building digital connections between government, business, and citizens.

Our goal is to join consortia under the Digital Europe Programme to co-implement international projects in the following areas:

• Digital transformation of public administration and local governments

• Support for SME digitalization

• Development of digital skills and competencies

• Deployment of AI, data sharing, and cybersecurity solutions at the regional level

• Strengthening regional Digital Innovation Hubs and cross-border cooperation

We offer ourselves as a reliable regional pilot partner and end-user with direct access to real-life use cases, municipal networks, local businesses, and the IT ecosystem of Odesa region.

Expertise / What we offer

• Digital transformation of local self-government institutions (e-governance, digital public services)

• Support for SME digitalization (consulting, tool implementation, training)

• Development of digital interaction platforms between authorities, businesses, and citizens

• Regional stakeholder networks (municipalities of Odesa region, business associations, IT companies)

• Practical experience in implementing digital projects in Ukraine

• Access to testing grounds and pilot communities

What we are looking for

• Coordinators and consortium members of Digital Europe Programme projects

• Partners with expertise in AI, cybersecurity, data spaces, digital skills, and European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH)

• Technical partners, research institutions, and other regional hubs interested in piloting solutions in Eastern Europe

• Opportunities for joint project applications and real-life deployment in Odesa region