The Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry and Commerce is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation with Lviv Polytechnic National University, one of Ukraine’s most respected technical universities and a historic centre of engineering, science and innovation.
The memorandum was signed with Lviv Polytechnic National University, represented by Prof. Nataliia Shakhovska, Rector of the University and founder of the Department of Artificial Intelligence Systems.
This important step opens a new chapter in Czech-Ukrainian cooperation, connecting academia, industry, innovation and young talent across borders.
The memorandum is the result of more than a year of successful cooperation between Lviv Polytechnic National University and the Chamber member company Time & Space Group.
Together with one of the university’s artificial intelligence teams, led by Solomiya Liaskovska, Time & Space Group has been working on AI-powered quality inspection solutions for industrial applications.
This cooperation has shown how strong the connection between Ukrainian scientific talent and Czech industrial experience can be. It also demonstrates the practical value of linking universities with companies that are looking for new technologies, better processes and future-oriented solutions.
Founded in 1816, Lviv Polytechnic National University is one of the oldest technical universities in Central and Eastern Europe. Today, it educates tens of thousands of students and is widely recognized for its strength in engineering, IT, robotics, artificial intelligence, automation and applied sciences.
The university has produced generations of outstanding engineers, researchers, innovators and leaders. Its long academic tradition is closely connected with the development of modern technology, industry and scientific excellence in the region.
Among the world-renowned scientific figures connected with the history of Lviv Polytechnic was Maria Skłodowska-Curie, the pioneering physicist and chemist, the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize and the only person to receive Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields. In 1912, she visited Lviv Polytechnic, gave a lecture to students and received the title of Honorary Doctor of Technical Sciences.
This connection symbolizes the university’s long-standing international outlook and its role as a place where science, courage and vision come together.
The Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry and Commerce sees strong potential for cooperation between Lviv Polytechnic National University, Czech universities, research institutions and companies.
Future cooperation may include joint research projects, innovation partnerships, student and professor exchanges, applied technology projects and stronger links between academic knowledge and industrial practice.
For Czech companies, this partnership can open doors to highly qualified Ukrainian students, researchers and technology teams. For Ukrainian academia, it creates new opportunities to connect with Czech industry, European markets and practical innovation projects.
This memorandum is not only a formal document. It is a promise to create real opportunities for students, researchers and companies on both sides.
The Chamber is looking forward to welcoming students and professors from Lviv to Czechia, supporting inspiring exchange visits and helping to build new friendships, professional networks and long-term partnerships.
In times when Ukraine is defending not only its territory but also its future, cooperation in education, science and innovation has a special meaning. It shows that Czech-Ukrainian partnership is built not only on solidarity, but also on trust, knowledge and a shared belief in the power of the next generation.
Together, academia and industry can create new bridges between Czechia and Ukraine.
Together, we can turn knowledge into innovation, innovation into opportunity and opportunity into a stronger European future.
"Building Bridges of Knowledge: Lviv Polytechnic and the Chamber Open a New Chapter"
