The administration and faculty of Kharkiv Polytechnic University took part in celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Kharkiv IT Cluster, a community of Ukrainian IT professionals. NTU «KhPI» has been cooperating with the Kharkiv IT Cluster since its inception. During this time, dozens of joint initiatives have been implemented, and in 2024, a Memorandum of Partnership was signed between the National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute» and Kharkiv IT Cluster. The event, which brought together representatives of the authorities, partners, and friends of Kharkiv IT Cluster, took place on 30 August in Kharkiv.
On behalf of the staff of NTU «KhPI,» the vice-rector for scientific and pedagogical work, Professor Ruslan Mygushchenko, congratulated the IT specialists of the Kharkiv Information Technology Cluster. He noted that the organization has become a key association that shapes the modern face of Kharkiv and the region, combining the efforts of business, science, education, and government for the development of Ukraine’s digital economy. «The cooperation between NTU «KhPI» and Kharkiv IT Cluster opens up new opportunities for university students, promotes the integration of education and business, and creates a foundation for future innovations,» said Ruslan Mygushchenko.
It should be noted that the National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute» and «Kharkiv IT Cluster» have been cooperating for over 10 years, and in 2024 they signed a Memorandum of Partnership, which opened a new stage in the development of cooperation. During this time, dozens of joint initiatives have been implemented, including: the introduction of dual education; the implementation of the career guidance project «IT Cup Kharkiv Triathlon»; the creation of the Innovation Campus program; support for teachers and students through internships, training, new educational formats, etc.
During the celebration, a special postage stamp cancellation ceremony was held to mark the 10th anniversary of «Kharkiv IT Cluster». As noted, this stamp symbolizes not only recognition of the cluster’s achievements, but also belief that Ukrainian technologies and talents will change the world for the better. Kharkiv Polytechnic University expresses its gratitude to «Kharkiv IT Cluster» for its long-standing cooperation and is confident that the continued partnership between the university and the IT industry will continue to shape a new quality of education, science, and innovation in Kharkiv.
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Kharkiv IT Cluster is a public organization that has been bringing together leading Ukrainian IT companies, educational institutions, and government agencies since 2015. The Kharkiv IT Cluster’s members include leading IT firms, educational institutions, organizations, and enterprises that are well known not only in the region but also throughout Ukraine.
The National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute» is one of the leading partners of the IT cluster in the field of education. According to a study, students of the following specialties at NTU «KhPI» are most often employed in IT companies in the region: 113 Applied Mathematics; 121 Software Engineering; 122 Computer Science; 123 Computer Engineering; 124 System Analysis; 125 Cybersecurity; 126 Information Systems and Technologies; 151 Automation and Computer-Integrated Technologies; 152 Metrology and Information and Measurement Technology; 153 Micro- and Nanosystem Technology; 172 Telecommunications and Radio Engineering; 186 Publishing and Printing. These specialties are taught at the Educational and Scientific Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technologies and the Educational and Scientific Institute of Computer Modeling, Applied Physics, and Mathematics.