Kharkiv,
Gromadyanska St., 11/13
Kharkiv IT Cluster
We are developing an ecosystem for technological business. Rooted in Kharkiv, expanding globally!
About Kharkiv IT Cluster
Kharkiv IT Cluster is a public organization with a dynamic community that unites leading Ukrainian IT companies, educational institutions and authorities around ambitious projects for the development of the economy, IT business and overcoming common challenges.
At the beginning of 2015, Kharkiv IT Cluster consolidated Kharkiv IT companies to jointly cope with IT challenges during the economic crisis in the country. For more than 8 years, we have been developing
Tech-ecosystem of Ukraine. During this time, we grew and became powerful. Despite the full-scale invasion, 2022 became the starting point of a new milestone in the life of the Kharkiv IT Cluster community.
We have acquired new members outside the geographical boundaries, expanded the educational partnership to the national level. Now in 2023, Kharkiv IT Cluster members are all over the country and the world.
This focuses us on global challenges. From now on, we are developing an environment for technological business around the world, without leaving our roots in Kharkiv.
Our goals
To create a favorable ecosystem for technological business in Kharkiv and Ukraine through the implementation of targeted projects and initiatives.
Protect the interests of IT business through advocacy and development of the business environment.
Develop platforms for interaction between the IT community, education and government.
To support the global development of Ukrainian IT companies through international partnerships and access to new markets.
Strategic directions of the Cluster
- Talent development and education
- Member services and support
- Services and benefits for employees
- Networking and search for partnerships
- Marketing, international cooperation and public relations
Kharkiv IT Cluster Team
Olga Shapoval
Executive Director
Olena Loienko
Deputy Executive Director of Operations
Kateryna Litvinova
HR Generalist
Tatiana Kurtova
Office Manager
Lina Smovziuk
Fundraising Team Lead
Iryna Trach
Eastern Ukraine EDIH Manager
Eduard Fast
International & Local BizDev Lead
Kateryna Smolianiuk
International & Local BizDev Manager
Oleksandr Medovoy
Chairman of Supervisory Board of Kharkiv IT Cluster
My mission is to direct all the activities of the Cluster to the development of technological business and the creation of conditions for its growth in the country and the region, and precisely because of this, help in the restoration and creation of the basis for the future development of Kharkiv Oblast - during and after the war.
Ihor Braginskyi
President of NIX
Today I define the following priorities: assistance to the Armed Forces, support of the IT industry in Ukraine and, of course, education.Smart, technologically educated youth is an investment in the future of Ukraine as an international innovation hub.
Evgeny Katrych
Founder & CEO WEBSPARK
Kharkiv is the center of my interests in life and, in my opinion, the heart of the IT life of Ukraine. Membership in the Supervisory Board is a chance to positively influence and defend the interests of the community of which I am a part there is me and my company.
Oleksandr Kolb
CEO Promodo
My goal is to make Kharkiv the capital of technological business in Ukraine. We set this goal at the beginning of the creation of the Kharkiv IT Cluster and successfully implemented it before the start of a full-scale invasion. I believe that after the end of the war, this goal can remain the driver of our joint development.
Valery Krasovsky
Co-Founder & CEO Sigma Software
My mission as a member of the Supervisory Board is to strengthen the development and promotion of the IT ecosystem of Kharkiv, as well as the reconstruction of the city after the war.
Oleksiy Radchenko
Co-Founder & CEO Raccoon Gang
My mission is the representative function of small and medium-sized companies participating in the Cluster. I was the initiator of the creation of the educational committee and actively participate in its work. Ready to continue working in this direction.
Vasyl Soloschuk
Founder & CEO INSART
As a co-founder of the Kharkiv IT Cluster, I focus on using my resources to support and implement a fundraising strategy in educational and rehabilitation projects. My involvement in the Cluster includes management, recruitment of new members , PR activity, coordination of educational initiatives and participation in solving critical tasks.
Oleksiy Kholodenko
CEO CodeIT
I see my participation in the development of the Cluster as an active participant and initiator of key projects. I am ready to supervise in these areas: infrastructure projects, restoration of critical objects in the city , joint work with local authorities.
Dmytro Yakovlev
Founder & CEO SevenPro
My 25-year experience in IT, 9-year experience working in the Supervisory Board of the Cluster, a large network, developed contacts with representatives of local authorities, physical presence in Kharkiv will help me to continue to effectively participate in the work of our association and thus fulfill its mission.
Participants and partners
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Benefits of participation in Kharkiv IT Cluster
for an IT company
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Business scaling
Increase sales and attract investment thanks to our network with international business communities and IT partnerships.
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Security and Protection
Receive legal support for reservations, international business trips, and protection of interests before the government.
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Exclusive networking
Join the community of IT leaders, expand your network and create valuable partnerships. 1500+ representatives of profile closed chats, 40+ unique events every year.
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Talent search
Get access to a partner network of 200+ IT universities, colleges, schools and develop a positive employer brand with minimal investment of your experts' time.
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Bonuses and gifts
Take advantage of unique offers from partners, receive support in attracting grants and experience the benefits of the loyalty program IT Community.
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Social initiatives
Join charity projects IT4Life and help improve life in the city and the country.
How to become part of the
Kharkiv IT Cluster community?
- Apply for participation
- Meet with a representative of the Kharkiv IT Cluster team
- Fill out the application form, which takes up to 10 minutes
- Go through the community voting procedure within 1.5 weeks
- Get Kharkiv IT Cluster member status after the first payment of membership fees
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Reasons to be our
partner:
- Increase the level of trust and reputation of your brand through joint events, educational and charitable projects of Kharkiv IT Cluster
- Develop your brand and expand your customer audience: promote your services, services and products among IT companies, 55,000+ followers Kharkiv IT Cluster and join the exclusive IT Community digital loyalty program — provide unique offers that will be available to IT people across the country.
- Strengthen ties with IT companies: join the community of managers, HR specialists, PR managers, lawyers, financiers through access to closed chats of profile communities and regular networking meetings.
- Strengthen your educational institution's cooperation with business: establish contacts with IT companies united by the Kharkiv IT Cluster, for the joint development of training programs, internships and internships for students.
- Develop talented students and apprentices: give talented young people a chance to demonstrate their capabilities and gain cool experience under the guidance of IT industry practitioners, as well as receive cool gifts and opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Update curricula: participate in updating curricula, syllabi and teaching methods together with experts from leading IT companies, so that the knowledge your students acquire meets the modern requirements of the IT industry.
- Improve your skills: take free IT training courses or learn additional digital tools at free webinars and training courses for teachers and lecturers from leading IT companies.
- Promote your educational institution and attract students: tell about your educational institution to our audience, join joint events and inform applicants about the benefits of studying at your educational institution.
- Get practical experience in organizing and conducting various activities, which you can add to your resume, CV and portfolio. As a bonus, our coordinators will provide you with feedback that will help you develop the necessary hard and soft skills.
Connect with leading employers in IT and be at the center of technological change.
Join the coolest IT events, getting access to networking with the TOPs of the IT business.
Road Kharkiv IT Cluster
DEFENCE TECH & DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
- Launch of ObRii — Defence Swarm: a community of dual-use technology manufacturers
- Opened 15 “Program Your Future” digital skills laboratories in schools
- ITBridge: strategic cooperation program between Ukrainian & EU IT clusters
- Together with the city and Deloitte, began developing a five-year Smart City Kharkiv Strategy
- Opening of the physical space of the European Digital Innovation Hub in Kharkiv
- 885 members in the community
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION & VETERAN SUPPORT
- Became an official Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) contact point — the world’s largest network supporting companies with international ambitions
- Launched the Eastern Ukraine European Digital Innovation Hub
- Cluster companies supported the launch of a Situational Response Centre in Kharkiv, reducing emergency detection time drastically
- ‘Kupol’ — implemented a project to strengthen air defence over Kharkiv
- RazomTech — launched a project helping veterans start careers in tech
- 820+ members in the community
VOLUNTEERING AS THE MAIN FOCUS
- Kharkiv IT Cluster becomes a coordination hub for hundreds of companies and thousands of IT specialists
- IT4Life: 15,000 IT professionals, their families, and pets evacuated
- Joint efforts to support the frontline: thermal cameras, ambulances, vehicles, protective gear, and more
- First General Assembly held as a telebridge between Kharkiv, Lviv, Warsaw & Online
- First military reservation mechanisms launched for the IT industry
- Record number of IT companies joining the Cluster in spring
- 200+ members in the community
VOLUNTEERING AS THE MAIN FOCUS
- Kharkiv IT Cluster becomes a coordination hub for hundreds of companies and thousands of IT specialists
- IT4Life: 15,000 IT professionals, their families, and pets evacuated
- Joint efforts to support the frontline: thermal cameras, ambulances, vehicles, protective gear, and more
- First General Assembly held as a telebridge between Kharkiv, Lviv, Warsaw & Online
- First military reservation mechanisms launched for the IT industry
- Record number of IT companies joining the Cluster in spring
- 200+ members in the community
TECH PHILANTHROPY & ADVOCACY FOR THE IT INDUSTRY
- Diia.City: together with IT industry stakeholders, Kharkiv IT Cluster formulated key industry positions and invested tens of thousands of team hours to secure them in legislation
- Kharkiv IT Research 2021: the industry grew by 29% despite the pandemic; the event brought together 1,000+ IT business leaders from across Ukraine
- COVID-19 — IT4Life fund: mass vaccination, building oxygen supply lines in hospitals, 3D-printing protective gear
- Active engagement of other regions in the educational network
- Educational initiatives involve 1,500+ participants annually; +32% growth in demand for IT education in universities
- 120 members in the community
IT EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY & SCALING
- Education becomes priority №1: launch of a series of educational initiatives for school students, university students, and teachers Projects launched: Parents2IT, #Enter_Kh, OpenIT, Junior Club, BootCamp, Prof2IT
- Kharkiv IT Cluster unites 75 members
PROMOTING KHARKIV AS AN IT DESTINATION, COMMUNITY SERVICES & ECOSYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE
- First large-scale IT industry research with PwC — Kharkiv IT Research
- Kids2IT: launch of the first career orientation events for school students
- Start of Smart City program: technology solutions for the city
- By the end of 2018 — 55 members in the community
RED ALERT. THE WAR BEGINNING IN 2014. MAKE KHARKIV BETTER.
- Kharkiv IT Cluster founded by AltexSoft, INSART, Promodo, Sloboda Studio, Telesens, and Videal
- Mission — developing an ecosystem for technology businesses in the region
- Advocacy that helped restore civil aviation in Kharkiv and ensured faster access to global markets for businesses
- By the end of the first year — 25 companies joined Kharkiv IT Cluster
Benefits of participation in Kharkiv IT Cluster
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Business Scaling
Boost sales and attract investments through global business communities and IT partnerships.
Security and Protection
Get legal support for bookings, international trips, and government advocacy.
Exclusive Networking
Join the IT community, expand your network, and build valuable partnerships.
Talent Sourcing
Access a network of 200+ educational institutions to quickly develop your employer brand.
Bonuses and Gifts
Enjoy unique partner offers and the advantages of the IT Community loyalty program.
Social Initiatives
Join charitable IT4Life projects, support the army, and contribute to improving life in the city and country.
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