Focus Group Ukraine on EU-Ukraine Business Cooperation
IT ClusterUkraine is confidently consolidating its position in the global technology market, and the Kharkiv IT Cluster has made a significant contribution to this success. For many years, the Kharkiv IT Cluster has been one of the most powerful IT associations in Ukraine.
Growing exports of IT services, attracting investment, and developing cooperation with the European Union are just a few of the achievements that shape Ukraine’s modern image as a digital nation.
New prospects for cooperation with the EU
On 21 January, the first meeting of the Ukrainian focus group on the development of business cooperation between Ukraine and Europe took place in 2025. The event was dedicated to the development of artificial intelligence technologies.
The meeting was aimed at demonstrating Ukraine’s technological achievements to the world and finding new opportunities for integration into the European digital market. Participants – highly qualified experts, representatives of international organisations, and industry leaders – shared insights on the prospects of using AI and ways to deepen cooperation with the European Union.
Key speakers
Jakub Boratynski, Director of DG GROWD
Janis Aizsalnieks, Team Leader, DG NEAR E.2
Andrii Zablovskyi, Head of AI and Public Administration at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
Tomoyoshi Kume, UNIDO officer
Oleksandr Medovoi, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Kharkiv IT Cluster, CEO of Altexsoft.
In his speech, Oleksandr Medovoy emphasised the important role of artificial intelligence in the Ukrainian economy, gave examples of successful cooperation with European partners and spoke about the applied aspects of AI technologies.
Growth of the IT sector.
Ukraine has more than 300 thousand IT specialists, of which about 100 thousand specialise in artificial intelligence and data analysis. As of 2024, the export of IT services reached $6.4 billion, which is 4.9% of the country’s GDP.
AI in different sectors
AI is actively used in such industries as agriculture, logistics, and healthcare. For example, in agriculture, AI helps to predict harvests and minimise costs.
European vector of cooperation
In recent years, the number of Ukrainian companies working with AI solutions has increased by 3.7 times. The integration of innovations into European sectors, from defence to telecommunications, opens up new markets and facilitates the creation of joint products. Such cooperation optimises the use of resources, reduces environmental impact and increases the efficiency of industrial processes.
Kharkiv IT Cluster: a driver of Ukraine’s digital future
Kharkiv IT Cluster is not only the centre of technological growth in Kharkiv but also a key driver of economic development in the whole of Ukraine. The community’s activities form a solid foundation for building the digital future of our country in the European ecosystem.
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