“Every sector of the Ukrainian economy has a multiplicity of development potential, which is why its effective disclosure – through financing of science and start-ups – will allow for a technological breakthrough in Ukraine and significant economic growth,” – Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groisman said during a meeting with the participants. the innovative environment of Sikorsky Challenge, representatives of the national science and industry at the Kiev Polytechnic Institute named after Igor Sikorsky.

“We need to improve the system of financing science. I am waiting for concrete proposals from scientists that we need to change so that there is not enough funding for this area,” – said Vladimir Groisman.

The Head of Government initiated the convening of the National Council of Science and Technology Development, which proposed to discuss the transition of Ukrainian science from the model of retention to investment development.

“We are interested in the development of the economy. Without science and innovation, this is not possible. Capacity of the field is very high. We are ready to make a decision very quickly so that there is competition and equal opportunities for state support. I have a political will on this,” – the Prime Minister stressed.

Mr. Groisman was presented with the latest Ukrainian developments in the field of space, medicine, defense, energy efficiency, education. Among them: new-generation unmanned aerial vehicles, space nano-and micro-satellites, drinking water purification systems, electro-surgical instruments, small arms and military equipment. The «League of Defense Companies of Ukraine» was presented to the Prime Minister by the Chairman of the Board of the League – O.M. Vysotsky

It should be noted that the participants of the innovative environment Sikorsky Challenge are high-tech companies from the USA, Europe and Ukraine, venture and investment funds, and large Ukrainian innovation and production companies.

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