Prospects for the development of the innovative ecosystem of Ukraine in the post-war period

Abstract

After deep historical upheavals, Ukraine is on the threshold of a turning point in its post-war development, which requires a comprehensive study of the prospects and challenges that shape its innovation ecosystem. As part of the article, the authors researched strategies for accelerating the development of “green” technologies in Ukraine, which include renewable energy, hydrogen technologies, waste management, and environmentally friendly materials. The mechanisms that will contribute to the emergence and increase of the number of innovative startups dedicated to environmentally sustainable solutions that will contribute to the formation of the innovation ecosystem in Ukraine have been determined. The needs for strengthening the research infrastructure and strategies for attracting investments, which will contribute to the growth of green technologies, are analyzed. Potential ways of Ukraine’s participation in joint projects with international organizations and countries, which will accelerate the integration of green technologies into the post-war innovative ecosystem of Ukraine, are considered. Within the framework of this work, the key role of innovations in solving urgent issues of post-war recovery, reconstruction and sustainable development is emphasized. The aftermath of hostilities underscores the urgent need for recovery and diversification, with innovation at the heart of these transformative efforts. Green technologies, innovative startups and STEM-oriented educational paradigms are becoming key in Ukraine’s transition to sustainable development. In addition, international cooperation is recognized as a powerful catalyst for accelerating the innovative development of Ukraine. Active interaction with global partners promotes knowledge exchange, investment mobilization and implementation of best international practices, which accelerates progress in the development of innovations. As such, this scholarly analysis provides a compelling call to action, emphasizing the need for continued reform, improved education, and strengthened infrastructure. Ukraine, being at a turning point, has the latent potential to harness innovation as a dynamic force for economic revival, resilience and long-term stability in the post-war environment.