On August 12-14, 2021, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute will hold the 10th Festival of Innovation Projects Sikorsky Challenge 2021: Ukraine and the World.

Every year, about 200 innovation startup projects enroll in the Sikorsky Challenge Festival. However, a record number of 320applications marked this year the anniversary. The Expert Council chose for the final 130 startup projects and scientific and technical developments in six areas. They are defense and security; industrial high-tech and space; green energy, hydrogen economy, ecology; biomedical engineering and human health; agricultural engineering; information technology, digital country, and cybersecurity.

During the three days of the competition, the International Jury and investors will select the winners awarded with financial support.

The 10th Festival Sikorsky Challenge 2021: Ukraine and the World focuses on the topic of defense development. Therefore, on the first day of the festival, August 12, the International Defense Investment Forum will come to pass. It will discuss strategically significant issues and the development of Ukraine’s defense industry until 2030. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine, Oleh Uruskyi, will chair the event.

The Festival organizers are the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Ministry of Strategic Industries, SC Ukroboronprom, Ministry of Digital Transformation, and Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.