The Communities of interest

About the communities

The Communities of Interest has been set up as self-organised formats for the Members of the Coalition to address key challenges and objectives related to science, research and innovation in Ukraine and support the Coalition’s aim to leverage science, research and innovation as part of Ukraine’s recovery. Currently, the below Communities of Interest operate under the Coalition.

* Information published on this page reflects the views of the respective Communities of Interest and does not necessarily represent the views of the European Commission. The European Commission does not assume responsibility for the content or any linked publications.

Communities of interest

Decommissioned Research Equipment

The Community of Interest on Decommissioned Research Equipment, has the aim to support donations of decommissioned research equipment to Ukraine. It aims to create a handbook to support donation initiatives; creating a seamless transition for all stakeholders in a cost efficient and compliant process.

Focus for the period 2026-2027

• Create and implement a Handbook to support donations
• Set up an Online Support Function to help doners/donees 
• Align with other initiatives to enhance the impact

Contact

Are you interested in the work under this Community of Interest. Please contact Jörgen Larsson at jorgen [dot] larssonrilogistica [dot] eu (jorgen[dot]larsson[at]rilogistica[dot]eu).

Science in Local and Regional Development

The Community of Interest on Science in Local and Regional Development, seeks to align international and Ukrainian stakeholders around a shared agenda for place-based innovation, S3, and regional innovation system development, and to secure a defined role for science and relevant stakeholders within it.

A particular emphasis is placed on embedding Ukrainian scientific communities in S3 priority-setting, co-authorship, and monitoring, positioning science as a driver of recovery and resilience.

Focus for the period 2026-2027

• Establishing a shared activity map by region and sector to track coverage and gaps across member programs
• Coordinating support to Ukrainian regions undergoing the Entrepreneurial Discovery Process in 2026 
• Preparing a joint community input for the meetings under the International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation, in the form of a short policy brief on Science in Local and Regional Innovation Development as a pillar of recovery

Contact

Are you interested in the work under this Community of Interest, Please contact Yuliia Bezvershenko, Science and Innovation Fund for Ukraine, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, US at ybezvershenkonas [dot] edu (ybezvershenko[at]nas[dot]edu).

Engaging Ukrainian Diaspora and Internationalisation of Ukrainian Science

The Community of Interest on Engaging Ukrainian Diaspora and Internationalisation of Ukrainian Science, seeks to support the integration of Ukrainian research community into the European landscape and to transform the unprecedented global presence of Ukrainian researchers into a strategic asset for Ukraine’s recovery, European integration, and long-term scientific competitiveness.

Particular attention will be given to supporting Ukrainian institutions with limited international experience, strengthening research management capacities, promoting flexible engagement of Ukrainian researchers abroad, and positioning the Ukrainian scientific diaspora as an important actor of science diplomacy and strategic communication.

Focus for the period 2026-2027

• Strengthening Ukraine’s integration into the European Research Area through Horizon Europe participation, institutional partnerships, access to research infrastructures, research management capacity building, and structured engagement of the Ukrainian scientific diaspora
• Creating conditions for meaningful engagement of Ukrainian researchers abroad through flexible cooperation models, dual affiliations, scientific ambassador schemes, temporary return opportunities, and long-term partnerships with Ukrainian institutions
• Mobilizing the Ukrainian scientific diaspora as a global network of science diplomats supporting Ukraine’s recovery, European integration, international visibility, and resilience against disinformation

Contact

Are you interested in the work under this Community of Interest, Please contact Dr. Yevheniia Polishchuk at Yevheniia [dot] polishchukgmail [dot] com (Yevheniia[dot]polishchuk[at]gmail[dot]com) and Mykhailo Hrebeniuk at mykhailo [dot] hrebeniukua-guard [dot] eu (mykhailo[dot]hrebeniuk[at]ua-guard[dot]eu), co-leaders of Community of Interest on Engaging Ukrainian Diaspora and Internationalisation of Ukrainian Science.