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The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine's Named Scholarships for Young Doctors of Science provide financial support to early-career researchers and create opportunities and incentives for conducting scientific research in Ukraine within the country's priority areas of science and technology development. In 2025, among the 47 young researchers awarded these prestigious monthly scholarships by the state were two young scientists from Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.

During the conference "The Future of District Heating: International Experience, Innovative Technologies, and Digital Solutions," held in May at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, a joint event organized by the university and the ReWarm project of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) focused on discussing key issues related to the modernization of district heating systems. Particular attention was given to the application of heat pump technologies, including those based on geothermal energy sources, as well as the implementation of digital solutions for the intelligent management of district heating networks.

One of the most pressing issues facing Ukraine's defense industry was the focus of the forum "Transforming Management in the Defense Industry," held at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in late May. The urgency of the discussion was dictated by the realities of war itself: modern warfare has become highly technology-driven, and according to some estimates, technologies on the battlefield are now evolving almost every three months.

Among the founding scientific schools of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute that have transformed the world of materials science, the school established by outstanding metallurgist, laureate of State Prizes, Honored Scientist and Engineer of Ukraine, Director of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in 1952–1955, and Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine V. Hrydnyev continues to have a significant impact on Ukraine’s scientific and educational fields related to materials science.

🤝 Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) will work on the RE:LinkHUB social project—an initiative for the professional reintegration of veterans and people with disabilities. The project will combine engineering solutions, VR technologies, professional training in the transportation sector, and employment support.

The International Scientific and Technical Conference Prospects of Telecommunications (PT-2026) took place at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in mid-April. Organized by the Educational and Research Institute of Telecommunication Systems, the conference was held for the twentieth time, making this year's event a milestone.

The 23rd International Scientific and Practical Conference of Young Scientists and Students, Contemporary Challenges in Scientific Support for the Energy Sector: Security, Resilience, Information Technologies, and Environmental Monitoring, was held from April 17 to 21 in the shelter of the Hryhorii Denysenko Scientific and Technical Library.

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute hosted the All-Ukrainian scientific conference “The Chernobyl Disaster: Medical, Environmental, and Social Consequences 40 Years Later”—one of the key events the university organized in memory of the Chernobyl tragedy.

🔥 Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and the “Reforming the District Heating Sector in Ukraine” / ReWarm project signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

📌 Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) participated in the “Mil Tech Innovations” forum, organized by the Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers in collaboration with the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Airborne Forces.