Lviv IT-Cluster is starting an ambitious project to create an innovative research center for engineering students. This space will bring together scientists, entrepreneurs and students, stimulating the development of startups and technological inventions.
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Victory in the competition
Lviv IT - The cluster won the competition to create a research center for engineering students in Lviv. This decision was adopted by the Investment Commission of the Lviv City Council on October 13, 2023, as reported by the press service of the cluster.
Next steps
After the approval of the decision by the commission and the signing of the investment contract, the IT-Cluster together with the project partner - the USAID program "Competitive Economy of Ukraine" - will start an architectural competition for the concept of the center. This will be the beginning of work on the project.
Structure and purpose of the center
The Investment Commission sees this space as a place where "great startups and inventions will be born." The center will consist of laboratories for scientists and students, as well as areas for the development of startups and entrepreneurial skills.
Planned laboratories
The center plans to create the following laboratories:
- Design Thinking
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Robotics
- Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) + Gamedev
- Human-Machine Interaction (HCI)
- Machining
- Cyber Security
- Radio electronics
- Data Center (Data Center)
Value of the project
"Creating a physical space for the interaction of scientists, entrepreneurs, students will become a place that will unite those who would never meet in a professional environment with the aim of creation of a joint project," says Natalya Petrova, project manager of USAID's economic growth department.
Location and reconstruction
The center will be located at st. Kalicha Gora, 5 in Lviv. To implement the project, it is planned to reconstruct a three-story building from the middle of the 19th century and equip it with modern laboratories with the necessary equipment.
Glossary
- Lviv IT-Cluster - association of Lviv IT companies for development of the technological ecosystem of the city
- USAID - the United States Agency for International Development, which provides assistance in various fields
- IoT - the Internet of Things, the concept of a network of physical objects with embedded technologies
- AR/VR - Augmented and virtual reality, technologies for creating a digital environment
- HCI - Human-Machine Interaction, the field that studies the interaction between humans and computers
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Olena
Wow! It's just incredible! 🤩 Such a center can be a real breakthrough for Lviv. I was especially interested in the AR/VR + Gamedev lab. Anyone else excited about this idea?
Hans
Olena, this is really cool! I would like to try myself in the AI lab. I think it will open many opportunities for students and young professionals. I wonder how quickly they will be able to implement this project? 🤔
Sophie
I was most interested in the Design Thinking laboratory. This is a great opportunity to develop creativity and innovative thinking. Hans, AI is also a very promising direction! 👍
Juan
Friends, how about a cyber security lab? Nowadays, it is extremely important. Olena, Sophie, Hans, do you think this center can compete with similar facilities in Europe? 🔒💻
Oleksandr
Oh, those fashionable things of yours again! Why do we need these laboratories? Before, we lived without them and nothing, it was normal. Only money is spent on nonsense, it would be better if the roads were repaired. 😒
Olena
Oleksandr, don't be such a pessimist! This is progress, new opportunities for young people. Juan, I am sure that with such laboratories we will be able to compete with European centers. The main thing is to organize everything correctly and attract talented specialists. 💪
Hans
Agree with Olena! Oleksandr, such centers are an investment in the future. They create jobs, attract investments and develop the city's economy. As for competition with Europe, Juan, I think we have every chance! 🚀
Sophie
I wonder if there will be any exchange programs with European universities? This would make it possible to exchange experiences and ideas. And also, do you think, will ordinary Lviv residents be able to visit this center, or will it be only for students? 🌍🎓