Intellectual Capital Development League of Ukraine INTITA
- A community of like-minded people - leaders of education, business, technology, public and government, united by a common goal of creating an intellectual and strong economy and society in Ukraine.
- The basis of relationships is trust, and the result is a synergy of win-win results.
Roman Melnyk
Founder and Rector of INTITA University
An education innovator and integrator who builds holistic educational and technological ecosystems in Ukraine focused on human and intellectual capital development.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Founder of the INTITA educational ecosystem, which includes an IT Academy, IT College, Drone Department, Technological Lyceum, and the INTITA educational platform. He is also the initiator of the INTITA Intellectual Capital Development League, a platform that brings together education, business, technology, and communities to strengthen Ukraine’s intellectual economy.
- Initiated the creation of the “INTITA City-University” Science and Technology Industrial Park, designed to integrate talent development, technology transfer, and knowledge commercialization within a single innovation environment.
Viktor Slobodianiuk
Founder, CEO
The largest Ukrainian manufacturer of welding electrodes, wire and powder materials. The company exports products to Europe, Central Asia and Canada. Thanks to cooperation with PLASMATEC, our students undergo internships at modern production facilities, participate in joint engineering projects and gain competence in in the field of industrial technologies and materials science.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Production and sale of welding electrodes for various types of steels (carbon, corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant and high-alloy).
- Production of welding wire (including aluminum and copper-plated) for manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding.
- Supply of raw materials and components for the manufacture of welded products.
- Own laboratory testing and quality control at all stages of production.
- Export of products to international markets and expansion of presence in Europe and Asia.
Department partner:
G1 Chemical Technologies and Engineering
Ivan Vekirchyk
Co-founder
International group of companies, founded in 2009 in Ukraine, with a focus on renewable energy, in particular solar power generation projects, EPC, operation/maintenance of solar power plants, development of SCADA systems (e.g. PV.SCADA). The headquarters is located in Vinnytsia, there are representative offices in Poland, Latvia.
Solutions and services / Activities
- EPC projects for solar power plants (covered capacity is already 1.2 GW built, over 1.3 GW designed).
- Own production of PV equipment (inverters, monitoring systems, structures).
- O&M - comprehensive maintenance of photovoltaic power plants.
- Trade and supply of "green" electricity, balancing group services.
- R&D center developing innovative solutions for the energy sector.
Department partner:
G4 POWER PRODUCTION
Yevhen Didichenko
Co-founder
A Ukrainian group of energy companies operating in the field of renewable energy and energy technologies, implementing projects in solar power generation, energy storage systems, and related energy solutions in Ukraine and abroad.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Representation of KNESS at industry conferences, public discussions, and expert events in the energy sector.
- Co-coordination of the development, design, and implementation of technological solutions for energy storage installations, with a focus on the ancillary services market.
- Development of business models and commercial strategies for the implementation of KNESS energy solutions, including energy storage systems (ESS).
Department partner:
G4 Energy Generation
Maksym Plakhotniuk
Founder, Director
Founded in 2018 in Copenhagen, Denmark; it is a spin-off from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), created by Dr. Maksym Plahotniuk, Ivan Kundrata and Prof. Julien Bachmann
Solutions and services / Activities
- Development of the unique DALP® (Direct Atomic Layer Processing) technology – precision deposition of materials with atomic precision, covering over 450 materials and applied to micro- and nano-devices, sensors,optics, photonics, RF, printed electronics, etc.
- Commercial product line: NANOFABRICATOR™ LITE (for academic and research applications) and Nanofabricator™ FLOW (industrial solution) – accelerate R&D, prototyping and manufacturing with atomic precision.
- Participation in leading European research projects — Horizon Europe (CLOSER, ACES, AMUSENS, CERMETAD, etc.) and ESA / ESA BIC (Nanofabricator 0G) – with a focus on sustainable development, circular economy, solar energy, sensors and space technologies.
Ihor Baraniuk
Director
A new generation Ukrainian educational platform where learning begins not with lectures, but with a conscious choice of a future profession. The platform combines education, business and technology into a single ecosystem, where knowledge is immediately transformed into practical skills, experience and career results.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Learning through real projects, cases and challenges from the labor market.
- Educational programs in the field of IT, business, management and digital professions.
- Mentoring support, career navigation and preparation for employment.
- Platform for the development of startups, entrepreneurial thinking and innovations.
- Educational events (forums, hackathons), communities and the formation of a culture of continuous learning.
Andriy Kavunets
Deputy Chief
Temporary local body of state executive power in Vinnytsia region, which implements state policy in the region, ensures defense, security and socio-economic activities during martial law.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Coordination of the work of government bodies and ensuring the implementation of state programs in the region.
- Provision of administrative and public services to the population.
- Information support for citizens, veterans, internally displaced persons.
- Support for regional defense, security and public order.
- Implementation of humanitarian aid programs, digital transformation and civil society development.
Andrii Hyzhko
Head of the Board
Founded in September 2024 as part of the global Rotary International movement. This is a new but already active humanitarian initiative in Vinnytsia, which unites local leaders of business, medicine, education and the public sector to implement social and volunteer projects.
Solutions and services / Activities
- In November 2024, a vehicle for field donor trips was transferred to the Vinnytsia Regional Blood Service Center; transport was purchased with the assistance of the Rotary Club Münster (cost over €40,000).
- In May 2025, the transfer of 10 powerful generators (62–90 kW) for Vinnytsia schools and kindergartens was organized in partnership with the German Rotary Clubs of Münster - to ensure uninterrupted learning in conditions of power outages.
- In July 2025, a memorandum of cooperation was signed with the State Emergency Service of Vinnytsia region, special tools for emergency door opening were transferred - strengthening the material and technical base of rescuers.
Mykhailo Hanchuk
Founder
Leader in the field of automation of industrial processes, energy solutions and production of electrical switchboard equipment. The company implements turnkey engineering projects and actively supports the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the development of mobile charging stations. INTITA and PROMAVTOMATIKA develop joint educational programs in the fields of IT, robotics, smart automation and energy.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Control systems for automatic installations, panels (distribution, metering, for ventilation/air conditioning).
- Relay protection, ATS cabinets, industrial lamps.
- Turnkey installation.
- Manufacture of portable charging stations (manufactured for the Ukrainian military).
Department partner:
G7 Automation, Computer-Integrated Technologies and Robotics
Nadiya Pidsudok
President
The oldest business community in Vinnytsia, founded in 1996, has a deep local context and connections. An environment of trust and conscious leaders. The club unites responsible entrepreneurs who act transparently and ethically, trust each other and solve business problems together. This is a space where businesses find each other and implement investment projects, educational initiatives and social campaigns that benefit the region.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Business forums and conferences: VinLadyFest (female leadership), HoReCa.Restart (restaurant and hotel business), VinTourism (tourism and creative economy), Trends (business trends).
- Business diagnostics - both quick and in-depth identifies the main "growth points" and develops a strategy with a focus on a specific area.
- Networking and business meetings - company owners share their experience and introduce their teams, cases.
Vladyslav Skalskyi
Deputy Mayor
A local government body that forms and implements the municipal policy of the city of Vinnytsia, in particular in the areas of education, innovative development, entrepreneurship and social initiatives.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Strategic planning of community development, in particular in the field of education and digital skills.
- Support for small and medium-sized businesses, startups and entrepreneurial initiatives.
- Development of local educational centers and programs for different age groups.
- Support for public initiatives and intersectoral cooperation.
- Implementation of projects to improve digital literacy.
Oksana Bondar
Financial Director
Manufacturer of high-quality welding materials, an industrial giant, a huge enterprise that is dynamically developing and making scientific discoveries, has many new ideas and tasks.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Management of financial processes, budgeting and reporting in the company.
- Coordination of interaction between finance, investment and operations departments.
- Representation of the company at business events and work with partners.
- Support of strategic initiatives in the field of business growth and development.
Department partner:
G1 Chemical Technologies and Engineering
Daria Nyshporska
General Director
Local organization of IT companies of Vinnytsia, founded in 2018 as a non-profit NGO. Represents the interests of ~20 leading IT companies and about 10,000 specialists in the region - with the aim of developing a technological ecosystem and cooperation between businesses,ada and education.
Solutions and services / Activities
- The Vinnytsia IT Association works in several directions at once. First, it actively represents the interests of local IT companies in a dialogue with city authorities, universities and business - for example, it promotes the adaptation of IT in regional development strategies. Secondly, the association is engaged in education: it conducts an annual IT VN Research study, organizes partner educational initiatives, and supports the integration of new topics in HEIs.
- Every year they organize about 30 events: from Innovation Day and hackathons to business forums and Open Days.
- Separate communities have been created for the deeper development of professionals: HR Club, PM Club, Sales & Marketing are a living environment for exchanging experience.
- Charitable activities also play an important role: IT VN Charity helps the Armed Forces of Ukraine, transfers drones, Starlink, tablets for children of the deceased, and also provides support to residents of affected houses.
- The association develops infrastructure for startups, supports resettled companies, and involves projects such as Tech Connect or EU4Business.
Serhii Tatusiak
President
Founded on February 2, 2012 during the meeting of the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Moldova; after the accession of Dubossary district - February 28, 2013. The body for cross-border cooperation, as an association of local authorities of administrative-territorial units of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, is aimed at coordinating projects in the economy, education, culture and ecology.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Organization, coordination and deepening of ties in the economy, trade, science, education, culture, tourism and sports.
- Implementation of joint projects on environmental protection, ecological improvement of the Dniester River basin.
- Implementation of joint cross-border investment projects.
- Implementation of regional projects (programs) on reducing unemployment among the population of border areas by increasing economic potential.
- Organization of contacts with relevant international organizations, funds, institutes, agencies and other organizations.
Andrii Stakhov
Founder, Director
A commercial IT company in the field of software development and digital solutions for business, based in Vinnytsia and specializing in the creation of mobile applications, CRM/ERP tools and services for sales automation.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Development of mobile applications and web solutions for business tasks.
- Integration of CRM/ERP systems for small and medium-sized businesses.
- Solutions for automating order processing, customer loyalty and marketing.
- Consultations on digital business transformation.
- Technical support and maintenance of digital projects.
Yuriy Klymenko
Director
Founded in early 2021 in Vinnytsia at the initiative of the NGO "Institute for the Socialization of Innovations". It brings together about 15-20 enterprises (SMEs, educational institutions, engineering companies) working in the fields of instrument-making, automation and engineering.
Solutions and services / Activities
- The initial goal is the transformation of regional industrial sectors through the creation of an innovation ecosystem, where participants jointly implement R&D, engineering and production projects (Energy, agro-industrial complex, medical, municipal sectors).
- Implement international integration projects: participation in EU4Digital programs, trainings according to EAI standards, fundraising consultations, establishing ties with international clusters, market analysis and co-financing with grants up to €50,000.
- Conduct strategic sesions and hackathons (e.g., 100 IT Hackathon 2025) for the development of intellectual capital and ideas for innovative products in business and science.
- Attracting and supporting new participants (e.g., Kharkiv Business, Vasyl Stus DonNU, EMSS) through educational programs, workshops, strategic planning and collection of best practices of instrument-making clusters.
Volodymyr Merezhko
Director
A public organization that has been successfully operating since 2016, has united more than 30 enterprises in the region. It contributes to the development of the economic potential of the region, attracting investments, creating jobs, and popularizing products; holding meetings, strategic sessions, investing.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Member of the National SME Platform since March 10, 2023.
- Unifies enterprises from various industries: construction, processing, chemistry, medicine, etc.
- Promotes the economic development of the region, supports initiatives in education, investment and job creation.
- Platform for dialogue between business and government.
- Social activity: assistance to medical institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic - procurement of ventilators and PPE, fundraising (~ UAH 366 thousand).
Sergiy Hutsol
Director
Agro-industrial cluster in Vinnytsia with 64 participants (58 SMEs), including 4 educational institutions and 2 state institutions. Its goal is to increase the competitiveness of the agro-industry, expand exports, train and network
Solutions and services / Activities
- Conducting seminars, conferences, field days, business visits.
- Providing the following services: consulting, legal support, joint procurement, educational programs, discounts.
- Implementation of investment projects (for example, a reserve granary with grant funds).
Dmytro Sofyna
Founder, Director
R&D center that helps businesses in the transformation process using artificial intelligence. Since 2016, a team of experienced research engineers, data scientists, and consultants has been supporting companies at every stage of their journey to AI.
Solutions and services / Activities
- AI strategy and consulting for business transformation.
- Development and integration of ready-made AI platforms.
- Custom solutions in machine learning, computer vision, and data processing.
- Team expansion with AI specialists for client projects.
- Support for scaling solutions in global markets.
Ivan Movchan
Founder, Director
An enterprise specializing in the development, production, implementation and service of industrial weighing systems and solutions for accounting and mass control in various sectors of the economy.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Design and production of automobile, railway, platform and specialized scales.
- Implementation of complex weighing solutions for industry, logistics, agricultural sector and infrastructure.
- Integration of weighing systems with IT solutions, ERP and accounting systems.
- Metrological support: calibration, verification and certification of weighing equipment.
- Service and warranty service, modernization of existing
Liubomyr Chornii
Head of the Board
A non-profit public organization that brings together experts and activists to develop, evaluate and promote socially significant initiatives, analytical research and practices that contribute to the development of a democratic society. The organization operates in the field of public expertise and public initiatives
Solutions and services / Activities
- Conducting public expertise of policies, programs and projects important for society.
- Analytical research and preparation of expert reports for authorities, NGOs and the business environment.
- Development of recommendations and practical solutions to improve the efficiency of public administration.
- Support for citizen participation in decision-making, monitoring of public policies.
- Educational and awareness-raising initiatives to raise public awareness.
Maryna Skydan
Director
Engineering and manufacturing company specializing in industrial automation, the Internet of Things and high technologies for the agro-industrial complex and production. The company has been operating for over 30 years and is one of the leaders in the market of automated systems for complex production processes.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Engineering of new and existing production facilities, design and development of design and construction documentation.
- Development, adaptation and implementation of software, automation systems for technological processes.
- Design and implementation of engineering systems: power supply, lighting, lightning protection, grounding, cable networks.
- Design, manufacture and implementation of specialized systems: weighing, thermometry, grain accounting and humidification, sampling systems.
- Manufacturing, installation and adjustment of electronic equipment, electrical cabinets, automation cabinets and metal structures.
- Commissioning and adjustment work, training of customer personnel, warranty and service.
Oleksandr Kaleniuk
Manager
A subsidiary of the largest financial group in Greece, founded in 1916 with its head office in Athens. The bank is focused on corporate and private clients, offering small and medium-sized businesses a full range of financial products, and retail clients - all daily banking services in one place. The bank's work is based on a client-centric approach and the desire to fully satisfy the needs of everyone.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Banking account servicing for private and business clients.
- Credit (consumer, mortgage and business financing).
- Deposit products and payment cards.
- Payments, transfers and online banking for financial management
Oleksandr Pechalin
Head of the Board
Registered in 2009, supports entrepreneurship in the region. A platform for protecting the interests of small and medium-sized businesses, supporting youth entrepreneurship, and implementing joint social initiatives. Works on the development of the business ecosystem of Vinnytsia. The goal is to transform business into a full-fledged subject of social dialogue, with a voice, influence, and the ability to change.you community for the better.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Has an internal structure, policies and projects (in particular, the "Alliance for the Restoration of Communities of Vinnytsia Region").
- Providing professional Government Relations (GR) services: consulting on the development of legislative, regulatory and legal framework, conducting expert reviews of draft laws, demonstrating achievements in various fields, recommendations on strategic issues of socio-economic development.
- Conducting trainings, seminars, forums (e.g., National Forum "Consolidation of Business in Wartime", September 2024, Vinnytsia).
Bohdan Avgustovych
Head of the village council
Local government body that represents the interests of the community and ensures the implementation of local policies, infrastructure development, education and social services in the territory of the Luka-Meleshkivska community.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Management of local infrastructure and livelihoods.
- Support for education, social initiatives and community projects.
- Ensuring the development of entrepreneurship in the community.
- Interaction with regional and state institutions to support local needs.
Olha Solvar
Founder, President
A community registered in Vinnytsia, working to develop the culture of public speaking, public speaking and professional speaking skills in Ukraine.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Promoting the professional development of speakers, trainers and opinion leaders.
- Organization of events, performances and educational activities on public speaking.
- Raising standards of public communication in society.
- Creating a community of practitioners of effective communication for various spheres: business, education, public.
Volodymyr Dolud
Founder, Director
A scientific and production enterprise for the production of electronics and LED lighting solutions, founded in Vinnytsia. The company also has a history in the production of automotive electronics and high-tech components.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Full cycle of LED luminaire production: manufacturing of electronic drivers, mounting of LEDs, stamping of high-quality metal housings, molding of plastic parts.
- Development and production of automotive electronics (regulators, sensors and other components).
- Use of automatic and semi-automatic machines, stands and special test equipment, which ensures high stability and repeatability of product parameters.
Feliks Volkov
Founder
Founded in 2018 as a non-governmental association of entrepreneurs for the exchange of experience, development of entrepreneurship, joint initiatives. Focuses on the development of business communications, informal education and mentoring for entrepreneurs and startups. Unites over 1,300 entrepreneurs from 11 countries and 36 cities.
Solutions and services / Activities
- 3,200+ events per year: business breakfasts, strategic sessions, masterminds, company visits (visiting businesses, such as KNESS, Promavtomatika), educational events, online forums.
- Actively promotes the ideas of transparent entrepreneurship, strategic planning and mutual support in the business environment.
- Is a member of the All-Ukrainian CoAlliance of Business Communities for the Modernization of the Economy of Ukraine (together with CEO Club, Chamber of Commerce of Ukraine, Union of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs) is a signatory of the memorandum on common economic goals and promotion of business reforms.
Sergiy Moldakhovsky
Marketer
Product IT company that develops and manages popular online marketplaces in the auto, real estate, agricultural sector and general announcements industries, with offices in Vinnytsia and Kyiv.
Solutions and services / Activities
- AUTO.RIA.com – marketplace for purchase and sale of cars with car inspection.
- DOM.RIA.com / DIM.RIA - online platforms for the real estate market.
- AGRO.RIA.com - marketplace for agricultural equipment and machinery.
- RIA.com - horizontal classifieds site for a wide range of goods and services
- Development of IT innovations, AI approaches and tools to improve the quality of UX and security of services.
Oleksandr PANCHENKO
Vice President R’n’D
A platform for ensuring email delivery using artificial intelligence, designed to help companies improve inbox placement rates and guarantee that their emails reach the Inbox rather than spam folders.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Development and operation of an AI-based platform for email delivery optimization.
- Automatic warming of emails, domains, and IP addresses to build sender reputation and improve inbox delivery.
- Monitoring and diagnostics of email delivery across various email providers.
- AI-based analysis of email infrastructure and recommendations to improve sender reputation.
- Integration with leading email providers and CRM systems.
- Support for sales, marketing, and client communication teams relying on mass email campaigns.
- Ongoing research and development in email infrastructure, delivery technologies, and AI-driven communication tools.
Serhii RIABUKHIN
Professor, Head of Department
A leading global research organization specializing in the development of innovative solutions for creating new drugs. The company owns the world's largest collection of unique chemical compounds and integrates advanced organic synthesis technologies with high-tech services for global pharmaceutical and biotech giants. Key clients include Bayer, Sanofi, Pfizer, and Roche.
Solutions and services / Activities
- Design and synthesis of compound libraries for high-throughput screening.
- Full-cycle R&D services in medicinal chemistry.
- Computer modeling and virtual screening for discovering new candidate molecules.
- Analytical support and development of quality control methodologies for chemical products.
- Scale-up synthesis and custom synthesis of complex organic intermediates.
- Collaborative innovative projects with leading universities and research centers worldwide.
- Development of software for managing chemical databases and chemoinformatics.