Zhytomyr has summed up the results of the first wave of the UrbanElevate project, aimed at developing innovative solutions in the field of urban mobility. The initiative is being implemented by Zhytomyr Polytechnic and Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Development Agency, and the Zhytomyr City Council. 

The project brings together startups, young people, educational institutions, and local institutions to strengthen the city’s innovation ecosystem.

The program included training sessions for startups, expert events, demonstrations of solutions, and active cooperation with European and regional partners. The teams completed an acceleration program and developed structured commercialization plans.

Key results of the first wave:

46 applications from startups

16 teams completed acceleration

10 commercialization plans

90+ participants in urban mobility training

15 schools — project partners

4 events in Zhytomyr

UrbanElevate continues to expand its activities in Zhytomyr, strengthening the innovative ecosystem for the development of sustainable urban mobility.