Innovations & Human Capital

for water, energy, agrifood infrastructure
of the 
South of Ukraine

MYKOLAIV

Development and resilience of the critical infrastructure

Since April 2022, Mykolaiv’s population of half a million people has been cut off from reliable water supply after the Russian army deliberately destroyed the 70 km long water main that provided fresh water from the Dnipro River to the city. Additionally in June 2023 due to the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam, the water intake facility on the Dnipro River was flooded and destroyed.

We are turning these challenges into chances!

Our goal at Mykolaiv Water Hub is to bring together the strengths and expertise of municipalities, water utilities, companies, startups, and universities to transform the South of Ukraine into a leading region for water-related industries, research, and education.

We are working diligently to develop Mykolaiv into a flagship city of innovative solutions and to become a blueprint for green and sustainable reconstruction, and human capital development.
About Mykolaiv
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Our topics

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WATER

We promote the development and implementation of innovative solutions for water industry to address the rising water scarcity and security challenges:

  • desalination
  • water purification
  • nanotech
  • smart water management etc
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ENERGY

We believe that energy sa-ving technologies and clean energy from reusable or low carbon emission sources is key to unlock the sustainable water infrastructure:

  • solar desalination
  • small-scale hydropower
  • biogas from wastewater treatment
  • anaerobic digestion etc
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AGRICULTURE

Home to one of the world’s most productive agricultural industries, Ukraine and its Southern region have a high impact on water and energy consumption. Innovations that make the sector sustainable:

  • precision agriculture
  • cellular agriculture
  • vertical farming
  • smart irrigation etc
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DIGITALIZATION

Digital technologies are transforming business models, operations, and customer experience. They help improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability while also reaching new customers and markets:

  • artificial Intelligence
  • machine learning
  • internet of things etc

Our projects

Mykolaiv Water Hub RE:Construction

The project planning and implementation itself is already a showcase. Ukrainian and German architects are uniting their skills and energy to turn old building dated 1917 into an example of sustainable, innovative reconstruction with due respect for the historical context.

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Scholarship program for schoolgirls in STEM

The scientific, industrial, and human capital potential of Ukraine’s Southern Region lies in the hands of its youth. We are enhancing this potential by providing financial support, mentorship, and equipment to outstanding schoolgirls with a passion for STEM disciplines, especially in water-related research areas.

Grow the south of Ukraine
into a flagship region for water-related industries

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Hanna Montavon

CEO, Founder
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Oksana Tarapatova

Financial Manager
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Roman Doroshenko

Designer
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Lily Nabochenko

Program Coordinator
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Diana Hostieva

Project Coordinator
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Olga Trofimtseva

Agrifood Teamlead

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Partners

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LET’S CO-CREATE
THE FUTURE TOGETHER

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