Innovations & Human Capital
for water, energy, agrifood infrastructure
of the
South of Ukraine
Development and resilience of the critical infrastructure
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.
Our topics
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
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
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
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.
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.