Interactive training ‘EU practices in bioinnovation development’: synergy of science, government and business for sustainable future of Ukraine

On 22 May 2025, the final event of the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet international educational project “The European Case of Inclusive Rural Development Policy: A Roadmap for Ukraine”. The interactive training on ‘EU practices in the field of bioinnovation development’ has become an effective platform for cross-sectoral dialogue between representatives of local authorities, scientists, civil society and business experts.

The training served as an interactive platform for interdisciplinary exchange of experience, where discussions focused on biotransformation, implementation of circular bioeconomy models, efficient use of bioenergy potential and waste management. Particular attention was paid to the analysis of the best European practices in the field of bio-innovation, their adaptation to the national context and potential for post-war recovery of Ukraine.

The content of the training was provided by highly professional experts, including:

Mykola SEMENYUK, Deputy Director of the Department of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration;
Mykola TALAVIRA, Doctor of Economics, Professor at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine;
Tetiana FEDONIUK, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor, Head of the Educational and Research Centre of Agriculture, Environment and Bioeconomy at Polissia National University;
Karina MISKOVA, Deputy Head of the Strategic Planning Division of the Economic Policy Department of Lviv Regional State Administration;
Andrii VOVK, Head of the Bioeconomy Cluster Economic Association;
Yevhen OLIYNYK, expert at the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine;
Mykhailo GUMENTYK, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Bioenergy Crops and Sugar Beet of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine;
Oksana MYLYANYK, expert on non-financial reporting at MHP;
Mykhailo KIZYUK, Director of Klimart PE;
Anatoliy DOBRYNSKYI, advisor to the head of Oliyivka village council;
Polina MURASHEVSKA, Head of the Department of Ecology and Natural Resources of Zhytomyr City Council;
Yevhen BARAKH, Director of Green Bank Ukraine LLC, Head of MS SOCIAL PROJECT LLC.

A key element of the training programme was an on-site visit to the modern waste processing facility of MS SOCIAL PROJECT LLC. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the full technological cycle of waste management – from the sorting stage to the formation of secondary raw materials. The presented engineering solutions and technologies demonstrate the effectiveness of the private sector as an active player in environmental transformation and sustainable development of local communities. The visit served as a practical training module that clearly illustrated the possibilities of implementing circular economy principles at the regional level.

The event was distinguished by a high level of organisation, informative discussions, professional competence of the participants and the clarity of the cases presented. Its significance is enhanced by the fact that it was the final event in the Jean Monnet project’s work plan, which required special attention to the quality of its preparation and conduct.

The organisers of the event express their sincere gratitude to all speakers, experts, participants and partners for their active participation, constructive interaction and contribution to the formation of a new paradigm of sustainable development. Special thanks go to Yevhen Barakh and the team of Green Bank Ukraine LLC and MS SOCIAL PROJECT LLC for their professional support, openness to cooperation and demonstration of effective partnership between science, business and the community.