We are looking for interested experts, researchers, and stakeholders from the Ukrainian and international Research and Innovation (R&I) ecosystem who have a deep understanding of the current R&I system and have a strong interest in strategically shaping the long-term future (2035+) of Ukraine’s R&I landscape.

The deadline for expressing interest and registering is June 19th, 2026.

Event Details at a Glance
• Event: Foresight Workshop: The Futures of the R&I System in Ukraine 2035+
• Date: 22nd – 23rd July, 2026
• Location: Solaris National Synchrotron Radiation Centre, Krakow, Poland
• Time:
o Day 1: 13:00 – 17:00 CEST (focused on environmental scanning & trend mapping session)
o Day 2: 09:00 – 13:00 CEST (focused on translation of a scenario to concrete milestones)
• Bonus: Includes a guided tour of the state-of-the-art Solaris National Synchrotron Radiation Centre.

Registration & Selection Process
Because this is a hands-on, highly collaborative working session, participation is by official invitation only. Interested participants must express their interest by registering here:
👉 Registration Link (Open until June 19th)

Official invitations will be sent out at the end of June.
Travel Support & Important Info for Ukrainian Participants
• Travel Reimbursement: Travel costs will be reimbursed for up to 20 selected participants (including accommodation for one night and a half daily allowance for arrival and departure days).
• Travel Permissions: For participants traveling from Ukraine, the official invitation letter received at the end of June can be used to apply for the necessary permissions to travel abroad for the event.

For any questions regarding the event or registration, people can reach out directly to Henriette Kirch (henriette.kirch@dlr.de) or Magdalena Deinert (Magdalena.deinert@dlr.de).

"Linking Ukraine to the European Research Area" (LUKE) is a multilateral project aimed at strengthening the Ukrainian research and innovation system. It brings together 26 funding and research organisations from Europe and Ukraine, which are jointly developing and implementing a transnational call for R&I projects with Ukrainian participation. The thematic priorities are developed on the basis of Delphi surveys, citizen visioning workshops and strategic foresight. At the same time, the "Knowledge Hub" is creating a platform for targeted competence building, for example in the divisions of research management, technology transfer, innovation policy and science communication.

In addition, LUKE contributes to the strategic design of EU-Ukraine cooperation in the field of research and innovation. The project will conclude with a high-level conference to discuss future scenarios for the Ukrainian R&I system in the European context.

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