WINWIN Ukrainian Global Innovation Strategy 2030 (Innovation Strategy) has been developed by the Ministry of Digital Transformation (MDT) of Ukrainian and approved by the Government of Ukraine. The Innovation Strategy outlines the key vision, goals, priorities, principles and policies in the field of innovation development in Ukraine with the following sectors in focus: Defense technology (DefTech), Medical technologies (MedTech), Biotechnologies (BioTech), Technologies in governance (GovTech), Agricultural technologies (AgroTech), Educational technologies (EdTech), Semiconductor technologies (Semiconductors), Cybersecurity  (Secured Cyber Space), Technologies for green transformation (GreenTech), Immersive technologies (XR), Artificial intelligence (AI), Autonomous unmanned vehicle (AUV), Space technologies (SpaceTech), Fluid Economy.

Under the supervision of the Program Director based in Tbilisi (Georgia), the Deputy Program Director, based in Chisinau (Moldova) and the Country Coordinator (Ukraine), the WINWIN GreenTech Lead will be responsible for leading the strategic development and coordination of the GreenTech sector within the WINWIN Innovation Strategy, with a focus on regulation, innovation, ecosystem development, and cross-sectoral collaboration. 

The role requires a high degree of autonomy and interpersonal skills suitable for an international and multicultural environment. Building connections with local stakeholders is crucial for the project's success.

Objectives and tasks

In close collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukrainian, the expert will perform the following tasks:

1. Strategic Sectoral Planning:

•       Shape the strategic vision and priorities for GreenTech sector within the WINWIN Innovation Strategy framework.

•       Develop and maintain the sectoral roadmap and operational MDT`s OKR-based plan.

•       Ensure alignment with national innovation goals and other priorities of WINWIN Innovation Strategy fields of development.

2. Policy and Regulatory Development:

•       Lead efforts to harmonize regulations and foster a supportive enabling environment.

•       Drive Green Tech innovations and sustainable goals coherence while developing the regulatory framework, including intergovernmental initiatives;

•       Facilitate harmonization of Ukrainian GreenTech related policies and its deployment are in line with European standards on Green Deal, Sustainable Development Goals and innovation.

•       Co-design incentive policies for domestic innovations.

3. Ecosystem Development and Market Building:

•       Promote domestic production of cutting-edge green technologies.

•       Facilitate the evolvement of GreeenTech innovation ecosystem in Ukraine.

4. Innovation, R&D, and Product Piloting:

•       Minimum 3 pilot initiatives launched across focus areas.

5. Infrastructure and Cluster Building:

•       Facilitate establishment of the WINWIN GreenTech Center of Excellence (CoE) as a flagship infrastructure project.

•       Identify and manage infrastructure projects enabling ecosystem growth.

6. International Partnerships and Strategic Engagements:

•       Attract global partners, investors, and technology providers.

•       Forge alliances with leading international institutions.

•       Enable technology transfer and collaborative innovation with international stakeholders.

7. Education and Workforce Development:

•       Design trainings and facilitate better engagement of Ukrainian GreenTech startups in EU funded programs for GreenTech sectors.

•       Collaborate with universities to embed sectoral content into formal education.

•       Promote international acceleration and incubation programs for GreenTech startups and innovations.

8. Foresight and Future-Looking Initiatives:

•       Identify emerging trends and technologies with high innovation potential.

•       Support the application of the green innovations aimed at overcoming actual challenges.

9. Cross-Sector Coordination and Team Collaboration:

•       Work closely with other WINWIN sector leads to integrate GreenTech across the sectors.

•       Share insights, resources, and opportunities for cross-sector synergies.

Expected deliverables 

●        Sectoral roadmap and operational plan developed and approved;

●        At least 70% of MDT`s OKR achievement facilitated within 12 months;

●        Minimum 3 pilot initiatives launched across focus areas;

●        National GreenTech ecosystem mapped;

●        Green Tech CoE operational;

●        2+ international engagements or events delivered;

●        Monthly MDT`s OKR progress updates and quarterly strategy reports submitted.

Contribution to communication and visibility

●        Ensure visibility of the EU4Innovation East project together with its donors and implementing entity (EU, French Republic, Expertise France and EU4Innovation East) and reference in all communications related to the assignment.

●        Align with the EU4IE communication team on all the external communications related to the assignment.

Mission Timeframe

The expert will work on a task order basis and must provide the project with timesheets describing his/her involvement in the implementation of this service.

The expert may also be required to participate in missions organized by Expertise France.