ITBridge | Transilvania IT

ITBridge – Strengthening EU-Ukraine Digital Collaboration

ITBridge is an international project that connects IT clusters from Ukraine and the European Union to foster business collaboration, enhance digital transformation, and integrate Ukrainian IT companies into EU value chains. Coordinated by Transilvania IT Cluster, this initiative strengthens digital ecosystems and supports Ukraine’s integration into the European digital economy.

Objectives

✔ Empowering IT Clusters

Strengthening their role as enablers of digital transformation and resilience.

✔ Integrating Ukrainian IT SMEs into EU markets

Facilitating access to European digital value chains

✔ Fostering Collaboration & Knowledge Exchange

Connecting IT companies, clusters, and business support organizations across Europe.

✔ Supporting Business Development & Internationalization

Organizing networking events, training programs, and mentorship opportunities.

About the Project

ITBridge is designed to create a long-term Cluster Partnership between major Ukrainian IT hubs and their European counterparts. The project brings together:

Ukrainian IT Clusters:

Kharkiv IT Cluster
Dnipro IT Community
Odesa IT Family

European IT Clusters:

Transilvania IT Cluster (Coordinator, Romania)
Cluster Digital de Catalunya (Spain)

Project Duration: 2024-2026
Funded by: SMP-COSME-2024-CLUSTERUA-01

Activities & Impact

✔ Strategic Market & Foresight Studies

Mapping the digital sector and EU-Ukraine value chain interlinkages.

✔ Capacity-Building Workshops & Cluster Training

Sharing best practices between EU and Ukrainian IT clusters.

✔ Networking & Partnership Building

Connecting 30+ EU and Ukrainian clusters and business organizations.

✔ Business Development & Internationalization Support

Helping 400+ SMEs enter and expand within EU markets.

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