This engagement reflects the role of the INESC ecosystem in contributing to European-level policy discussions and coordinated action at the intersection of research, innovation, and geopolitical resilience.
International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine
The International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine brings together European and international actors to support the resilience, recovery, and long-term transformation of Ukraine’s research and innovation system.
In the context of ongoing war, the Coalition focuses on ensuring continuity of research, rebuilding infrastructure, and strengthening Ukraine’s integration into the European Research Area.
The Core Mission
Latest Developments (March 2026 Technical-Level Meeting)
Coalition Growth: Now bringing together 39 organizations dedicated to Ukraine’s R&I recovery.
Defence Innovation: Supporting 6 Centres of Excellence focused on advanced materials, AI, and biotechnology.
Digital Transformation: Scaling the Ukrainian Research Data Repository to 10-15 pilot universities.
International Access: Facilitating remote access to high-performance computing (HPC) and European labs like the JRC.
Impact Numbers
750+ Units of Damaged Equipment to be Restored
€19.6 Million Funding for Defence Centres of Excellence
29.4% of Research Institutions Directly Affected by War
June 2026: Next High-Level Steering Committee (Gdansk, Poland)
Role of INESC
The INESC ecosystem – bringing together leading Portuguese research and technology organisations, is actively engaged in the International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine, contributing to European-level coordination efforts supporting the resilience and reconstruction of Ukraine’s R&I system.
Stay updated with the latest progress and official reports from the International Coalition.
