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UA_EU_CLUSTER5.0 Launches Call for Partnership Brokers
The UA_EU_CLUSTER5.0 consortium is pleased to announce the launch of its Call for Partnership Brokers to support strategic business collaboration between SMEs from Italy, Portugal, and Ukraine in the fields of digital innovation and Industry 5.0.
Within this EU-funded initiative, up to 30 Partnership Brokers will be selected to facilitate cross-border partnerships, B2B cooperation, and joint projects between cluster members and SMEs.
Candidates can review the Selection Criteria and apply by submitting the Application Form to our UA_EU_CLUSTER5.0 e-mail or via a Registration form.
The deadline for submitting applications is 30 December 2025, 23:59 CET.
For any questions, please contact the project team at ua.eu.cluster5.0@gmail.com.
UA_EU Cluster 5.0 Takes Part in SMAU Milan 2025: Over 100 B2B Meetings Held Between Ukrainian, Italian, and Portuguese SMEs
On 5–6 November 2025, the UA_EU Cluster 5.0 consortium participated in SMAU Milan 2025, one of Italy's leading innovation fairs, showcasing technologies, startups, and cluster initiatives.
The participation was made possible within the framework of the UA_EU Cluster 5.0 project, implemented by partners from Ukraine, Italy, and Portugal with the support of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA).
Throughout the two days, the event brought together dozens of innovative companies and clusters, resulting in over 100 B2B meetings between SMEs and corporates. These interactions opened up new opportunities for collaboration, investment, and technology transfer.
A special workshop facilitated by Marika Mazzi Boém (X23) gathered Italian and Portuguese partners, focusing on best practices for fostering cluster cooperation and innovation within the Industry 5.0 paradigm.
According to initial feedback, many Ukrainian and European SMEs have already established valuable connections and expressed strong interest in future partnerships.
The consortium expresses its sincere gratitude to SMAU for hosting our delegation and for providing such an impactful opportunity to connect innovation ecosystems across Europe.
The First Webinar
On July 10, the first webinar within the UA_EU_CLUSTER 5.0 project, co-funded by the European Union, took place. The event was opened and moderated by Larysa Tsyhan, Vice-President of the Chernihiv Chamber of Commerce and Industry, one of the project's partners.
UA_EU_CLUSTER 5.0 is an important initiative aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses in digital transformation, sustainable development, and adaptation to the Industry 5.0 concept.
The first webinar, "Basic Concepts of Industry 5.0 — Sustainability, Human-centricity, Digitalisation," served as a platform to discuss the new manufacturing paradigm. Leading experts from the University of Bergamo (Italy), Prof. Giuditta Pezzotta and Dr. Matteo Zanchi, covered topics such as:
🔹 Principles and importance of Industry 5.0 for SMEs;
🔹 Pathways to achieving environmental sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
🔹 Advantages of a human-centric approach in manufacturing;
🔹 Building business resilience in conditions of risks and global challenges.
After the webinar, registered participants received individual consultations from European experts on digital transformation and Industry 5.0 implementation.
The next webinars within this project will take place in autumn and winter 2025. Stay tuned for announcements!