Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute

What Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute does

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) is a public national technical university of Ukraine, founded in 1896 and renamed in 2016 to honor aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky. Operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine from its main campus at 37 Berezhny (Peremohy) Avenue in Kyiv, KPI provides higher education and applied research across engineering, IT, telecommunications, natural sciences, linguistics, economics, and applied sciences at bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. The university runs a portfolio of research and innovation assets including the PolyITAN nano-satellite series, a quantum vacuum energy research program, the Sikorsky Challenge innovation ecosystem (Ukraine's first university-based startup platform, encompassing Startup School, the Melville Sikorsky Challenge Accelerator, and Defense Tech Demo Day), the KPI Publishing House managing 26 first-class scientific journals and 50+ annual international conferences, and the Sikorsky Distance online education platform.

KPI generates revenue through state-funded student quotas, contract-based tuition, contracted R&D for government agencies, industry partners and international grants, and publishing and conference fees. It recruits students via the Ukrainian national NMT/ZNO admissions process, an international admissions office targeting 1,500 international students, open days, and competitions including the KPI-OPEN programming olympiad (4,000+ students, 1,050 teams, 165 universities across 16 countries historically) and Sikorsky CTF. Its customer base spans individual Ukrainian and international students, Ukrainian government ministries, the National Academy of Sciences, defense and technology companies, and major IT employers (Genesis, GlobalLogic, Sigma Software, EPAM) that consume its talent pipeline and collaborate on curriculum and projects. The institution also maintains international partnerships with JETRO (Japan), Ariel University (Israel), GSC Game World, and American-Ukrainian fund Oppenheimer Acceleration, and operates the Complex of Experimental Test Facilities for Space Technology Research and Testing, which was entered into Ukraine's State Register of Scientific Objects of National Heritage.

Name

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute

Legal name

Національний технічний університет України "Київський політехнічний інститут імені Ігоря Сікорського"

Website

https://kpi.ua

Company type

Public

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute is a public Ukrainian national technical university founded in 1896, offering bachelor, master, and doctoral programs across engineering, IT, and applied sciences, and serving Ukrainian students, government R&D partners, and major IT employers.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Quantum Education, Workforce Development & Academic Centers (HDAGAMAM)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering degree programs
• University research and development
• Innovation ecosystem platform
• Scientific publishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and educational services: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for fee-paying students (контракт), government-funded student quotas, and contract-based degree programs at bachelor, master, and PhD levels. Revenue also includes continuing professional education, retraining programs, and distance learning services.
2. Research and development contracts: University research units perform contracted R&D for industry, government agencies, and international partners. Scientific departments conduct fundamental and applied research with funding from national science programs and international grants.
3. Publishing house (Видавничий дім КПІ): The Publishing House of KPI manages 26 first-class scientific journals and organizes 50+ annual international scientific conferences, generating revenue from publication fees and conference participation charges.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute is a national technical university delivering accredited higher education programs (bachelor, master, PhD) across engineering, IT, natural sciences, linguistics, economics, and applied sciences. Beyond degree programs, the university operates the Sikorsky Challenge innovation ecosystem with startup incubation, the Melville Sikorsky Challenge Accelerator, the KPI-OPEN international programming olympiad, the Sikorsky CTF cybersecurity competition, and various engineering and defense technology competitions. It also runs the KPI Publishing House (26 scientific journals, 50+ annual conferences) and the Sikorsky Distance online learning platform, and conducts contracted research and development for industry and government, including space technology (PolyITAN nano-satellites) and quantum physics.

Product overview

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (КПІ ім. Ігоря Сікорського) is Ukraine's leading technical university offering higher education services. Its product portfolio centers on the Sikorsky Challenge innovation ecosystem, which includes the Melville Sikorsky Challenge Accelerator, Startup School, and various innovation competitions (Defense Tech Demo Day). The university also operates the KPI-OPEN programming olympiad, Sikorsky CTF cybersecurity competition, Engineering Project Sprint, and HeatTech Hackathon. Supporting infrastructure includes the Publishing House managing 26 scientific journals and 50+ annual conferences, and the Sikorsky Distance distance learning platform. The university collaborates with major Ukrainian IT companies including Genesis, GlobalLogic, Sigma Software, EPAM, Ajax Systems, and GSC Game World.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sikorsky Challenge: Innovation ecosystem and startup school supporting technological entrepreneurship and innovation projects
• KPI-OPEN
• Sikorsky CTF
• Engineering Project Sprint (EPS)
• PolyITAN

Products and services

• Sikorsky Challenge Ukraine's first innovation ecosystem at KPI supporting the creation of innovative technological startups through competitions, acceleration programs, and the Startup School, providing mentorship and investment opportunities for founders and teams.
• Melville Sikorsky Challenge Accelerator (MSCA) International innovation competition and acceleration program connecting Ukrainian startups and R&D teams with UK and European investors, featuring categories in AI, cybersecurity, and water resources.
• Startup School Sikorsky Challenge Educational program providing theoretical knowledge and practical skills in creating innovative technological startups for creative youth at KPI.
• KPI Publishing House (Видавничий дім КПІ) Scientific publishing house managing 26 first-class scientific publications and organizing over 50 annual international scientific conferences for researchers worldwide.
• Sikorsky Distance Distance learning platform using information technologies, providing online education services to KPI students who cannot attend in person.
• KPI-OPEN

Quantifiable outcome

• 3rd place in national academic ranking 'Топ-200 Україна 2026'
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and minor.

• Melville Sikorsky Challenge Accelerator (MSCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2026The Melville Sikorsky Challenge Accelerator organizes international innovation project competitions (MSCA Lviv, MSCA September Lviv) combining Ukrainian startups, R&D teams, universities, and tech companies with UK and European investors. KPI serves as the organizing university and primary venue for this flagship innovation initiative.
• GSC Game WorldsignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025TOV 'GSK Ukraina', developer of the legendary S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game series including S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, entered into cooperation with KPI. Planned collaboration includes student projects, game development education, and industry-academia dialogue.
• JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)significantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2024JETRO delegation led by Executive Vice President Kazuya Nakajo and Director of JETRO Ukraine Tetsuo Shibata visited KPI to discuss cooperation. JETRO facilitates Japanese-Ukrainian business and technology exchange, with KPI as a key university partner.
• Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and InnovationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPI collaborates with the Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovations on intellectual property protection, commercialization, and museum of intellectual property initiatives.
• Ukrainian-Japanese CentersignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ukrainian-Japanese Center at KPI (Українсько-Японський центр) organizes cultural and educational programs including Japanese language schools, cultural exchanges, and Japanese summer schools for children, facilitating Ukraine-Japan academic and cultural ties.
• IT companies: Genesis, GlobalLogic, Sigma Software, EPAMsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPI cooperates with Ukraine's largest IT companies for talent pipeline development, curriculum co-creation, student recruitment, hackathons, and career events. These partnerships provide internships and employment for graduates.
• Vanopl Development GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of the KPI-OPEN programming Olympiad alongside KPI and the Institute of Cybernetics NAS of Ukraine. Supports the annual competition with organizational and financial resources.
• GlovominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of Glovo Sasha Misho visited KPI to share his entrepreneurship experience with students, as part of the university's effort to connect students with successful startup founders.
• Ajax SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAjax Systems (Ukrainian security systems manufacturer) organized student trips to CES (Consumer Electronics Show) and hosts events at KPI, facilitating industry exposure for engineering students.
• VirginGrip (Czech Republic)Strategic or Co-development PartnerCzech company VirginGrip responded to KPI's request and provided significant support for the university's climbing wall and climbing club (скеледром) following damage from artillery strikes.
• NDA RecruitmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in organizing the Engineering Project Sprint 2026 (EPS) — a six-day marathon of applied engineering at KPI, bringing industry expertise and recruitment opportunities to students.
• Ariel University (Israel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPI leadership met online with Ariel University (State of Israel) in January 2022 to discuss areas of cooperation in research and education.
• FSNT-NOT (Federation of Scientific-Technical Societies of Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Section of KPI Alumni in Poland organizes joint seminars and conferences with FSNT-NOT, fostering Polish-Ukrainian technical cooperation. The federation's president Eva Manko-Yudzny and chairman Bronislaw Gynovsky participate in KPI alumni events.
• Ukrainian Science and Technology Center (Usttc / УНТЦ)significantStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ukrainian Science and Technology Center, led by Viktor Korsun, has collaborated with KPI since at least 2009 on technology transfer, commercialization, and innovation policy discussions. The center facilitated US experience sharing on technology commercialization with KPI leadership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lviv Polytechnic National University: Ukraine's other major national polytechnic offering comparable engineering and IT degree programs. Most direct national peer competing for Ukrainian students and faculty.
• Sumy State University: Regional Ukrainian technical university with strong IT and engineering programs and international student focus. Comparable peer in the Ukrainian higher education landscape.
• National Aviation University (Ukraine): Ukrainian university specializing in aviation, aerospace, and related engineering programs. Directly comparable given KPI's aviation heritage through Igor Sikorsky and its PolyITAN nano-satellite program.
• V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Major Ukrainian research university with significant science and engineering programs. Competes in the same national research and student recruitment markets as KPI.
• Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv: One of Ukraine's most prestigious comprehensive universities with strong STEM and research programs. Competes with KPI for top Ukrainian students, faculty, and research grants.
• National Technical University Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute: Historic Ukrainian polytechnic university founded in 1885, with a similar broad STEM and engineering focus. Directly comparable as another top-tier national technical university in Ukraine.

Broad incumbents

• ETH Zurich: Global top-tier technical university and a leading European STEM research institution. Aspirational benchmark for KPI across engineering research, reputation, and international partnerships.

Regional players

• Budapest University of Technology and Economics: Hungary's premier technical university with strong engineering, IT, and innovation programs. Comparable CEE polytechnic competing for European technical talent.
• Warsaw University of Technology: Poland's leading technical university and the most prominent Central European polytechnic. Comparable as a regional peer competing for international students and academic partnerships across the CEE region.
• Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology: Russian STEM-focused research university with strong innovation and startup ecosystem. Comparable as a regional STEM research and innovation institution, though operating in a different national context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xt.me/rektoratkpi
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• Facebookfacebook.com/ktppnm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/kyiv-polytechnic-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/kaf.tppnm

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

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