Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) and one of the most effective units of the National Guard of Ukraine — the Khartiia Corps — are joining forces to develop innovative educational solutions for the security sector and Ukraine’s recovery. The partnership will include launching educational programs for military personnel, developing security-focused technology solutions, and supporting veterans. The strategic cooperation memorandum was signed today, June 5, by KSE President Tymofiy Mylovanov and Colonel Ihor Obolienskyi, Commander of the Khartiia Corps, at the Khartiia Hub in Kyiv.
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, KSE Foundation has provided the Khartiia Corps with more than UAH 231 million in support. The partnership is now entering a new stage, with a focus on education, innovation, and human capital development in the security sector.
One of the key areas of cooperation will be specialized educational modules for Khartiia personnel. The programs will cover wartime economics, logistics, crisis management, resource management, and the use of digital technologies in defense. The curriculum will combine the military’s practical experience with KSE’s analytical expertise.
Tymofiy Mylovanov , President of KSE: “It is a great honor for KSE to partner with the Khartiia Corps. Education and defense must work together, so we will train engineers and analysts who can operate with confidence both in wartime and in the economy of a new era. The unit will gain access to our courses and laboratories, while students will gain first-hand knowledge from Ukraine’s defenders. This strengthens Ukraine’s defense and economic capacity today while laying the foundation for a competitive Ukraine tomorrow.”
As part of the technology track, the partners will work on solutions in artificial intelligence, secure communications, risk forecasting, and crisis response. The unit’s operational experience will help define technical challenges more precisely, while KSE’s research capabilities will enable the development of prototypes with the potential to scale. Engaging students in real-world cases will also help them develop practical skills in analytics and management.
Colonel Ihor Obolienskyi, Commander of the Khartiia Corps: “The new Ukrainian military is a military that thinks. We cannot afford to remain bound by the culture of the past. We are developing commanders who can analyze, make decisions, and teach others. That is why our partnership with KSE is about more than education. It is a step toward institutional advantage that will help us prevail through quality and save lives.”
The partnership will also include support programs for veterans, service members, and their families, including reskilling courses, entrepreneurship training, and assistance with the transition to civilian life.