Meet the new winners of the Talents for Ukraine grant program by KSE Foundation — Ukrainians who are shaping the future of our country through science, culture, and innovation.
⭐️Yuriy Stetsyshyn is a Ukrainian scientist, professor, and expert in the fields of chemistry, biotechnology, and materials science—particularly in the development of polymeric bionanomaterials and nanocomposites. His scientific work spans interdisciplinary fields, including chemistry, biology, and physics. Yuriy publishes in international journals such as ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces and the Chemical Engineering Journal. He also promotes STEM education among youth and actively collaborates with universities and schools. His research contributes to the development of innovative technologies for medical, environmental, and industrial applications.
«Life is an unpredictable and fleeting thing — you never know where you’ll win and where you’ll lose», comments Yurii.
⭐️Sergii Klimov is a winemaker and organizer of cultural events. He is the author of over 40 events, including the Kyiv Food and Wine Festival, which has become an important platform for Ukrainian winemakers. He founded the media Uwines, focused on wine culture, and is currently working on launching a new space dedicated to the theme of Ukrainian wines. His book The Untold Story of Ukrainian Winemaking became a bestseller, and his documentary series about Ukrainian wine gained popularity. In 2023, he became one of the initiators of the first Ukrainian stand at the Prowein exhibition and also launched the charitable project Kyiv Streets Wine.
«The most constant thing in life is change», emphasizes Sergii.
⭐️Volodymyr Levsheniuk is an entrepreneur, engineer, and founder of a STEM laboratory specializing in the development and production of educational equipment for natural sciences and engineering education, particularly in the fields of automation, mechatronics, and IoT. Currently, Volodymyr is working on creating a next-generation educational center — a place where anyone interested can gain practical skills by working with modern equipment on real technical projects. He is actively developing partnerships with specialized lyceums and communities, promoting the concept of «learning through creation» and transforming the approach to technical education in Ukraine.
«You need to enjoy life, do good, and believe in people», notes Volodymyr.
The third stage of the grant program has started, and applications can be submitted via the link https://150.foundation.kse.ua/en/form
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