On June 28, the first meeting of the members of the AgriTech Committee of the IT Ukraine Association took place, with the participation of Iryna Aldakimova, CEO of UGLA ERP. The purpose of the meeting was to get to know each other better and agree on the committee’s future work plan. Participants discussed general issues and tasks of the committee, and Iryna Aldakimova shared her experience and ideas for developing the AgriTech direction.

Key tasks of the committee:

Development of the AgriTech ecosystem

Participants agreed that one of the key tasks of the committee should be to promote the development of the AgriTech ecosystem in Ukraine. This includes establishing interaction between technology companies, agricultural producers, scientific institutions, and government bodies.

Support for innovation

The committee should also focus on supporting innovative AgriTech solutions. This may include launching acceleration programs, seeking investments, organizing hackathons, and other initiatives to stimulate the development of new technologies.

Digitization of the agricultural sector

An important area of the committee’s work is promoting the digital transformation of the agro-industrial complex. This includes educational activities, assistance in technology implementation, and interaction with regulatory bodies.

Next steps for the committee’s work:

Strengthening cooperation

Participants hope that effective interaction between committee members will enable the implementation of ambitious plans for the development of the AgriTech ecosystem in Ukraine.

Stimulating innovation

The committee aims to become a driving force for the implementation of innovative technologies in the agro-industrial sector.

Industry growth

A key expectation is a significant increase in the level of digitization and technological transformation of Ukraine’s agricultural sector.

Overall, the first meeting of the AgriTech committee was productive, demonstrating the interest and readiness of its members for joint work.