The student team Enactus KNEU, a long-standing champion of the ENACTUS Ukraine national competitions, has successfully implemented over 20 socially significant projects aimed at improving the quality of life not only in their native city but also in other regions of Ukraine. These young men and women have proudly represented Ukraine at international competitions across various continents.

Enactus is the world's largest platform for training the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and social innovators. For nearly 50 years, it has been successfully pursuing its vision: "To create a better, more sustainable world."

Enactus teams design and implement projects that enhance the quality of life and living standards for people with diverse needs. These projects focus on addressing global challenges—including economic, environmental, and social issues—and aim to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Together with academic advisors and supported by business leaders, student teams assess community needs, identify potential solutions to complex problems, and implement projects that positively impact both communities and society. Students gain valuable professional experience and develop essential soft skills through collaboration on various initiatives.

Members of the ENACTUS KNEU team have the opportunity to:

– Develop their soft skills, improve communication abilities, and express their opinions within the framework of goal-setting and decision-making;
– Build friendships, find like-minded individuals and socially responsible partners, and network with professional mentors and alumni who consistently support the team’s work;
– Strengthen leadership qualities and acquire the ability to efficiently perform diverse tasks both as participants and as project managers;
– Gain skills in strategic planning, critical analysis, and performance evaluation;
– Master the organization of formal and informal events within project implementation;
– Acquire practical skills to execute relevant projects that already contribute to improving the lives of various social groups in cities and communities.

The Enactus KNEU team is a multiple-time national champion of Ukraine and a consistent representative of the country at the Enactus World Cup. Since joining the national competition nearly a decade ago, the KNEU team has won six times and has twice been the national runner-up. In 2014, the team was awarded bronze in its league at the Enactus World Cup 2014 held in Beijing.

Among the most impactful projects presented in Beijing and still successfully operating today is “iLearn”—an online platform developed in partnership with the public organization “Osvitoria” and supported by the Vasyl Khmelnytsky Charitable Foundation “Pathways to the Future.” The platform helps orphans and children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds prepare for standardized external examinations.

At the 2015 Enactus World Cup, held in the Republic of South Africa, the KNEU team’s achievements were once again highly praised by international judges, earning them third place in their league. The team, led by captain Illia Sknar (PhD student in Economic-Mathematical Modeling), and consisting of students Maryna Demydenko, Daryna Pasichna, Ihor Shkolnyi (Faculty of International Economics and Management), Hanna Linchak (Finance and Economics Faculty), and Vasyl Hryhorovych (Faculty of Marketing), under the mentorship of Professor Larysa Leontiivna Antoniuk, proved by example that changing the world is possible—with strong will and dedicated effort.

The team presented the results of three successful projects. Among them, “Trypillia: The Connection of Generations” was especially recognized for effectively implementing three UN Sustainable Development Goals. Another notable project, “Palmer”, is an electronic assistant and computer system for controlling robotic hand prosthetics, significantly enhancing their functionality. This innovation holds high potential for commercialization and is particularly valuable for helping veterans of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO).

In late May 2017, at the national Enactus Ukraine competition, the Enactus KNEU team became the national champion for the third time, earning the opportunity to represent Ukraine in London. Under the guidance of Professor L.L. Antoniuk, team members Ihor Shkolnyi (captain), Olha Bandrivska, Nina Zamidra, Olena Khlystova, and Stanislav Vysotskyi made great efforts to present their two projects—Veterans HUB 4.5.0 and OnlineConcilium—at the Enactus World Cup in the UK.

The Enactus KNEU team continues to work on impactful projects each year, striving for ever greater results. Participation in Enactus allows students to make a tangible difference in people’s lives while gaining the experience, skills, and connections needed for a successful career. Enactus students are talented, hardworking, and proactive leaders who combine a competitive spirit and drive for success with integrity and a genuine desire to serve society.

Participation in Enactus provides a profound experience that cultivates leadership, critical thinking, teamwork, and social innovation skills, fosters global connections, and offers the chance to compete internationally on various continents. For the University, this form of extracurricular engagement enhances international accreditation potential and affirms its commitment to quality education and global competitiveness.