On October 7, 2026, a delegation from the State Scientific Organization
«Leonid Pogorilyy Ukrainian Scientific Research Institute of Forecasting and Testing of Machinery and Technologies for Agricultural Production» (Leonid Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT) visited the State University of Trade and Economics (SUTE). The delegation was represented by Director Stanislav Khalin, Dr. Sc. (Econ.), and Deputy Director Tetiana Haidai.

During the visit, a constructive meeting was held with the Rector of SUTE, Anatolii Mazaraki, Dr. Sc. (Econ.), Professor, as well as deans of faculties and academic staff. As a result of the negotiations, the Memorandum on Partnership was officially signed between SUTE and Leonid Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT. The memorandum outlines strategic cooperation in scientific and educational spheres, the joint preparation and execution of international initiatives, and namely the integration of Leonid Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT into the implementation of the international AGREE project, co-led by SUTE.

Representatives of Leonid Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT toured SUTE’s research and educational infrastructure, visiting specialized laboratories at the Department of Commodity Science and Customs Affairs and the Department of Commodity Science and Pharmacy, among other academic units. The guests highlighted the high standard of analytical instrumentation and facilities for scientific research.

During the meeting with the SUTE Project Coordinator, Prof. Taras Karavayev, the key operational vectors of cooperation under the AGREE project were outlined, including:

• Field Testing and Validation: Using Leonid Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT’s experimental production facilities and testing grounds for practical field trials and validation of agricultural AI-driven IT solutions developed within the AGREE framework under real operating conditions;
• Establishment of Demonstration Sites: Setting up experimental field plots to showcase AI-based sustainable agricultural practices;
• Joint R&D Initiatives: Conducting collaborative research projects aligned with AGREE priorities and developing novel agri-tech solutions powered by digital technologies;
• Expert Consultation and Implementation: Engaging Leonid Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT’s leading specialists for expert advice, evaluation, and support in the practical deployment of project outcomes.

This newly established partnership creates a robust bridge between academic theoretical achievements and their practical implementation at field scale, ensuring the high efficiency, scalability, and long-term sustainability of the AGREE project results.