Kharkiv Aviation Institute and Norwegian Institute of International Affairs Explore Opportunities for Strengthening Ukraine–Norway Cooperation in Research and Innovation.
On 5 November 2026, Kharkiv Aviation Institute (KhAI) held a meeting with a delegation from the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) to discuss opportunities for strengthening Ukrainian–Norwegian cooperation in research, technological innovation, academic exchange and joint project development.
The meeting focused on identifying areas of mutual interest and developing practical mechanisms for cooperation between the two institutions, building on KhAI's engineering, aviation and technological expertise and NUPI's research and international cooperation experience.
A particular focus of the discussion was the potential for joint initiatives in the development and civilian applications of dual-use technologies, including unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and FPV drones.
Participants exchanged views on potential joint research activities, expert engagement, academic visits and opportunities for KhAI researchers to contribute to NUPI's ongoing projects.
An important part of the meeting was dedicated to identifying potential funding opportunities for Ukrainian–Norwegian cooperation.
