Knowledge Rise is a promising European project implemented in the context of building innovative and entrepreneurial potential in higher education institutions for the development of advanced technologies. The project aims to create a transformational European innovation ecosystem based on advanced solutions for the sustainable development of the blue and green economies. The project envisages a radical change in the approach to innovation in higher education, creating strong links between the academic environment and the business community.


Partners: Arctic University of Norway, Technical University of Varna (Bulgaria), G-Force, s.r.o. (Slovakia), Octa Insight AS (Norway), University of Science, Entrepreneurship and Technology (Ukraine), Istanbul Kultur University (Turkey), Kazimieras Simonavičius University (Lithuania), Atam Technology (Turkey), University of Miskolc (Hungary), Kyiv Regional State Administration (Ukraine), Bulgarian Business Forums (Bulgaria).

Fundamentals of Quantum and Nano Materials Science

This short course provides basic fundamental knowledge about the quantum nature of light, about wave-particle duality and the Heisenberg uncertainty relation, about the main quantum effects and limitations, about different models of atoms, about the transition from ordinary materials to nanostructured ones, about quantum technologies and quantum computers, about methods of modeling the electronic structure of atoms.


Engineering Foundations for Green Hydrogen Integration in Gas Pipeline Systems

This short course provides fundamental and engineering knowledge required for the safe and effective integration of green hydrogen into existing and new natural gas pipeline systems. It addresses hydrogen production and properties, materials compatibility, system design, infrastructure adaptation, maintenance and safety considerations.