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LVIV IS THE UPCOMING TECHNOLOGICAL CENTER OF EASTERN EUROPE

The center of technical education in Ukraine, the city of innovative projects and startups, and the most robust tech community. Welcome to Lviv, the city with opportunities for everyone.

DISCOVER THE LAND OF TECH TALENTS

Ukraine has always been a hub of creativity and innovation. Its outstanding talent pool is now reaching 228,000 software developers, with the tech industry projected to generate $10 billion by 2025. Furthermore, 20% of the world’s leading companies have offices in Ukraine, more than 110 R&D centers by multinational corporations are based in the country, and over 100 Fortune 500 companies have chosen Ukrainian IT services.

1st

In Europe
in terms of
the IT service exports

7th

In the world
in freelance
workforce
quality

11st

In terms of the
world’s top
developers

35k Tech professionals work in Lviv
5k Tech graduates annually
25% Average annual forecast for industry growth

FROM CULTURE CAPITAL
TO BUSTLING TECH HUB

In addition to its historical heritage, cultural and touristic importance, the western city of Lviv has been showing steady growth in the past few years, becoming one of the major tech hubs in the country.

Lviv is now home to 550 tech companies and the HQs of global software providers. According to the Global Outsourcing 100 2022, 10 out of 20 Ukrainian tech companies included in the top shortlist, have chosen Lviv as the place to have offices or headquarters.

As an investment destination, the tech market in Lviv is an economically attractive venue for starting a tech business. The city boasts a highly qualified human capital and offers many opportunities for potential companies due to the high-quality services, making Lviv one of European tech’s most competitive centers.

LVIV IT CLUSTER: DRIVING CHANGE THROUGH COMMUNITY

In 2011, a community of the leading tech companies, municipal authorities, and educational institutions formed the Lviv IT Cluster with an aim to improve the local economy and provide a sustainable income for the city. The initiative was set up within the Lviv Competitiveness Strategy, and since its launch, continues to implement large-scale projects that contribute to positioning Lviv as one of the attractive tech hubs, both in Ukraine and in the CEE. Lviv IT Cluster unites over 200 member companies, almost 30,000 tech professionals in Lviv with many more across the country, and implements projects in such areas as promotion, education, development of international relations, and infrastructure.

KEY TECH INDUSTRY
PROJECTS IN LVIV

IT ARENA
IT PARK
IT EXPERT

IT ARENA

One of the most anticipated tech events in Eastern Europe annually hosted in Lviv at the end of September. IT Arena brings together over 5000 tech-savvy attendees from over 40 countries, dozens of aspiring startups, and 100 speakers from all over the world.

5000+ attendees
150 startups
100speakers
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IT EXPERT

The initiative aims to modernize tech education in Lviv universities by updating curriculums and creating new Bachelor programs. Through cooperation between universities and tech companies, 18 brand new degree programs have been launched, including a BSc in IoT, AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity, etc.

17 innovative Bachelor programs
4200+ students
150+experts and teachers
Visit IT Expert

LVIV TECH
MARKET RESEARCH

ENSURING THE RESILIENCE OF UKRAINE’S IT INDUSTRY

$8.5 billion is an expected export revenue for IT

In January-May 2022, Ukraine’s IT industry demonstrated growth compared to the same period in the previous year. According to IT Research Resilience, export revenue may reach $8.5 billion by the end of the year if the situation remains unchanged.

As of May 2022, 85% of companies entirely or almost entirely resumed business activity to pre-February 24 indicators. 63% of companies noted a positive financial result, and 13% – an income increase of 25-50%.

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MARKET RESEARCH

550 TECH COMPANIES

AND OVER 35,500 OF TECH PROFESSIONALS

In 2022, the number of tech companies in Lviv increased by 8% and now has reached a total of 550 companies. The number of tech professionals continues to grow: 35,500-36,000 specialists have chosen the city for life and work. The number of IT specialists is increasing owing to the IT industry development in Lviv and the region, and due to the relocation, as over 4,277 IT specialists have moved to the Lviv region after the full-scale invasion started. Almost half of IT professionals – 46% work in companies with 251+ employees.

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MARKET RESEARCH

AN ESTABLISHED MARKET OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED SPECIALISTS

9,000+ SENIOR-LEVEL IT PROFESSIONALS

Lviv’s technical talent pool comprises 77% of Middle, Senior, and Lead specialists. 34% have more than 6 years of total work experience in the IT industry, and 5% – have more than 15 years of professional experience. Half of all IT specialists work as Software Development Specialists. 70% is the share of technical specialists in general.

80% of the IT companies’ CEOs see the prospects for further development of Lviv as an IT hub – among all the respondents and those who relocated their employees to the region.

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