The Lviv IT Cluster continues to develop tech education in Ukraine by providing young people with access to relevant, in-demand knowledge and skills. After all, it’s the next generation of professionals that will shape the future of the tech industry.
As part of the IT Expert project, the Cluster supports 24 bachelor’s programs at five leading universities in Lviv and Kyiv. From the first year, students work in teams on their own projects under the mentorship of industry experts and gain hands-on experience in tech companies. The most promising ideas evolve into startups that attract investor interest and secure funding. Here are some of the most compelling examples.
A team of students from Lviv Polytechnic National University, studying in the IT Sales program (F4 IT Product Management), developed Strix Vailor — a next-generation smart bracelet designed for extreme situations where every second counts. Unlike regular fitness trackers, Strix Vailor operates on AI, continuously analyzing a user’s vital signs in real time and automatically sending an SOS signal in case of unconsciousness, injury, or danger.
The device targets military personnel, rescuers, extreme athletes, and individuals at higher health risk — in contexts where devices like Apple Watch or Garmin cannot provide the required reliability.
The original idea was to create a simple SOS-sending sensor, but the team decided to evolve it into a fully autonomous device.
“The five of us came up with this idea and worked on making it as perfect and seamless as possible. We met regularly, at least once a week, to discuss every possible challenge. It was important for us to foresee everything,” shares Lidiia Chorna, Team Lead and Project Strategist of the startup.
The team has now finalized the concept and is preparing for the next step — consultations with engineers and industry experts to create a reliable working prototype. Their goal is to create a reliable product that will serve as a true safety guarantee for those who face risk on a daily basis.
Moveo is a startup by team CorraState, formed by students of the Data Science program (F4 System Analysis & Management, Intelligent Data Analysis) at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. It’s a mobile game-social network that turns your real-life activity — walking, running, cycling — into experience points (XP), new character levels, and achievements you can share with others.
Each user in the app has a character that grows with them: every thousand steps equals a new level, which earns points to improve strength, intelligence, or agility. The gameplay includes battles with other users or bosses — the more active you are in real life, the stronger your character becomes in the game.
“Initially, we planned to develop an app to monitor gym workouts, but faced challenges — due to high energy consumption that quickly drained the phone’s battery. So we pivoted to a simpler, step-based model that anyone can use,” explains Arsen Antoshko, team leader of Moveo.
The development took eight months. In addition to the gaming features, the team integrated social elements: users can post “tweets” about their achievements directly within the app.
The team plans to collaborate with gyms and companies for live competitions and team-building events — encouraging people to stay active not only in the game, but in real life too.
Im2be is not just a mobile app, but an innovative tool designed to strengthen family bonds, build common habits, and foster better understanding among relatives. Created by students from the Internet of Things program at Lviv Polytechnic, the project was guided by Yaroslav Klochnyk and an assistant professor of the Department of Computerized Automatic Systems of the Institute of Computer Technologies, Automation and Metrology, Zenovii Veres. With support from Tech StartUp School and the SID City Science Park, the startup attracted international investment and evolved into a full-fledged spinoff led by mentor Mykhailo Veselovskyi.
What makes Im2be unique is the integration of artificial intelligence and modern psychological practices:
What if your family had its own AI helper? Im2be builds a digital space where shared goals, achievements, and emotional well-being become part of everyday life.
Over a year and a half, the team brought on mentors and psychologists from Poland and the U.S. The plan is to develop functionality that will allow predicting potential psychological difficulties in teenagers and adults, in order to prevent them at early stages.
The Mainstream Code team, made up of students in the Cybersecurity program (F5 Cybersecurity) at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, developed Crococode — a gamified platform that turns programming into an engaging quest for school students. Players progress through levels: from writing “Hello World” to designing their own algorithms. Each level includes a theory module followed by hands-on challenges.
“In school, we struggled with how theoretical computer science lessons were. But programming is all about practice. So we decided to build a game that teaches concepts and then immediately lets students apply them,” says Olena Buyan, team leader and designer of Crococode.
To advance to the next level, players must collect three “trophies” — by answering quiz questions, debugging code, or writing mini-programs in Python. The tasks gradually grow in difficulty, helping students develop logical thinking, attention to detail, and algorithmic skills.
The team consists of three members: two Unity developers and a designer. They built the first version in six months and plan to expand the project with new levels and a subscription model — offering premium features while keeping a free version with ads.
Happy Cats is a mobile app that lets users create a digital version of their pet and better understand its behavior and emotional state. The app was created by Stefan Reshevskyi, a student at VPU No. 29. He solely developed both the frontend and backend and designed the app himself.
“I have a cat, and I never really understood its mood or behavior. I realized many people feel the same, so I created an app that helps owners better understand their pets,” explains Stefan Reshevskyi, the app’s creator.
In Happy Cats, users can:
Correct quiz answers earn points that can be used to upgrade the digital cat. The developer also plans to add more breeds, complete the chat feature, and launch branded merchandise — including real-life caps with the app’s logo.
You can learn more about Lviv IT Cluster’s bachelor’s programs and how to apply here
The Lviv IT Cluster continues to develop tech education in Ukraine by providing young people with access to relevant, in-demand knowledge and skills. After all, it’s the next generation of professionals that will shape the future of the tech industry. As part of the IT Expert project, the Cluster supports 24 bachelor’s programs at five […]
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