IT Research

The most relevant data for your company’s stability and growth
About the project

ІТ Research – is a research network with a unique methodology used by the Lviv IT Cluster to conduct extensive studies of the tech market since 2015. 

 

The Lviv IT Cluster provides its members and partners with a high-quality industry analysis, serving as a foundation for validating their own decisions or adapting plans to current market trends.

Research portfolio
IT Research: Salary Report

A unique study of salary trends in the Ukrainian tech market, helping companies optimize reward systems based on accurate data, retain specialists, and be a competitive employer.

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National Research

Offers a comprehensive overview of the tech industry in Ukraine. IT Research Ukraine helps monitor the state and prospects of the tech industry in the country and in each of its regions based on data from government agencies, registries, CEOs and tech specialists surveys. We collect data in collaboration with industry and regional associations and clusters, and include market representatives not affiliated with any specific professional associations, ensuring the most complete picture of the state of the tech industry.

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IT Research Monitoring

Express surveys of the Lviv IT Cluster member companies addressing specific current topics and aimed at supporting community members and providing them with essential decision-making data.

Comprehensive studies on Ukraine’s tech industry

Lviv IT Cluster has developed deep research expertise and conducts extensive research on the tech industry.

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Project benefits
The opportunity to track changes and development dynamics in the tech industry at the city, regional, and national levels.
Access to data on the socio-demographic profile and number of tech specialists, changes in companies’ structure, and a detailed profile of the tech market.
An opportunity to understand the direction of the tech industry and the tech market for all stakeholders: interested businesses, partners and investors, and tech companies of different sizes.
Access to the most accurate data on the impact of the tech industry on local markets, related industries, and the overall economic effect for the stability and growth of your business.

What you receive in the IT Research reports

Why IT Research

 

  • In-depth and precise data generated using cutting-edge tools
  • Comprehensive market overview and a socio-demographic profile of tech specialists
  • Local and global forecasts of future scenarios
  • Advanced analysis to assist in making informed decisions
  • Current compensation trends from experts and market participants
  • Assessments of the economic impact compared to previous years

What makes IT Research unique

 

  • Delving into the urgent industry issues
  • Comprehensive study of local markets and continuous tracking of its dynamics
  • An unbiased approach that extends beyond organizational boundaries
  • Double-checking data validation from open sources
  • Data array reassessment according to market structure
  • Availability of additional exclusive information beyond publicly available reports
Reports

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2015

IT Research Ukraine is the only comprehensive, in-depth study on the state and prospects of the tech industry in Ukraine and its regions, which has no analogs. The project was implemented by the Lviv IT Cluster in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine with the support of the USAID “Competitive Economy of Ukraine” Program.

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599

+9%

+9%

Dynamics of growth of IT companies in Lviv, compared to the previous year

51k

+43%

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Dynamics of growth of IT specialists in Lviv, compared to the previous year

IT Research Resilience – a project that marked the beginning of nationwide research by the Lviv IT Cluster and became the only comprehensive detailed study of the tech industry in Ukraine during the war. In this project, we not only studied the current state of the industry but also formed future development scenarios. The research includes data on the socio-demographic profile and the number of tech specialists, relocation of employees and tech companies’ offices in Ukraine, changes in company structures, and the migration attitudes of tech specialists.

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550

+8%

+8%

Dynamics of growth of IT companies in Lviv, compared to the previous year

35k

+17%

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Dynamics of growth of IT specialists in Lviv, compared to the previous year

We expanded the project within IT Research 6.0 and analyzed the structure and development of the tech industry in two western Ukrainian cities, Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk. The research contains data on the number of tech companies, the portrait of tech specialist, and the economic impact of tech companies’ activities. It also tracks the specifics of tech professionals’ work during the pandemic, attitudes toward vaccination, the structure of human capital, and sources of inflow.

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511

+4%

+4%

Dynamics of growth of IT companies in Lviv, compared to the previous year

31k

+16%

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Dynamics of growth of IT specialists in Lviv, compared to the previous year

As part of IT Research 5.0, we gathered the most up-to-date information on changes and developments in the tech industry in Lviv, its economic effect, and the profile of local tech professionals. In addition to economic indicators, the research also tracks the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tech industry in the city, the dynamics of its growth, and the effectiveness of remote work, as well as changes in industry turnover.

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492

+7%

+7%

Dynamics of growth of IT companies in Lviv, compared to the previous year

26k

+7%

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Dynamics of growth of IT specialists in Lviv, compared to the previous year

IT Research 4.0 tracked changes in the number of tech companies, and examined their structure, especially by the number of employees in Lviv. According to the research data, the growth dynamics of the number of companies in Lviv in 2019 amounted to 45%, which was a significant increase compared to previous years. The research also analyzed the growth dynamics of the tech industry and its economic and financial indicators. IT Research 4.0 monitors changes in the socio-demographic profile of Lviv’s tech specialists and their average monthly income.

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461

+45%

+45%

Dynamics of growth of IT companies in Lviv, compared to the previous year

24k

+20%

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Dynamics of growth of IT specialists in Lviv, compared to the previous year

Within IT Research 3.0, we examined the main characteristics of the tech market in Lviv, determined the economic effect of the tech industry in the city, and conducted a detailed analysis of the tech market and its impact on other business spheres such as real estate, banking, insurance, automotive, horeca, healthcare, education, entertainment, and more. The research provides data on the number of direct employment positions in the tech sector and the total number of jobs created by tech industry activities in Lviv.

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317

+28%

+28%

Dynamics of growth of IT companies in Lviv, compared to the previous year

21k

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Dynamics of growth of IT specialists in Lviv, compared to the previous year

During the second IT Research study, we analyzed the economic impact of the tech industry on other sectors in Lviv, such as real estate, banking, insurance, automotive, horeca, healthcare, education, entertainment, and more. The research provides information about how many jobs one tech specialist creates, the market dynamics, and the economic effect of the tech industry on Lviv. IT Research 2.0 determines the total number of tech companies, their size, and the number of employees in the local tech industry.

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247

+29%

+29%

Dynamics of growth of IT companies in Lviv, compared to the previous year

16k

+14%

+14%

Dynamics of growth of IT specialists in Lviv, compared to the previous year

The first study was conducted in 2015, during which we surveyed over 400 tech specialists and collected unique data about the tech industry in Lviv. We conducted a detailed analysis of the volume, structure, and potential of the local tech market using a comprehensive and highly representative sample, including data collection not only among employees of large companies but also involving medium and micro-companies. The research includes information about sales geography, average income of tech specialists, qualification levels, interests, and more.

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192

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Dynamics of growth of IT companies in Lviv, compared to the previous year

14k

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Dynamics of growth of IT specialists in Lviv, compared to the previous year

Do you want to find out more information?

Please contact the head of the research team – Yaryna Voznyak
yaryna.voznyak@itcluster.lviv.ua

Want to receive an extended version of Research reports?

The detailed IT Research report is available only to Lviv IT Cluster members.

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