Olha Musiienko

Project Manager / Grant & Innovation Coordination

Project Manager at the Science Park of Additive Technologies Sikorsky Challenge, responsible for preparing, coordinating and implementing international and national innovation projects.

Expertise:

  • management of international grant, innovation and R&D projects (EDIH, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, etc.);
  • preparation of project concepts, grant applications, application forms and supporting documentation;
  • coordination of interdisciplinary teams, interaction with partners, donors and other stakeholders;
  • planning, monitoring project implementation, risk management and KPI tracking;
  • preparation of technical, financial and substantive reporting in accordance with donor program requirements.

Scientific Component:

  • research experience in biomechanics, additive manufacturing (3D printing), polymer and composite materials;
  • participant in national and international research, innovation and grant projects;
  • author of more than 20 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, 100+ conference abstracts at national and international conferences, 4 educational and methodological manuals and 4 utility model patents;
  • head of a student research club, mentor for student research projects and startup teams, supporting their development from idea and design to prototyping and presentation of results;
  • actively develops international scientific cooperation, academic mobility, and the integration of students and young researchers into international research initiatives.

Practical Value:

  • ensures comprehensive project management at all stages — from concept development and application preparation to implementation, results monitoring and final reporting;
  • coordinates interaction between donors, partners, experts and technical teams, ensuring effective communication among all project participants;
  • monitors adherence to the timeline, key performance indicators (KPIs), budget and grant program requirements.

Impact:

  • attracting funding for the development of innovation infrastructure
  • supporting projects in rehabilitation, education and technology
  • developing partnerships between science, business and government
  • ensuring the implementation of projects with measurable results for society

Works within the logic of European innovation programs:

  • idea → funding → implementation → impact