On October 17-18, 2024, the kick-off meeting of the project “Research and Innovation Strategy for Lviv Polytechnic National University dedicated to White-Emitting Organic Lighting Systems” (HELIOS), funded by the Horizon Europe program, took place in Kraków, Poland. This project, which brings together leading scientists and researchers from Ukraine, Lithuania, the United Kingdom, Latvia, and Luxembourg, aims to revolutionize the field of organic lighting technologies. The project coordinator is Lviv Polytechnic National University, represented by Prof. Iryna Yaremchuk, the Head of the Department of Electronic Engineering.
The HELIOS project is designed to enhance the scientific and innovation capacity of Lviv Polytechnic and its international partners within the framework of the Twinning program. Participants are focused on developing ultra-efficient single-molecule white-light emitters for solid-state lighting devices (WOLEDs and WLEDs), which have the potential to improve the efficiency of modern lighting systems significantly.
“I am very excited about the start of the HELIOS project, as we have a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation organic lighting systems significantly. Participation in this project is an opportunity for us to conduct cutting-edge scientific research and strengthen international partnerships and knowledge exchange with leading experts from Europe. I hope that the results of our work will significantly enhance the efficiency of modern lighting technologies and create new opportunities for young researchers at Lviv Polytechnic,” said the project coordinator, Iryna Yaremchuk.
The primary objective of the HELIOS project is to develop innovative white lighting technologies. Participants are focused on creating single-molecule white-light emitters that can deliver breakthroughs in cost-performance ratio. The project actively facilitates knowledge transfer through personal exchanges, training sessions, and workshops, fostering close cooperation between researchers from Lviv Polytechnic and international partners. Special attention is given to expanding career opportunities for young researchers through short- and medium-term exchanges, summer schools, and joint PhD training programs. The project also aims to enhance participants’ project management skills, particularly in proposal preparation and the management of EU-funded projects. Active communication and wide dissemination of research outcomes are expected to strengthen the project’s scientific standing internationally, increasing its impact on organic lighting systems.
During the kick-off meeting, participants discussed the project’s implementation strategy, the work phases, and the tasks for each of the eight work packages in detail. The meeting concluded with defining key tasks for the upcoming year, aimed at ensuring the successful realization of the ambitious goals of the HELIOS project.
