Memorandum on Smart Village TIQUA Signed Between KUNBA, CESTA-SYNERGOATOM, Odesa Region and Ukrainian Women Farmers Council
A strategic Memorandum of Understanding was signed in June 2025 to formally launch the Smart Village TIQUA project — a modular socio-industrial ecosystem designed to support Ukraine's sustainable recovery.
Signatory Parties
- KUNBA (Korea-Ukraine New Building Association) — Lee Yang-goo, President
- CESTA-SYNERGOATOM Platform — Bronislav Kulikov, Chairman of Coordination Council
- Odesa Regional State Administration — Oleh Kiper, Head of Administration
- NGO "Ukrainian Women Farmers Council" — Lyudmila Klebanova, Chairman of the Board
About TIQUA Smart Village
TIQUA is a modular housing cluster (100-150 homes) with integrated agro-industrial and municipal energy infrastructure, inspired by the Israeli Kibbutz model. The name echoes "Tikva" (Hope) and "Mriya" (Dream) — symbolizing Ukraine's renewal and peaceful future.
Key Commitments
- KUNBA: Korean investments, technology transfer, agri-startup incubation, Smart Farming technologies
- CESTA-SYNERGOATOM: Energy infrastructure supervision and industrial park integration
- Odesa Regional Administration: Support for project implementation in the region
- Ukrainian Women Farmers Council: Stakeholder communication and coordination
TIQUA Ecosystem Components
- Smart Agricultural Complex (~100 ha): Winter onion cluster, essential oils, food technologies
- Smart Energy Zone: Solar, biomass, waste-to-energy, decentralized hybrid energy including SMR technologies
- Medical Cluster: Regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy, rehabilitation center
- Municipal Industry: Waste-to-energy complex, water treatment, greenhouse energy
- Digital Infrastructure: AI-Big Data Platform, blockchain-based STO investment ecosystem
- Education Hub: Bilingual programs, STEAM focus, vocational training
Project Partners
JSC WITKOWITZ Atomica, N-BIOTEK Group (Korea), International Regenerative Medicine Association, Ukrainian Venture Capital Association, Cities of Future Foundation, Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce, and others.
The Memorandum establishes a Joint Working Group for synchronized planning and marks a major milestone in Czech-Korean-Ukrainian cooperation for post-war reconstruction.
