About the project
BRIDGE is an international educational project of Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University developing resilient governance in Ukraine in line with EU standards.
Full title: Building Resilient Governance Based on EU Standards: Digital Security, Strategic Communications, and Countering Hybrid Threats (BRIDGE).
Programme: Erasmus+ Jean Monnet · Funded by: the European Union · Implemented by: Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University · Duration: 1 October 2026 — 30 September 2029.
About the project
BRIDGE is an international educational project of Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University aimed at developing resilient governance in Ukraine in line with European Union standards. The project brings together three interconnected areas: digital security, strategic communications and countering hybrid threats.
Amid digital transformation, the spread of disinformation and growing information and cyber threats, the ability of public institutions and local communities to detect risks in time, make sound decisions and respond effectively to crises is becoming especially important.
BRIDGE aims to strengthen the link between academic research and public administration practice, to share European experience and to develop the competences needed to keep democratic institutions in Ukraine resilient.
Project goal
To systematically strengthen the resilience of Ukrainian public institutions by introducing European standards in digital security and strategic communications, and by connecting academic research on hybrid threats with governance practice at local and regional level.
Priorities and topics
BRIDGE combines EU standards with practical solutions for resilient governance.
Key priorities
- Digital transformation and advanced digital skills
- Participation in democratic life and countering disinformation
- Inclusion, diversity and accessible knowledge
- Resilient societies and institutions
Thematic areas
- Digital security and cyber resilience
- Strategic and crisis communications
- Countering hybrid threats
- Multi-level governance and EU standards
European regulatory framework: NIS2 • DSA • GDPR • principles of transparency, the rule of law and protection of digital human rights.
Target groups
The project brings together education, the public sector, business and the research community.
- Students — college, bachelor’s and master’s students, in particular public administration, management, cybersecurity and related fields.
- Public sector — civil servants and local self-government officials, community leaders and civil society organisations.
- Business — small and medium-sized enterprises, with a special focus on women entrepreneurs and business digital resilience.
- Academic and research community — lecturers, PhD students and young researchers, universities and education partners.
Why it matters
BRIDGE will help integrate Ukraine’s education and research community into the European academic area and build the practical competences needed to respond to today’s security challenges.
The project combines European standards, educational innovation and practical tools to support more resilient, accountable and effective governance in Ukraine.
BRIDGE — knowledge, competences and practical solutions for resilient governance in the face of today’s challenges.