Research projects
Sponsor:
German Federal Ministry for Education and Research
Management:
Dr. Oleksandr Zabirko and Dr. Alina Strzempa
Runtime:
2022-2026
Sponsor:
Chair of Leadership and Organisation, University of Regensburg
Management:
Dr. Andreas M. Hilger and Prof. Dr. Thomas Steger
Runtime:
2021-2026
The project analyses Ukrainian ICT (Information and Communication Technology) firms who have demonstrated remarkable resilience during the ongoing war, employing a range of strategies to adapt, survive, and even thrive in the challenging environment over the period from 2021 to 2025. Particularly escape-based internationalisation including a relocation of operations and shifts to becoming a footloose industry have proven successful. Many companies moved their staff and infrastructure to safer regions within Ukraine or to neighbouring countries. Due to their technological core competencies, Ukrainian firms are also forerunners in remote work adaptation. Leveraging the existing culture of remote work in the ICT industry, firms transitioned seamlessly to fully remote or hybrid models, ensuring continuity despite infrastructure disruptions.