Astarta and the Ukrainian Catholic University have completed a joint educational and innovation project. As part of it, students from the Faculty of Applied Sciences worked on a real production task for the company. This year, the collaboration focused on the grain-elevator segment — one of the key links in the agro-industrial complex.
Students specializing in Computer Science and Systems Analysis explored how digital tools can improve the efficiency of grain-elevator operations. They analyzed grain intake and movement processes, worked with large sets of operational data, visited one of Astarta’s elevators, and studied the production logic on site.
Based on these insights, student teams developed five system prototypes capable of identifying bottlenecks in real time and visualizing the workload of key operational stages.
During the final presentation, Astarta’s managers highlighted the comprehensive approach the students demonstrated, combining data analysis, process modeling, and intuitive visualization. The solutions presented may serve as a foundation for the further digital transformation of the company’s elevator business.
The project proved valuable for both sides: students gained hands-on experience working with real production constraints, while Astarta received new insights, fresh perspectives, and potential tools for optimizing operations.
We are confident that this is only the beginning of productive long-term cooperation!