Signed Memorandum of Cooperation Between Georgian Technical University and “Heliguard Company”
23-01-2026
Vice-Rector of Georgian Technical University, Professor Tamar Tsereteli, and General Director of Heliguard Company Giorgi Targamadze signed a cooperation memorandum.
The memorandum aims to collaborate on the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) through an R&D program, which includes the creation of innovative technological solutions, their testing, and implementation in practice. The document also envisages multidisciplinary research in aerodynamics, electrical and electronic engineering, software, artificial intelligence, sensor systems, and cybersecurity.
Special attention will be paid to flight safety, control, and navigation accuracy, data protection, and compliance with international technical standards.
According to the Vice-Rector, the memorandum aims to actively involve students and young researchers in research and engineering processes, create prototypes, and support innovative startup initiatives, thereby contributing to technological transfer and the development of the country’s innovative ecosystem. As Professor Tamar Tsereteli states, such cooperation strengthens the university's role in both civil and defense security, as well as international scientific and technological cooperation.
Georgian Technical University is starting cooperation with “Heliguard” to create, test, and launch into production Georgian unmanned aerial vehicles - drones “Made in Georgia” within the framework of the R&D program. This memorandum implies close cooperation in the research and development project format, a proven model in leading universities worldwide. This process includes multidisciplinary research, such as in the fields of aerodynamics, materials science, electrical and electronic engineering, software, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, which in turn allows the university to include its scientific and research potential in the process of creating innovative technologies. It is important that within the framework of cooperation with “Heliguard”, special attention will be paid to flight safety, reliability, and stability of systems, improvement of sensor and navigation modules, as well as the development of secure control and communication channels. It is important that research processes are conducted in accordance with international standards and regulations, which ensures the practical applicability and market competitiveness of the created technological solutions. Partnership with the company allows us to transform academic research into applied innovations, and students and young researchers to engage in real engineering tasks, from the creation of prototypes to their testing and improvement. In addition, one of the important directions of the memorandum is the strengthening of the innovation ecosystem. In this process, the university will take care of generating ideas, while our industrial partner will support us in their commercialization and technology transfer,” states Tamar Tsereteli.
The project will be implemented based on the Aviation Engineering Program at the GTU Faculty of Transport Systems and Mechanical Engineering. The company “Heliguard” will provide the materials, components, and equipment necessary for drone prototyping, as well as funding for laboratory research and field testing. In addition, the company will ensure the involvement of leading specialists in the field in the educational process, workshops, and training.
The R&D partnership creates the basis for expanding international cooperation, both in terms of joint research projects, international grants, and participation in academic-industrial consortia.
Georgian Technical University, through its cooperation with “Heliguard”, once again confirms its role in ensuring the country’s technological independence, innovative development, and sustainable progress in the field of security.
The memorandum aims to collaborate on the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) through an R&D program, which includes the creation of innovative technological solutions, their testing, and implementation in practice. The document also envisages multidisciplinary research in aerodynamics, electrical and electronic engineering, software, artificial intelligence, sensor systems, and cybersecurity.
Special attention will be paid to flight safety, control, and navigation accuracy, data protection, and compliance with international technical standards.
According to the Vice-Rector, the memorandum aims to actively involve students and young researchers in research and engineering processes, create prototypes, and support innovative startup initiatives, thereby contributing to technological transfer and the development of the country’s innovative ecosystem. As Professor Tamar Tsereteli states, such cooperation strengthens the university's role in both civil and defense security, as well as international scientific and technological cooperation.
Georgian Technical University is starting cooperation with “Heliguard” to create, test, and launch into production Georgian unmanned aerial vehicles - drones “Made in Georgia” within the framework of the R&D program. This memorandum implies close cooperation in the research and development project format, a proven model in leading universities worldwide. This process includes multidisciplinary research, such as in the fields of aerodynamics, materials science, electrical and electronic engineering, software, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, which in turn allows the university to include its scientific and research potential in the process of creating innovative technologies. It is important that within the framework of cooperation with “Heliguard”, special attention will be paid to flight safety, reliability, and stability of systems, improvement of sensor and navigation modules, as well as the development of secure control and communication channels. It is important that research processes are conducted in accordance with international standards and regulations, which ensures the practical applicability and market competitiveness of the created technological solutions. Partnership with the company allows us to transform academic research into applied innovations, and students and young researchers to engage in real engineering tasks, from the creation of prototypes to their testing and improvement. In addition, one of the important directions of the memorandum is the strengthening of the innovation ecosystem. In this process, the university will take care of generating ideas, while our industrial partner will support us in their commercialization and technology transfer,” states Tamar Tsereteli.
The project will be implemented based on the Aviation Engineering Program at the GTU Faculty of Transport Systems and Mechanical Engineering. The company “Heliguard” will provide the materials, components, and equipment necessary for drone prototyping, as well as funding for laboratory research and field testing. In addition, the company will ensure the involvement of leading specialists in the field in the educational process, workshops, and training.
The R&D partnership creates the basis for expanding international cooperation, both in terms of joint research projects, international grants, and participation in academic-industrial consortia.
Georgian Technical University, through its cooperation with “Heliguard”, once again confirms its role in ensuring the country’s technological independence, innovative development, and sustainable progress in the field of security.
