Dnipropetrovsk Investment Agency DIA had the honour to join the international conference dedicated to the development of the Kryvyi Rih region, “Kryvyi Rih 250: Regional Growth Pole in the Context of Ukraine’s Recovery”, which took place on 28 November 2025 in Kyiv.
The event, initiated by the Executive Committee of the Kryvyi Rih City Council and the Kryvyi Rih Military Administration, brought together representatives of government, business, international organisations and donors.
The main topic of the conference was the discussion of the strategic vision for the development of the Kryvyi Rih region and the presentation of new investment opportunities that will contribute to economic diversification, green transformation of industry, development of cooperatives and agroparks, creation of a supportive business environment, access to finance and support for local innovation, and the development of partnerships for the sustainable growth of the Dnipropetrovsk region in general. Special focus was placed on the role of public investment, as well as the project ‘KRYTSYA: Support for the Recovery of the Kryvyi Rih Region’, which is funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Agency, Proman and the Business Development Fund.
Kryvyi Rih is a large industrial city, the second largest in Ukraine according to industrial production volumes. Kryvyi Rih industrial region plays a leading role in economy of Ukraine and is the main raw material base for the development of ferrous metallurgy, which is crucial for the economic independence and security of the country. The economic potential of the city is represented by about 6,000 enterprises in various sectors: ferrous metallurgy, mechanical engineering, construction materials, chemical, printing, woodworking industry, light industry and food.
Valentina Zatishnyak, director of Dnipropetrovsk Investment Agency (DIA), presented the Investment Guide 2026 for Dnipropetrovsk Region, which focuses on key economic indicators, existing preferences and incentives for investors, as well as current investment opportunities in the region. She also presented the structure of the economy and investments in the region and highlighted the role of SMEs in its formation.
“For our region, SMEs are the driving force for the economy and the most flexible sector, accounting for almost 43% of total sales and about 73% of all jobs in the region (over 535,000 people). Dnipropetrovsk region is the third region in Ukraine in terms of the number of newly created companies (after Kyiv and Lviv region). In 2025 , 1,531 companies and almost 13,000 private entrepreneurs were registered here, which shows how adaptable business is. More than 2,400 companies relocated to the region, 195 of which started their activities in the Kryvyi Rih region, further supporting the local economy,” she noted.
Dnipropetrovsk region is a leader among Ukrainian regions in attracting foreign direct investment, with $5.6 billion. Over 166,000 businesses are registered in the region, with almost 19% of them located in the Kryvyi Rih district. Last year, enterprises and institutions of all forms of ownership made capital investments totaling $1.7 billion.
DIA regional investment portal presents investment and rebuild projects in the following sectors: industry and infrastructure, construction, services, and the agro-industrial complex. These projects are initiated by both enterprises and local communities, including those in the Kryvyi Rih region, which is open to investment and the development of industrial areas. We invite businesses to cooperate with us to develop the region and implement mutually beneficial projects.
