The SME Resilience Alliance, established during the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 in Berlin, brings together international resources to support small and medium-sized businesses in Ukraine. The Alliance currently has 37 members implementing 122 projects and programs funded by 24 donors and implemented by at least 47 organizations and agencies. In partnership with the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), it continues to work actively to help entrepreneurs strengthen their resilience, increase their competitiveness, and contribute to the country’s economic recovery. Every month, we introduce entrepreneurs to current programs and initiatives that promote SME development.
What programs are available for entrepreneurs now?
Economic Recovery Bootcamp
A free training program that helps SMEs adapt to challenges, build resilience, and develop entrepreneurial skills. It includes three courses from the world’s leading universities (Harvard, University of Virginia, Rice), which have been translated into Ukrainian for the first time. These courses improve entrepreneurial skills in finance, programming, and strategic growth.
Additionally, the program includes a specially designed course “How to start your own business in times of uncertainty: a step-by-step guide from leading Ukrainian entrepreneurs.”
Where to register: on the Prometheus platform (Bootcamp program) by following the link.
The initiative is implemented by the EBRD in partnership with Prometheus and funded by Switzerland under the EBRD Small Business Support Facility.
AgriAcademy
The digital platform aims to increase the competitiveness and sustainable development of Ukraine’s key economic sector, which has suffered significant losses due to the Russian invasion. It offers more than 240 hours of training in the areas of agronomy, process management, sales and retail, agricultural innovation, etc. Specialized online courses are adapted for Ukrainian entrepreneurs and integrated into the master’s programs of agricultural universities.
Access: free of charge on the AgriAcademy platform at the link.
The initiative is funded through the EBRD’s Ukraine Stabilization and Sustainable Growth Multi-Donor Account (Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the European Union as the largest donor).
Artificial Intelligence for entrepreneurs in Ukraine
A free video course on effective work in the digital environment aimed at increasing business sustainability and growth. It contains 10 video lessons with practical tips on how to use AI in business, automate processes, and increase efficiency.
Access: free of charge via the link.
The initiative is implemented by the EBRD in partnership with the Kyiv School of Economics and funded by Switzerland under the EBRD Small Business Support Facility.
Clusters4Regions
A joint initiative of the Ministry of Economy and the UCORD project aimed at developing SMEs through access to resources, national and international networks, cluster support, and competitiveness. SMEs, as potential or existing members of targeted clusters, can join the following activities: strategic sessions and trainings, development and implementation of regional projects aimed at cluster development, conferences and networking, participation in the formation of SME support and cluster development policies at the regional and national levels, access to information on financial opportunities, including grants and financial incentives for cluster enterprises.
Where the initiative is available: with the support of pilot Regional Development Agencies in Sumy, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytsky, Ternopil, Volyn and Odesa regions.
Contact: info@clusters.org.ua
The initiative is implemented by the Ukrainian Cluster Alliance with the support of the Ministry of Economy and the UCORD project, funded by Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in partnership with NIRAS Sweden AB.
Source: https://me.gov.ua/
