Description
“Just Transition through Entrepreneurship“ is a project that aims to support Ukraine’s green recovery and just transition in the face of structural changes, economic challenges, and war-induced disruptions by providing holistic support for aspiring entrepreneurs, existing entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurial support organizations. The project includes four tracks, open for aspiring entrepreneurs, established entrepreneurs, business support organizations and entrepreneurship ecosystem stakeholders.
Applications are now open for the first track of the project, the Businesses Track!
This track supports existing enterprises directly and indirectly related to the coal mining sector. By taking part in this track, entrepreneurs and business managers receive access to direct financial support, mentoring, training, and network development over a period of six months.
What type of support does the project provide?
Financial support of 500 Euros over 6 months per individual to assist with business expenses and personal livelihood support.
Training sessions on business and personal development, such as sustainability management, scaling and export strategies, leadership and personal and professional resilience.
Networking events with experts from Ukraine and the European Union.
Dedicated mentoring with local and international experts tailored to your business sector and current challenges.
Market Access Support in connecting with relevant potential partners in the European Single Market.
Support community Become part of a global community of entrepreneurs across different sectors and levels of expertise where you can connect and exchange knowledge and resources.
We encourage you to apply if:
You are a founder or employed in a key position in a micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise (MSME) that is currently based in Ukraine
Your business is legally registered in Ukraine with a registration date in or prior to October 2023, including registration as a private entrepreneur (FOP)
You are willing to commit to further developing and adapting your business solution to continue growing your operations in Ukraine
Your business has a connection to the target regions (Lviv and Volyn Oblasts)
Women, internally displaced individuals, and teams with a majority of team members being women or internally displaced individuals are given priority in the selection process.
Timeline
March 6th 2024: Call for applications launch.
March 31st 2024: Applications close. Selection process starts.
April 2024: Official kickoff of the Businesses Track.
Find application form here