“The Power of Opportunities” – entrepreneurship training from ARRKO!

Registration is now open for the “Power of Opportunities” entrepreneurship development programme!

Kyiv Regional Development Agency is launching a new project, “Power of Opportunities” — a practical training programme under the “Resilience: Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Labour Market in Ukraine” initiative.

This project was created for residents of Kyiv Oblast who are looking for new economic opportunities, seeking to restore or start their own business, develop entrepreneurial skills and receive support on the path to financial independence.

We invite individuals who belong to one or more of the following categories to take part:

▫️internally displaced persons

▫️veterans (male and female) and members of their families

▫️people with disabilities and family members providing care for them

▫️people aged 50+

▫️single mothers/fathers

▫️parents of large families

▫️parents of children aged 0–6

▫️people with an income below the subsistence minimum

▫️those who lost their job or business due to the full-scale war

What does the programme involve?

• developing or refining a business idea;
• training in financial planning, marketing and operational management;
• an introduction to fundraising and inclusive entrepreneurship;
• integrating AI into business processes;
• individual consultations and mentoring support;
• the opportunity to submit a business plan for a grant funding competition.

Training will take place in a blended format: online (Zoom) and offline in Kyiv. Participants in the offline modules will receive stationery and meals.

• The first wave starts in July 2025.
• Applications are accepted until 14.07.2025 (23:59): https://forms.gle/oPvY6KN7e5nQkakt9

Training is just the beginning. After completing the programme, participants will be able to submit their own business plan for a grant competition, and the project team will provide support in submitting the application and implementing the idea.

We invite those who want to take a new step in their professional life. If you know someone who could benefit from this programme, please share this post!

The “Resilience: Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Labour Market in Ukraine” project is implemented under an agreement between the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency Sida – Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete and Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation Helvetas Ukraine, with the support of Sweden. Responsibility for the content of this material rests with the Kyiv Regional Development Agency.