🔥 Volodymyr Kryvenko — entrepreneur and family capital architect. His talk will focus on a question many entrepreneurs think about but rarely know where to start: 📌 “How Can You Protect What You’ve Built, Reduce Your Dependence on a Single Business, and Secure Freedom for Yourself and Future Generations?” Entrepreneurs are good at creating: launching businesses, concentrating resources, taking risks, and growing. But at some point, another question arises: how do you prote

On October 23, we’ll visit three major businesses in the Vinnytsia region to see real operations firsthand and learn from their practical experience. The day’s program includes: 🏭 Vinnytsia Food & Flavor Factory — more than 50 types of canned products and the secrets behind maintaining consistent quality. ⚙️ ARPAL — Ukrainian wood-processing equipment sold in 25 countries worldwide. 🏗 FORMATSIA INDUSTRIAL PARKS — 17 resident companies, R&D, manufacturing and logistics all i

Today, we thank everyone who is defending Ukraine. Among Ukraine’s defenders are thousands of IT professionals who are standing up for the country and its future. We are grateful to every one of them for their strength and courage, and for allowing us to live, work, and continue building Ukraine. We remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. And we thank those who continue to defend it today.

Preparing for a grant can often seem more complicated and time-consuming than it actually is. As a result, the first step gets put off. The Grant Express Brief helps you quickly assess your potential eligibility for funding under the “Own Business” program. In this video, we explain why you shouldn’t put off this step and how much time it actually takes to complete the form. 🎯 Ready to explore your opportunities? Then fill out the Grant Express Brief.

The renewed Public Council under the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine (Digital Council of Ukraine) is becoming the largest civil society platform in Ukraine focused on digitalization. Alongside the 35 organizations already represented on the Council, representatives of 16 more organizations have joined — and Vinnytsia IT Association is one of them! Our community is officially represented on the Council by Dariia Nyshporska, CEO of Vinnytsia IT Association. During

Vinnytsia IT Association, together with the Irbis Training Center, has completed the “Dual-Use Technologies in the IT Industry” program. As part of the program, participants explored a new technological field, worked with a simulator, and gained hands-on experience with microdrones and Mavic flights. Thank you to all participants for their engagement, and to the Irbis Training Center for the partnership and the opportunity to implement this program. We continue to create oppo

Many entrepreneurs put off applying for a grant because they assume that preparing an application requires complex calculations and a lot of time. In reality, the first step is to understand whether your business meets the program requirements and how much funding you may be eligible for. In this video, we explain how to get started without lengthy preparation or complicated calculations. The Grant Support Service by the IT Association of Vinnytsia and UME Ecosystem helps det

📍 October 23–25 | Vinnytsia, Ukraine Our annual event for decision-makers. 3 days • 3 companies • 15+ speakers and practitioners • 150+ participants What to expect: — visits to companies and a chance to see real business processes from the inside; — discussions on AI, technology, and business decision-making; — interactive formats, exhibition stands, and opportunities for professional networking; — honest cases, challenging questions, and insights from experienced practition

Start-up capital is one of the main challenges for those planning to launch their own business. The Own Business grant program can be one option for covering start-up costs. In this video, we explain what opportunities the government support program offers, how the funding can be used, and where to start when preparing your application. 🎯 Want to find out whether your idea is eligible for grant funding? Fill out the Grant Express brief (https://lnkd.in/d3jKNrMK) and get a fr

The “Own Business” program is now operating under updated terms. The changes cover grant support categories, available funding amounts, and job creation requirements. Different grant funding conditions apply to those planning to start a business and to existing businesses. In this video, we explain what has changed in the program, who is eligible for a grant, and what requirements are important to consider before submitting an application. 🎯 Want to understand how much fundi

On September 4, representatives of Ukraine’s IT industry met with Deputy Ministers of Economy and Environment Vitalii Kindrativ and Oleksandr Tsybort. The meeting focused on the most critical issues for businesses, the Government’s current economic priorities, and support programs for the private sector. Key topics discussed included: ✅ drivers of economic growth and support instruments for the services and IT sectors in the draft state budget; ✅ critical macroeconomic risks

Dozens of Ukrainian and international grant programs are available for AI and Dual-Use projects. However, each program has its own priorities, requirements, and selection criteria. That’s why it is important not just to find available programs, but to identify those that match your project, its stage of development, and your business needs. In this video, we explain where to look for grant funding for AI and Dual-Use projects and how to determine which opportunities are worth

The loss of a critical specialist can have financial and operational consequences for a company. These may include workload redistribution, project delays, costs associated with finding and replacing a specialist, and potential impact on client relationships. That is why it is important to assess not only the likelihood of such a scenario, but also its potential cost to the business. This helps identify which roles are most critical, where a risk could have the greatest finan

Grant funding can be relevant not only for companies with years of experience. Some programs are specifically designed for those who are just starting their own business or are in the early stages of development. In such cases, what matters may not be a company’s financial performance over previous years, but rather the quality of the business idea, its potential, understanding of the market, and the team’s ability to bring the idea to life. In this video, we explain why not

Vinnytsia IT Association, together with the “Irbis” Training Center, is implementing the “Dual-Use Technologies in the IT Industry” program, which helps IT professionals explore a new technological field and gain practical skills. As part of the program, participants complete online training, work with a simulator, and can also participate in practical activities, including microdrone demonstrations and Mavic flights. This format allows participants to combine theory with pra

35 years ago, millions of Ukrainians made a historic choice — choosing a free, sovereign, and independent state. But independence is not just an event that happened on one day. It is a journey we continue every day by defending our country, working, creating, and building the Ukraine we want to see tomorrow. Today, we wish all of us peace and the opportunity to live, work, grow, and create in our own country. We are grateful to those who defend Ukraine and our freedom every d

Grant funding is not simply an opportunity to secure resources for business development. Donors assess how well a project aligns with the program’s objectives, what problem it addresses, and whether the team has the capacity to deliver on its plans. That’s why, before submitting an application, it is important to understand whether your project meets the key criteria of grant programs and what can strengthen your application. In this video, we explore what to consider before

This is an important step toward strengthening systematic support for the technology business community in the Vinnytsia region and expanding opportunities for its growth. As part of the partnership, member companies of the Vinnytsia IT Association will receive special terms for services provided by the Vinnytsia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, including intellectual property protection and other professional business services. To take advantage of this opportunity and lear

The business environment is constantly changing: team composition, role criticality, projects, and clients evolve. A system that was effective a few months ago may not necessarily remain as relevant today. That is why it is important not only to build a risk management system but also to regularly assess its relevance: collect key metrics, analyze changes, and revise approaches and priorities as needed. This approach enables companies to identify emerging risks promptly, adju

Dual-use technologies are no longer a highly specialized field but an area that increasingly intersects with the IT industry — from engineering and software development to data analytics and robotics. The program provides an opportunity to explore a new field, expand your technological profile, and gain practical experience beyond your usual responsibilities. That is why the Vinnytsia IT Association, together with the “Irbis” Training Center, has launched the “Dual-Use Techno