Who can receive a grant? What can the funds be used for? Is it mandatory to create jobs? There are many questions and common myths surrounding the “Own Business” program that may prevent businesses from taking advantage of funding opportunities. In this video, we debunk some of the most common myths about the program’s rules and explain what you need to know before applying. 🎯 Not sure whether your business qualifies under the new “Own Business” rules? The Grant Support Serv

On November 12–13, ReBuild Ukraine 2026, an international exhibition and conference dedicated to Ukraine's recovery, will take place in Warsaw. Tech Synergy Trade House is joining the delegation organized by Kharkiv IT Cluster. Participation in ReBuild Ukraine will serve as the first practical test of the Export Market Access Service, offered by Tech Synergy Trade House to help Ukrainian technology companies enter international markets. The Tech Synergy Trade House team will

Grants under the “Own Business” program must be used in accordance with the program’s requirements. Certain spending categories, including advertising, rent, website development, and software, are subject to specific limits. An incorrectly prepared budget can lead to financial difficulties and even require you to repay the grant. 🎯 The Grant Support Service, provided by the IT Association of Vinnytsia together with UME Ecosystem at Crystal Technopark, supports innovative bus

The second day of the event brought together talks, discussions, and knowledge sharing on artificial intelligence, management, innovation, and the challenges businesses face today. Practical case studies, diverse perspectives, and open dialogue created space for new ideas, professional connections, and solutions relevant to today’s business environment. Thank you to our speakers for sharing their expertise and insights, and to our participants for their active engagement. Spe

The first day of the event was dedicated to Industry Challenges — visits to businesses in Vinnytsia, where participants had the opportunity to see how different production facilities operate, learn about their processes and challenges, and hear directly from the teams about their hands-on experience. We visited several companies, each with its own area of expertise and development journey: Vinnytsia Food & Flavor Factory — a manufacturer of more than 50 types of canned produc

The government offers grants of up to UAH 1.5 million to help existing businesses scale up. Businesses operating in priority sectors may be eligible for an additional 50% in funding. Grant funds can be used to purchase equipment, expand production, improve logistics, implement IT solutions, and cover other business needs. Most importantly, this is not a loan but government support that does not need to be repaid, provided the program requirements are met. 🎯 Want to find out

At Innovation Day 2026, we’re bringing you a debate where it’s not enough to share your opinion — you’ll have to convince the audience, too. And there’s a twist: the debate will take place on elliptical trainers! 🎤 Tatiana Rekalo — HR Director at Lampa Software. 🎤 Anastasiia Pavlyshyna — second-year student at Vinnytsia University of Technology INTITA. What helps you build a career faster: building your own personal brand or working for a well-known company? Can a strong pe

“Business and MedTech Partnerships: How Commercial Companies Can Drive the Development of Biomedical Solutions” 🎤 Pavlo Malovanyi — Founder & CEO of Bionic Group. 🎤 Bohdan Khaietskyi — Founder & CEO of MED OK, Co-founder of Tayra.AI. 💡 How can businesses drive innovation in healthcare? Why are partnerships between technology companies and MedTech startups important for the industry’s development? And how can a promising idea become a solution that works in practice? During

🔥 Andriy Gaday — Founder of keyCRM. His talk is titled “Automation as a Competitive Advantage: Why It’s a Matter of Business Survival, Not Cost Optimization.” 💡 How can businesses automate everyday processes quickly and easily? Which tasks can be handled by automation systems and AI to make teamwork more efficient? Through real-world examples, Andrii will show how automation helps businesses work more efficiently and integrate technology into their day-to-day operations. 🎟

🔥 Anna Virtsan — Unified Platform Owner at UKRSIBBANK, BNP Paribas Group. At Innovation Day 2026, she will deliver a keynote speech titled “From AI Strategy to Real-World Solutions: Business Experience and Regulatory Challenges.” Artificial intelligence is already transforming the financial sector, opening up new opportunities for process automation and business growth. At the same time, its implementation requires compliance with regulatory requirements. Anna will share UKR

The “Own Business” program offers additional grant funding for certain categories of applicants. The amount of additional funding depends on your individual circumstances and business activity. In this video, we explain who may be eligible for an increased grant amount and what you should check before submitting your application. The grant support service provided by the IT Association of Vinnytsia and UME Ecosystem at Crystal Technopark helps you determine the available fund

🔹 Nataliia Frolova — Head of the Legal Affairs Department at the Vinnytsia Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Her presentation will focus on the legal and operational protections for businesses during force majeure events and on how companies can respond to unpredictable situations. 🔹 Elisabeth Reynolds — Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and advisor on industrial transformation (online). 🔹 Yanna Chaikovska — Director of the Municipal Enterprise “

🔥 Anton Yarovyi — Founder & CEO of ARPAL. At Innovation Day 2026, he will share the company’s real-world experience and explain how high demand can become a challenge for a business. We’ll discuss: 🔹 How can a business lose UAH 50 million despite having a large number of customers? 🔹 Why can product quality sell better than marketing? 🔹 Why doesn’t high demand always translate into high profits? 🔹 How can you scale production without compromising quality? 📍 Innovation D

New partnerships often begin with a casual conversation. And the most interesting business decisions are born when people with different backgrounds come together. On October 23–25, Innovation Day 2026 will bring together entrepreneurs, CEOs, company founders, and representatives from various industries to share experiences, discuss business challenges, and discover new opportunities for growth. Participants can look forward to three days of networking, practical case studies

This time, we’re introducing the participants of the panel discussion “Veteran Entrepreneurship as a New Driver of the Economy: From Adaptation to Joint Ventures.” 🔹 Alla Karpenko — Head of the Analytical Department at the Ukrainian Veterans Fund under the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. 🔹 Serhii Kolumbet — veteran, entrepreneur, and owner of Myasko ToGo and VinNut. 🔹 Anastasiia Drachuk — HR at EPAM Ukraine. Veteran entrepreneurship today means new businesses, job

🔥 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