Unite for Trade – A New Program for Businesses in Zhytomyr Region Begins!
Export Opportunities for Zhytomyr Region
We are proud to announce the launch of Unite for Trade — a new year-long initiative designed to support businesses, develop export potential, and build sustainable value chains in the Zhytomyr region.
If you have not yet known where to turn for help in growing your business’s export capacity — this program is for you.
Unite for Trade is a unique opportunity to do it the right way — systematically and free of charge. You will receive a step-by-step roadmap to enter foreign markets, strengthen business processes, and build partnerships with both Ukrainian and European companies.
Unite for Trade is more than just a training program.
It is a platform for business scaling, finding new partnerships, mentorship, integration with the European market, and creating a business community ready to meet today’s global challenges.
On June 15, 2025, the first stage of the program was launched — the call for applications from 30 export-oriented companies in the region.
This is a great opportunity for mature companies already active on the domestic market and ready to:
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expand their export geography or enter new market segments
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adapt their business to ESG standards
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strengthen leadership and management skills
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seek new partners and gain international visibility
The program includes:
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an intensive training course on export planning
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implementation of sustainable business practices through gamified challenges
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international online forums and educational visits to Estonia
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participation in regional business clubs
Duration: September 2025 – August 2026
Official program launch: August 2025
Participation is free of charge
The program will engage approximately 100 companies in five key sectors:
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Manufacturing (wood processing, textiles, ceramics, etc.)
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Agro-processing
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Mechanical engineering and electrical industry
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Creative industries
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Chemical industry
Applications are accepted until June 30, 2025 via this link:
👉 https://forms.gle/NgjK8QUh4MUJjtmr5
The Unite for Trade program is designed and implemented by the Visionest Institute (Estonia) in cooperation with the Office for Entrepreneurship and Export Development within the national project Diia.Business and the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Estonia in Zhytomyr.
T he program is funded by ESTDEV – Estonian Centre for International Development.
Visionest Institute (Estonia) is a leading expert organization specializing in entrepreneurship development, digital transformation, and regional economics. They have implemented dozens of programs for small and medium-sized enterprises across Eastern Partnership countries, including Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia. Their portfolio includes training accelerators, support for cluster initiatives, digital upgrade programs, and innovation-driven development.
The Office for Entrepreneurship and Export Development, within the Diia.Business national project, is a leading platform supporting SMEs in Ukraine by providing access to consultations, educational opportunities, and international networking.
This is a chance to tap into proven European practices and unlock new growth horizons for your business.
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📞 For more information, please contact the Regional Development Agency of Zhytomyr Region:
Office 401, Building 1, S.P. Korolyov Square, Zhytomyr, 10003, Ukraine
Tel: +38 098 579 32 39, +38 093 43 79 613