On October 29, 2025, a guest lecture was held for students of Sumy National Agrarian University as part of the course “Innovative Entrepreneurship and Startup Management: EU Experience for Ukraine”, implemented within the framework of the Jean Monnet Chair project “Strengthening EU Leadership and Capacity in Science and Innovation”(101175767—EU_STRENGHTS—ERASMUS-JMO-2024-HEI-TCH-RSCH).
Dr. Oleksandr Kubatko, Professor and Acting Head of the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Business Administration at Sumy State University, delivered the first lecture on the topic of successful startups from Ukraine. In his presentation, the lecturer combined theoretical foundations of startup creation and development with practical cases, showcasing a number of successful examples from Sumy region and across Ukraine.
The event brought together 38 participants – students, lecturers, and researchers of Sumy National Agrarian University. The lecture sparked a lively discussion on entrepreneurship development conditions, the role of innovation in the startup ecosystem, and opportunities for Ukrainian initiatives to participate in European support programs.
Special attention was given to the opportunities provided by EU programs for the development of startups, innovative businesses, and the formation of entrepreneurial competences among youth.
Jean Monnet Chair «Strengthening EU Leadership and Capacity in Science and Innovation» (101175767—EU_STRENGHTS—ERASMUS-JMO-2024-HEI-TCH-RSCH) 2024-2027. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
