Starting March 2025, the intensive course “Startup the first steps in business: EU and Ukrainian Experience” began for the students of Machine Building College. The lecturer of the discipline is Oleksandr Kubatko, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Business Administration. Within the framework of the discipline, students got acquainted within the peculiarities of the creation and promotion of startups in the domestic and foreign markets. During the meeting, Oleksandr spoke about the opportunities at Sumy State University and the institutional development of the Startup Center of Sumy State University “New Generation” under the leadership of A. Piven. Special attention was paid to the institutional environment and stimulation of start-ups. The specific discussion questions are related to:
- The economic essence of small business in EU and Ukraine. Features of small business development in EU and Ukraine.
- The essence of Start-Up and Business registration. Goals and objectives of the project. Startup principles.
- Stages of development of startup projects.
- Regulatory procedures. Advantages of doing business in different forms in the EU and Ukraine.
The course was based on the results of the educational and scientific project of EU Jean Monnet Module which is currently being carried out at the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Business Administration: Jean Monnet Module “Youth & Business: EU Practices for cooperation” (101126538 – YouthBEU – ERASMUS-JMO-2023-HEI-TCH-RSCH headed by B. Kovalov
