As part of the training course “Innovative Entrepreneurship and Startups in the EU (Experience for Ukraine)”, implemented with the support of the European Commission within the framework of the Jean Monnet Chair EU_STRENGHTS* project, regular training sessions were held on January 12–13, 2026. These sessions, delivered by Vitaliy Omelyanenko, were dedicated to the development of business and startups based on best European practices.
The course is taught by Professor Oleksandr Kubatko, Head of the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Business Administration, while the project is managed by Associate Professor Inna Koblianska.
On January 12, course participants studied the financing landscape in the European Union, financial strategies, and grant opportunities for business. During the lectures and training sessions, key EU instruments for supporting entrepreneurship were discussed, along with the possibilities for adapting them to the needs of Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises.
On January 13, the training focused on adapting business models to EU markets, scaling up operations, and business internationalisation. Participants analysed the main challenges and opportunities for SMEs entering European markets, drawing on practical cases and the experience of EU countries.
The course combines European approaches to innovative entrepreneurship, practical tools, and expert knowledge, contributing to the development of competencies necessary for business and startup growth within the European economic space.
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.
