The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has announced an open competition for private Ukrainian companies wishing to present their investment projects at an international level. Selected companies will have the opportunity to participate in the Business Fair at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) on July 10-11, 2025, in Rome, Italy.
The Business Fair will run alongside the main conference program, featuring 120 exhibition stands, including 30 from international companies, 30 from Italian companies, 30 from Ukrainian companies, and 30 from Ukrainian regional representatives.
"This is a unique opportunity for Ukrainian businesses to showcase their potential to international partners and investors. Our goal is to present the most promising investment projects in priority sectors for Ukraine’s recovery to secure financing and implementation," said Oleksii Sobolev, First Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine.
Companies must meet specific criteria to apply, including being privately owned, registered in Ukraine with Ukrainian beneficiaries, and operating for at least three years. Eligible sectors include:
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Energy/Renewable energy
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Infrastructure/Transport/Logistics
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Defense sector/Strategic industry
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Manufacturing/Processing/Agribusiness
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Critical materials/Mining
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Innovation/High-tech/Digital technologies
Additional selection criteria include:
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No business operations in Russia
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Creation of value-added products
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Proven track record of successful projects
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At least one investment project that has passed international legal and financial due diligence
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English-speaking company representatives
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Preference for companies with financial reporting under IFRS
Selected companies can send two representatives to the Business Fair at their own travel and accommodation expense. Participation in the Business Fair does not guarantee access to the main URC conference platform.
Investment project submissions must also be registered on the Investment Portal.
The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) is an annual international event aimed at coordinating global efforts for Ukraine's reconstruction. In 2025, the conference will take place on July 10-11 in Rome, Italy.
