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UKRAINE MARKET ENTRY | DONOR & IFI OPPORTUNITIES

Find where your business
fits in Ukraine’s recovery.

Building a business in Ukraine requires clarity on which projects match your capabilities, how they are funded and which partners you need.

I advise companies on entering the Ukrainian market and pursuing opportunities funded by donors and international financial institutions (IFIs), from assessing the market and identifying partners to positioning for tenders and preparing proposals.

Ukraine expertise.
International experience.
Business perspective.

I am a Principal Advisor based in Austria, focused on Ukraine market entry and donor- and IFI-funded opportunities.

My background spans international development, public-sector advisory and private-sector business development, including work with the World Bank, PwC Ukraine and international technology and infrastructure companies. I combine an understanding of Ukraine’s institutional environment with practical experience in market development, donor-funded programmes and international tenders.

I hold an Executive MBA from TU Wien and completed Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s programme on the sustainable development of Ukraine. As part of City XXI, I led the self-sufficiency workstream covering energy, mobility and housing. I am a registered management consultant in Austria.

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Market entry and funded opportunities

Support starts with your business priorities: assessing the market, finding suitable projects or preparing to compete for a specific opportunity.

Ukraine Market Entry

For European companies considering entry, expansion or business development in Ukraine.

  • 01 Market and sector assessment to identify where your capabilities fit
  • 02 Market-entry strategy and practical business-development priorities
  • 03 Institutional and stakeholder mapping
  • 04 Reconstruction pipeline and public procurement analysis
  • 05 Potential client and partner identification, with targeted introductions

Donor & IFI-Funded
Opportunities

For companies seeking to access projects financed by international financial institutions, development agencies and international organisations.

  • 01 Donor and IFI programme mapping and opportunity monitoring
  • 02 Opportunity assessment and bid/no-bid support
  • 03 Consortium strategy and partner identification
  • 04 Proposal preparation and coordination
  • 05 Bid strategy and competitive positioning

Programme coverage may include: World Bank Group, EBRD, EIB, European Union, GIZ, Sida, UN agencies and other bilateral and multilateral donors, depending on the assignment.

Support matched to your next decision

01

Market-entry assessment

A focused view of relevant sectors, institutions, partners and entry options.

02

Opportunity review

A shortlist of relevant programmes or projects, with an assessment of fit and next steps.

03

Partner search

Identification and assessment of potential local or consortium partners.

04

Tender support

Help with positioning, consortium development and proposal coordination for a specific opportunity.

05

Ongoing advisory

Regular market updates and business-development support as priorities evolve.

Build your team’s understanding
of the Ukrainian market

Tailored briefings for chambers, business associations and company teams on Ukraine’s reconstruction financing, public procurement, donor and IFI programmes, and market-entry considerations.

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Start with the business decision

01

UNDERSTAND

Clarify your goals, capabilities
and the decision you need to make.

02

ASSESS

Examine relevant markets, institutions,
funding programmes and projects.

03

PRIORITISE

Identify suitable opportunities,
partners and points of engagement.

04

SUPPORT

Agree the next steps and provide support
with outreach, partnerships or proposals.

Across sectors and institutions.

Professional experience and collaboration across business, public institutions and international development.

Energy, Infrastructure and Transport

Energy, Infrastructure
& Transport

  • Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine
  • Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways)
  • Ministry of Energy of Ukraine
Cities and Urban Development

Cities &
Urban Development

  • Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA)
  • Ukrainian hromady (local communities)
Digital Government and Innovation

Digital Government
& Innovation

  • State Judicial Administration of Ukraine
  • State Forest Resources Agency of Ukraine
  • Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine
  • Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine
International Financial Institutions and Development Partners

IFIs & Development
Partners

  • World Bank · EBRD · EIB · European Union
  • FCDO / British Embassy Kyiv · JICA · UNDP · SIDA
  • GIZ · KfW · AFD · Norad
  • UNICEF · WHO · UNOPS · Nefco
Private Sector

Private Sector

  • PwC Ukraine — Government & Public Sector Advisory
  • Technology and digital services companies
  • Engineering, development and real estate companies

Experience gained through consulting, employment and project collaboration.

Discuss your
Ukraine priorities

Tell me what your company is considering: entering the market, finding partners or pursuing a funded project. We can discuss your needs and next steps.

Discuss your priorities
OLENA KUKHTINA Principal Advisor | Ukraine Market Entry & Donor-Funded Opportunities Austria / Ukraine