Date: 25–26 March 2026
Time: 14:00–19:00 (Ukrainian time)
Working languages: Ukrainian and English (interpretation provided)
Participation: Free of charge upon prior registration (limited number of seats)
The event is designed to help Ukrainian companies gain a deeper understanding of the specifics of the Norwegian market, assess their export potential, and prepare for effective cooperation with Norwegian partners.
Participants will gain valuable insights into Norwegian business culture, current market trends, effective market entry strategies, and the opportunities created by the Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and the EFTA States.
The seminar will serve as an optimal starting platform for companies producing food or industrial/manufactured goods, as well as for those planning to export products or services to Norway.
Seminar Programme and Key Topics
Day 1 - 25 March
Understanding the Norwegian Market and Business Cooperation
• How the Norwegian market works: key characteristics, demand patterns, and customer behaviour
• Practical insights from NUCC on working with Norwegian partners
• Norwegian business culture, communication style, and negotiation practices
• Key aspects of cooperation with Norwegian companies
• Grants, investments, and financial support instruments from Norwegian and international institutions
Day 2 - 26 March
Practical Aspects of Exporting and Financing
• Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and EFTA (including Norway)
• Rules of origin and customs procedures
• Practical steps to prepare a company for export to Norway
• Typical challenges when entering the market and how to overcome them
• Preparing projects to attract funding and expand exports
Format:
Two-day offline seminar featuring practical presentations, discussions, and opportunities to interact directly with experts.
🔗 Registration is mandatory:
https://forms.gle/WsYX4t15kTqi2VYE6
Organisers
Organisers
The seminar is organised by the Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (NUCC) in cooperation with the Entrepreneurship Support Center of Lviv City Council and the Department of Economic Development of Lviv City Council, with the support of BDO.
