About the Program
Young Entrepreneurs 2025 is a business-educational program by the Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (NUCC). The program aims to connect ambitious and business-minded individuals from Ukraine and Norway who share a passion for international business and entrepreneurship.
If you're eager to explore cross-border opportunities and gain insight into the Norwegian and Ukrainian markets, this program is for you.
Who Can Apply
We are looking for up to 15 participants from Ukraine* and Norway** who are interested in exploring business opportunities across a variety of sectors. This program is ideal for:
- Individuals with a business idea they wish to develop and introduce to the Scandinavian/EU market
- Entrepreneurs with an existing business looking to expand into Scandinavia/EU
- Professionals working in companies that have potential for entering the Scandinavian or European markets
Participants will work on real-world business cases, either individually or in teams/pairs. These cases will be developed during the program and presented to a jury for feedback at the end.
What You Will Gain
Throughout the program, you will:
- Obtain the skills to transform an idea into a well-structured business case.
- Get insights into bilateral trade relations between Norway and Ukraine.
- Understand the structure and dynamics of both the Ukrainian and Norwegian economical situations
- Gain cultural insights into doing business in Norway and Ukraine
- Build a professional network that spans both countries
- Join the growing Young Entrepreneurs Alumni network and form lasting connections
Program Structure
The program consists of three mandatory parts:
- Part 1 – In-person in Lviv: Week 37 (September 9-12)
- Part 2 – Online: Week 42 (October 15)
- Part 3 – In-person in Kyiv or Lviv: Week 44 (October 28–31)
Focus Areas of the Business Cases
The business cases will focus on trade and entrepreneurship that:
- Contributes to increased economic development in Ukraine
- Strengthens the Ukrainian business environment
- Broadens cross-border networks
- Creates jobs and added-value in Ukraine
- Contributes to Ukraine’s further integration into the EU
- Increases Norwegian-Ukrainian bilateral cooperation
The program includes lectures, workshops, team activities, and input from alumni. Each participant/group will present their business case to a professional jury, which will provide feedback and select the strongest case. The winner will be awarded a one-year membership with NUCC.
Key Goals of the Program
- Facilitate exchange of Norwegian-Ukrainian knowledge and competence
- Identify market opportunities through research and collaboration
- Support economic development by contributing to increased trade between Norway and Ukraine
- Build lasting business partnerships across borders
- Promote understanding of Ukraine’s European integration process
Application Information
📅 Application deadline: June 15, 2025
💰 Participation fee: Free
✈️ NUCC will cover program-related expenses through it’s Norad grants: flight tickets, accommodation, meals, and social activities. Transportation to/from the airports, travel insurance, visa application fees (if needed), and personal expenses will be covered by each participant.
Submit your application here.
If selected, you will be contacted via email.
Contact Person
Maiia Stiupan
Office Manager
maiia.stiupan@nucc.no
*Ukrainians in Norway under temporary refugee status are not able to participate in this program due to travel restrictions.
**Utenriksdepartementet fraråder alle reiser til Ukraina og oppfordrer norske borgere til å forlate landet. Om du allikevel velger å delta gjøres derfor dette på eget ansvar og ved egen avveining av risiko. Deltakere må selv sørge for å tegne forsikringer som dekker deltakeren ved et eventuelt opphold i Ukraina, og må sette seg inn i og følge gjeldende retningslinjer og anbefalinger for reise og opphold i Ukraina. Les mer her. Handelskammeret står ikke ansvarlig for deltakeres sikkerhet, men vil bistå med praktisk tilrettelegging for norsk deltakelse og vil følge gjeldende retningslinjer og anbefalinger for å sikre en tryggest mulig reise. Handelskammeret forbeholder seg retten til når som helst å avlyse programmet eller ekskludere deltagere fra Norge eller andre land utenfor Ukraina.
