Winners in Six Categories:
- Improving the Business Environment and Promoting the Entrepreneurial Spirit: NGO SILab Ukraine with the project “Collaborate for Impact”;
- Investing in entrepreneurial skills: RWBN (Rural Women Business Network) public association with its project “Empowering Women Entrepreneurship Program”;
- Supporting the Digital Transition: YouControl with the project “ESG Profile”;
- Supporting the Internationalisation of Business: Public Union Ukrainian Cluster Alliance with the project “Professionals4Ukraine”;
- Supporting the Sustainable Transition: NGO FIABCI-Ukraine with the project “Rebuilding Ukrainian Cities Green 2030 (Rebuild Green 2030)”;
- Responsible and Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Association of Entrepreneurs Veterans ATO with the project “Veteran Business”.
Based on the results of the final evaluation, which took place on June 19, 2025, Ukraine will be represented at the European stage of the European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) by:
- Association of Entrepreneurs Veterans ATO with the project “Veteran Business”;
- NGO “SILab Ulraine” with the project “Collaborate for Impact”.
Projects were evaluated based on the following criteria: originality and feasibility of the initiative, its impact on the local economy, improvement of interaction with stakeholders, and potential for scaling up at the European level.
The jury also awarded the project “Empowering Women Entrepreneurship Program”, implemented by the Rural Women Business Network public association, with the Grand Jury Prize for the most creative entrepreneurial initiative.
The UEPA 2025 is initiated by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, the Entrepreneurship and Export Development Office, and the national project Diia.Business within the EU4Business: SME Policies and Institutions Support (SMEPIS) project, implemented by Ecorys in consortium with GIZ Ukraine, BRDO, and Civitta, with financial support from the European Union.