annual report
NGO "UKRAINIAN HUB" 2024
2024 was a difficult but productive year, and became a year of implementing new projects and solutions for Ukrainian Hub. Thanks to the efforts of our team and the support of our partners, we were able to implement a number of projects that helped Ukrainians around the world adapt to new realities, find new opportunities for business development, and integrate into local communities.
One of our greatest achievements was holding the third and fourth business camps as part of the program Amarelo Azul, which brought together over 130 Ukrainian women entrepreneurs in Portugal. The program participants gained unique knowledge, developed business models, and received grant support to implement their projects.
We have also significantly expanded our services by launching new platforms:
- Information portal, which has become a reliable source of relevant information for immigrants and entrepreneurs.
- Mentoring platform, which brought together 21 experts who help Ukrainian startups and enterprises accelerate their development.
- Partner platform, which offers special conditions for entrepreneurs from our partners in three countries.
We continued cooperation with our regular partners — Ukrainian American Coordinating Council, Millenium bcp Foundation, European Commission Representation in Portugal and the Embassy of Ukraine in the USAAlso this year we are pleased to establish new important partnerships with Madan Park, Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, Atlantica UniversityWe express special gratitude to Casa do Impacto, LACS, Idea Spaces and Nova School of Business for your hospitality and support of our projects.
These achievements were made possible by our joint work, the enthusiasm of the team, and the trust of our partners and participants. 2024 confirmed that our mission — to help Ukrainians overcome difficulties, build a successful future, and integrate into the global community — is extremely relevant.
We are already working on new projects that will be an important step for the further development of our organization and the Ukrainian business community.
Thank you to everyone who supports us on this journey!
IMPLEMENTED PROJECTS
In 2024, the team Ukrainian Hub continued to fulfill its mission — to support Ukrainian entrepreneurs, startups and internally displaced people during a period of profound change. We strengthened our presence in Portugal and also took an important step in the development of our international network — opening a non-profit organization in the USA. In parallel, we launched new business support tools and developed an environment in which Ukrainian entrepreneurship can grow in Ukraine and beyond.
Relying on partnerships with international organizations, we expanded the impact of our programs, united the Ukrainian community abroad, and strengthened its potential at the global level.
AMARELO AZUL BUSINESS CAMPS
The third business camp of the "Amarelo Azul" program
March – June 2024
The third business camp was attended by 76 Ukrainian women who moved to Portugal as a result of the war.
Main stages of the program:
- Theoretical lectures, practical assignments, networking events.
- The culmination was the Demo Day with a pitching session, where the participants presented their business plans to the jury.
Results:
- The 3 winners received grants to develop their projects: 5,000 euros, 3,000 euros, and 2,000 euros.
- Over 80% camp participants prepared viable business plans.
- 20% established partnerships or found mentors for further development.
Project budget
€28,000 for operations management
€10,000 grant funds awarded to pitch competition winners
Duration of the project
The projects were developed and implemented from March to June 2024.
Target audience
The project was developed and implemented to provide opportunities for Ukrainian women to start a business
Scale of the project
A project of an international scale, were involved participants from different regions of Portugal, who were forced to move from Ukraine
AMARELO AZUL BUSINESS CAMPS
The fourth business camp of the "Amarelo Azul" program
September – December 2024
The fourth business camp was attended by 70+ Ukrainian women who were forced to move to Portugal due to the war in Ukraine.
Main stages of the program:
- Lectures from leading online experts, practical assignments, offline events with mentoring sessions.
- The closing event was Demo Day with a pitching session, where participants presented the business plans created during the program to the jury.
Results:
- 3 winners (from each cohort) received grants to develop their projects: 5,000 euros, 3,000 euros, and 2,000 euros.
- Over 80% camp participants prepared viable business plans.
- 20% established partnerships or found mentors for further development.
Project budget
€28,000 for operations management
€10,000 grant funds awarded to pitch competition winners
Duration of the project
The projects were developed and implemented from September to December 2024.
Target audience
The project was developed and implemented to provide opportunities for Ukrainian women to start a business
Scale of the project
A project of an international scale, were involved participants from different regions of Portugal, who were forced to move from Ukraine
PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR
We will continue to invest in the development of international partnerships, expand the Information Portal, and create a catalog of Ukrainian businesses abroad to open up more opportunities for cooperation, support, and growth of Ukrainian entrepreneurs around the world.
OUR PARTNERS
We build strong partnerships with influential participants in the global startup ecosystem and jointly implement projects that contribute to the development of startups on the path to their goals.
Ukrainian-American Coordinating Council (UACC) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that meets the definition of section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
UACC was founded in 1965 and is the national representative body of citizens of Ukraine and Americans of Ukrainian descent.
Millennium bcp — an independent non-profit organization that promotes safety, security, and sustainable development through science and innovation.
Ukrainian Startup Fund — the state fund for startups — the largest angel investor in Ukraine
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs is a program that promotes women's entrepreneurship by providing applicants with the knowledge, tools and networks they need to start and grow their businesses.
Design Terminal — is an international innovation agency, who leads Horizon projects on the European stage, supports talents and companies in their development through business consultation and personalized accelerator programs.
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