Intensive three-month training program Amarelo Azul ended with the Demo day and final presentations and the selection of three winners who got the chance to implement their business ideas in Portugal. Program participants Amarelo Azul devoted more than 3,000 hours to the program, of which 1,070 were devoted to active learning and interaction with 30 mentors who shared experience and guidance on the way to conquer the business Olympus. The three winners were selected by an international jury consisting of Dr. Joana Cruz Schilling, Political Adviser of the Delegation of the European Commission in Portugal, Isabel Cravinho, representative of the Millennium Foundation bcp, Catarina Miguel Martins, founder of Maroong and Director of Drive Impact, Martin Velez, Director of the Scaling Program at Unicorn Factory and Olesya Malyovana, president of Ukrainian Hub. Participating women received grants to start their business in Portugal, which became possible thanks to the support of Fundação Millennium bcp, which for the second time joined the support of Ukrainian women in the Amarelo Azul program.
The first place and a grant of 5,000 euros was won by Nadiya Korobchuk, who presented the idea of producing interactive and personalized books for children called Big Story. Second place went to Alla Zubkova, who received 3,000 euros to create a vocal and music training studio LaLa Studio. The third place and a grant of 2,000 euros went to Olena Mikhno for the development of her Helen Kukovski brand — designer underwear for women in individual sizes.
Success stories of our participants
"Your support and training really helped me achieve my dream. Now I confidently run my own business!”
Nadia Korobchuk “This program changed my life! I gained new knowledge and self-confidence, which helped me open my studio!”
Alla Zubkova
"In today's conditions, when many Ukrainian women face the challenges of adaptation in a new country, our mission is not only to provide the necessary support, but also to open doors to new opportunities. At Amarelo Azul, we help Ukrainian women realize their dreams in business, while facilitating their integration into Portuguese society. It's not just about grants and training, it's about creating a community that gives strength and hope for a better future," says Ukrainian hub president Olesya Malyovana.
Thanks to partners
The Ukrainian hub team expresses its sincere gratitude to the partners of Amarelo Azul 2.0: Fundação Millennium bcp for granted grants that help not only in the implementation of the business ideas of the winners, but also in the development of the local economy.
Special thanks Representation of the European Commission in Portugal for the comprehensive support as well as Ukrainian Ambassador to Portugal Mykhaylenko Maryna for an inspiring speech at the awards ceremony.
