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🌟 Historic Milestone: Ukraine Begins EU Accession Negotiations! 🌟    This long and demanding journey has been marked by steadfast reform efforts, resilience in the face of war since 2014, and overcoming numerous economic challenges. Today, Ukraine stands on the cusp of transformative change.    “Ukraine’s efforts are even more admirable considering Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has brought about unprecedented hardship and adversity. The people of Ukraine have shown extraordinary courage and solidarity in defending their sovereignty and their European future“, President of the Council of the European Union Charles Michel pointed out in his statement.   “We have surpassed the barrier of promise to delivery. It’s a decision that’s merit-based, Ukraine has reached all the necessary criteria for the talks to begin”, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Stefanishyna Olga told the Financial Times ahead of the opening of the negotiations.    What does this mean for Ukrainian tech companies?    🔹 Enhanced Access to European Financial Instruments: Post-accession, Ukrainian businesses will unlock greater opportunities with access to EU funds, grants, and financial instruments designed to boost #business development, innovation, and infrastructure.    🔹 Increased Foreign Direct Investment: Integration into a stable and predictable #EU legal and economic environment will significantly enhance Ukraine's attractiveness to foreign investors.    🔹 Strengthened Tech Collaboration: Ukrainian tech companies will find it easier to partner with European counterparts, driving substantial growth in our innovation ecosystem and #Europe!    🔹 Boost for Startups: With EU support, we'll establish more incubators and accelerators, empowering UA startups to scale rapidly and conquer international markets. European venture capital and investors will be more inclined to invest in our #startups, knowing they meet rigorous European standards.    🔹 Enhanced Competitiveness: EU membership will boost the competitiveness of Ukrainian products in Europe and globally, unlocking new avenues for growth and success.   This monumental step signifies a bright future for the Ukrainian tech community. Our startups are poised to showcase their #innovation and excellence to the European Union and beyond!   👏 Congratulations to Moldova on this incredible start!    Diia.City United brings together powerful tech businesses interested in developing Diia City space. If you want to contribute positively to the growth and prosperity of the tech industry and your business – join Diia.City United!

🗓️𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 📢We are glad to host the 4th edition of the 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐊–𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 together with the Romanian Embassy in London. The event will take place on 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡, at the 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 (1 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PH), starting with 16:30. This event is a great opportunity to dive into the investment possibilities between Romania🇷🇴 and the UK 🇬🇧, explore the latest trends, and see how we can boost business and economic ties. We are deeply honored to have present at this event Her Excellency, Laura Popescu – Ambassador of Romania to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🔹𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐈 – 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 – 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐭 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 Key topics: -Turning investments in Romania into carbon credits (carbon offsetting through investments in Romania) -What financing, business, and legal advice are available to achieve more efficient energy use? -Financial & State Aid. Available grants of up to 60% of the investment value to stimulate greenfield investments. 🔹𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐈 – 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 – 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐊 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 Key topics: -Attracting investments in Romania in the new geo-political landscape: growth opportunities to attract foreign companies on the market -Top domains and regions most attractive for investors -Business Oportunities for UK investors ❗️Do not miss out on exploring Romania’s investment potential and how local networks—like embassies, chambers of commerce, and startup accelerators — can help your business thrive. Supporting Partners: InnovX and Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce 📩Register here: https://lnkd.in/gr-uW4Se

🌍 Why is this page about international cooperation mostly in Dutch? And what does “Buiten de Bubbel” even mean?! Buiten de Bubbel is all about bridging gaps and bringing the outside world closer to the Netherlands and our fellow dutchies. Our mission? To showcase the incredible opportunities and innovations that exist beyond our borders and beyond our own respective bubbles—hence the name, which roughly translates to “Beyond the Bubble.”   Living in the Netherlands, we’ve observed a number of misconceptions about Africa and other regions in the world, which can be quite frustrating. These misunderstandings often stem from the bubbles we all live in — if our friends, family, and neighbours believe something to be true, it must be true right? Yet, whenever I share the incredible developments and opportunities I’ve witnessed in places like India, Ethiopia, or Mozambique, it ignites enthusiasm and transforms people’s perceptions about the world!   The key is speaking in the same language. —both literally (in Dutch, which is why this page is primarily in Dutch) and figuratively. What unites us? Where do our interests intersect? It’s thrilling to discover new places and ideas that you may have never heard of before! Basically we provide an exciting travel story while also exploring the incredible innovations in the countries we cross. It’s our personal effort to get rid of those negative misconceptions, but we will need your help to do so. 🤝   Through Buiten de Bubbel we’ll document inspiring organizations, projects, businesses, and initiatives as we journey from the Netherlands to Mozambique. Many of these stories will feature links to the Netherlands to resonate with our Dutch audience, but that’s not a requirement. Some initiatives may be founded, funded, or supported by Dutch entities, while others may be completely unfamiliar with our tiny country in Europe. We will strive to balance these narratives to highlight local initiatives and entrepreneurship. Are you along our route and want to showcase your activities to a wider Dutch audience? Or do you have recommendations for must-see people or projects along the way? Let’s connect and break those bubbles together! 💦✨   Send us an email on: info@buitendebubbel.nl and perhaps we will see you soon. 🚙

🌟 Ursula von der Leyen unveils her proposed lineup for the next European Commission 🌟 Key highlights: 🔍 🔬💡 Research and Innovation will be separated from culture, education, and youth, and placed in a new standalone portfolio titled "Startups, Research, and Innovation". This shift signals a stronger emphasis on the role of startups in driving Europe's competitiveness. Ekaterina Zaharieva from Bulgaria is a leading candidate to oversee this portfolio. 🔍 🌍🚀 Space matters will now fall under the portfolio for "Defense and Space", proposed to be led by Andrius Kubilius from Lithuania. 🇸🇰 For Slovakia, Maroš Šefčovič has been nominated once again as European Commissioner, this time for the important portfolio of "Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency." Previously, he handled the "European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight". 🔗 You can find the full list of proposed Commission members here: https://shorturl.at/O1ySZ ❗ The nominees will face hearings in the relevant European Parliament committees, where they will need to demonstrate their expertise and readiness to manage their designated portfolios. The European Council can formally appoint the entire Commission once it is approved by the European Parliament. #EuropeanCommission #Research #Innovation #Space #Startups #Commissioners #Slovakia #EUUpdates

Summary of My Presentation at Forbes Ukraine CEO Summit At the CEO Summit 2024 by Forbes Ukraine, we discussed a powerful tool that can help Ukrainian businesses grow stronger: international expansion. Today, it’s essential not only to survive but to thrive, and establishing foreign offices is a key way to achieve this. In my presentation, I shared a legal “recipe” for companies to improve their financial health and create added opportunities for employees. We reviewed practical cases proving that opening offices in stable economies enables companies to earn revenue abroad and channel it back to Ukraine, thereby strengthening our economy. Our experience with new branches in Warsaw, London, and New York shows how international offices can expand a company’s boundaries and diversify risks. The CEO Summit reaffirmed that Ukraine has resilient entrepreneurs ready for global growth! #ForbesUkraine #CEOSummit2024 #міжнароднийбізнес #юридичнийрецепт #AndriiPrykhodko #глобальніможливості

Arctic Frontiers is coming to Oulu on September, 3-4! Join us to explore the session on ‘Investment and Business Development Potential’ in the Northern regions of Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Seize this opportunity to learn about the unique geostrategic and economic potential of these regions! #ArcticFrontiers #InvestmentOpportunities #BusinessDevelopment"

🏔️ Conquering the North: 5 Tips for IT Companies Entering the Norwegian Market 🌟 Norway, one of Europe's wealthiest countries, offers an intriguing market for startups, especially in today's times. Anastasia Pustovoitova, manager of the trade mission to Norway from the IT Ukraine Association within the USAID Competitive Economy in Ukraine program, shares insights on breaking into this Nordic market. Here are 5 key tips: Understand the Market Potential 📈 Despite its small population of 5.3 million, Norway has a significant demand for IT specialists and plenty of investment opportunities. Respect the Culture 🤝 Business dealings in Norway involve a lengthy approval process and many clarifying questions. Patience and understanding of their mentality are crucial. Leverage Norway’s Reliability 🔒 Once Norwegians choose a partner, they are committed for the long term. Building trust is key to lasting business relationships. Embrace Green Technologies 🌿 Norway prioritizes eco-friendly solutions. Innovations that contribute to environmental sustainability are highly valued. Prioritize Networking 📇 Personal connections and recommendations are vital in Norwegian business culture. Being part of the local business community can significantly ease market entry. What do you think about this? 🤔 #Norway #ITBusiness #MarketEntry #GreenTech #Networking #BusinessTips

Our time in Germany last week was incredible! ☀ It was a true honor to be the partner country at the Hamburg Port Anniversary, where we presented a wide range of cultural and business events to over 1.5 million attendees through Latvia Days. 🎊 💼 In addition to showcasing Latvia's #culture and accomplishments, a Latvian-German Business Forum was held, with the presence of the Minister of Transport, Kaspars Briškens, and a delegation of 30 entrepreneurs. ✍️ During the Forum, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed, and various topics were deliberated, sparking optimism for productive #collaborations in the future: ✨ Northern Germany has recognized our region as one of the main focuses for economic #partnership, with a particular interest in the development of #greenenergy projects, #digitalization, and #innovation. ✨ During meetings with companies in #logistics, #ICT, and various other sectors, potential areas for future collaboration were discovered. ✨ The defense industry has been identified as one of the areas for #AI collaboration. ✨ Germany offers an almost unlimited #export market for green energy producers and actively seeks new #digital service partners. ✨ Latvia can serve as a model for Germany regarding digital advancement. 🫶 We are incredibly grateful for the warm welcome we received in Germany and extend gratitude to all who contributed to the successful realization of the Latvia Days and German-Latvian Business Forum. Looking forward to advancing the productive business negotiations with Hamburg! 🇱🇻 🇩🇪 Read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dSEiTMSr Satiksmes ministrija / Ministry of Transport | Ārlietu ministrija/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia #MissionLatvia #InvestinLatvia #EUfunds

International business forums offer Ukrainian companies valuable opportunities for growth, integration into the global economy, and establishing connections with potential partners and investors. Participating in such events becomes a strategically important step for businesses seeking to expand their operations abroad. Ukrainian companies can expect powerful networking opportunities at business forums. Events like the Kyiv International Economic Forum (KIEF) Kyiv International Economic Forum bring together businesses, government, and civil society representatives worldwide. These are venues where strategic partners can be found, other companies' experiences explored, and long-term connections established to help expand businesses and strengthen their positions in the international market. In addition to networking, Ukrainian entrepreneurs gain access to new knowledge. International forums provide a unique opportunity to learn about current global trends, technological innovations, and best practices that can help companies adapt to changes in the business environment. For example, the "Business Without Paper" forum highlights successful cases of business digitalization that can inspire ideas for your projects and initiatives. Moreover, Ukrainian companies can look forward to discovering new opportunities for attracting investments. A forum serves as a platform where investors seek promising companies for collaboration, which is particularly relevant for Ukrainian businesses aiming to secure funding for development amidst economic challenges. Ukrainian companies must prepare for each forum in advance to succeed at such events. Researching the program and critical speakers will help plan time effectively, while a clear presentation of the company and its offerings will increase the chances of attracting partner interest. Business cards and prepared marketing materials will enable company representatives to leave a strong impression and build a positive brand image. International business forums are places for exchanging experiences and opportunities for Ukrainian companies to find partners, attract investments, and expand their businesses beyond Ukraine. Find the most relevant upcoming events for you in the comments below #InternationalBusiness #Networking #BusinessExpansion #UkrainianBusiness #Opportunities

Exciting Developments at the 2024 Cambodia-Korea Business Forum! 🌏🤝 Here are some key takeaways: 1️⃣ Strengthened Economic Ties: Kith Meng Chairman of Royal Group of Companies and President of Cambodia Chamber of Commerce emphasized the growing business collaborations and investment opportunities between Cambodia and Korea. 💼📈 2️⃣ Historic Agreements Signed: Six MoUs were exchanged, including protocols on loans, intellectual property cooperation, talent development, and more. 📜✍️ 3️⃣ Strategic Partnerships: The forum celebrated the shared history and vision of Cambodia and Korea, highlighting their strategic economic and social cooperation. 🌟🌏 4️⃣ Opportunities for Mutual Growth: Cambodian resources and workforce combined with Korean technological excellence and financial liquidity promise significant growth. 💪💰🔋 5️⃣ Safety and Potential for Investors: Kith Meng reassured the safety and potential of Cambodia for investors, inviting them to explore the vibrant business environment. 🚀🌐