BUSINESS INCUBATOR  GROUP  UKRAINE

A platform that works for the creation, sustainable development, and scaling of small and medium-sized businesses, civil society institutions, government bodies, and foreign companies in Ukraine.

Our Association’s Goals

Eradicating Poverty

We create a world where everyone has access to basic needs such as housing, food, and education. Our work focuses on supporting vulnerable populations and long-term programs that help people rise out of poverty.

Sustainable Consumption and Production

We promote an environmentally conscious approach to resources and waste minimization. We assist businesses and communities in implementing sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact and protect future generations.

Decent Work and Economic Growth

We foster the creation of new jobs and the development of a sustainable economy. We support initiatives that ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and opportunities for professional growth.

Partnerships for Sustainable Development

We unite efforts with local and international partners to achieve global sustainable development goals. Together, we build strong communities where people work for the common good and share their expertise.

Our Mission:

BUSINESS INCUBATOR GROUP UKRAINE creates and supports an innovative ecosystem that helps startups, early-stage companies, entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, self-employed individuals, civil society organizations, and territorial communities develop new markets. We focus on reducing barriers to access resources and knowledge, stimulating sustainable development and economic growth, and ensuring prosperity and social inclusion in Ukraine.

Our Vision:

We envision Ukraine as a global hub of innovative entrepreneurship, where creating new markets drives economic development. Our platform will facilitate the scaling of small and medium-sized businesses, turning challenges into opportunities and creating conditions for sustainable, inclusive prosperity for the entire nation.

Our Team

We are proud of our partners who help us fulfill our mission.

Chair of the Supervisory Board of BIG.U Association

Eugene Barsukov

Executive Director

Svitlana Porichanska

Marketing Director

Maksym Zubenko

Volunteer

Illia Arseniev

Project Manager

Denys Ivashchenko

Project Manager

Oleksandra Dvornichenko

In the first quarter of operation, we provided support to projects by preparing them for financing totaling over UAH 7.5 million and attracting USD 50K to the projects.

Our Work in Numbers

15K

consultation hours

Invested by the Incubator and our partners in the development of entrepreneurship in Ukraine

200+ mil ₴

attracted investments

Invested by the Incubator and our partners in the development of entrepreneurship in Ukraine

300+

experts

Invested by the Incubator and our partners in the development of entrepreneurship in Ukraine

Our History

How it all began…

2018

Foundation Year

BIG.U “Business Incubator Group Ukraine” was established to provide significant support for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine.

To assist entrepreneurs, we have our own network of contacts with investors, large companies, top experts, and key players in relevant industries.

With the support of the Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC, a U.S. non-profit organization assisting in strengthening the financial sectors of developing countries), BIG.U launched a comprehensive program consisting of technical support, training, and implementation of SME and territorial community development projects in Ukraine.

BIG.U as an Association

BIG.U was officially registered as a public association.

4 Expert Days in Odesa, Khmelnytskyi, and Kherson

Pro Bono consultations for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses and practical lectures. 100+ entrepreneurs and 40+ experts participated.

Lockdown

During the lockdown:

Scaling Up

138 consultations on starting and developing businesses and community development, totaling UAH 600K in financial value

Full-Scale War

138 consultations on starting and developing businesses and community development, totaling UAH 600K in financial value

Capacity Development

Project “Personal Potential Development” supported by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE).

Online training course + individual support for business projects.

Expert

By contributing two hours of your work time per month, gain access to new projects that you choose yourself. New contacts are already waiting for you!

Student/Volunteer

Gain experience interacting with real entrepreneurs. After working with ten projects, we provide a recommendation letter for employers and support from the association in job search.

Entrepreneur

We have many experts from various industries united by a common goal. They are always ready to provide the best solutions for your business.

Philanthropist

Make a personal impact on economic development, improve the business environment, and earn recognition.

Our Partners

We are proud of our partners who help us fulfill our mission.

Focusing Our Efforts

By collaborating with domestic and foreign professional associations, non-governmental organizations, public authorities, and educational institutions, we concentrate our efforts on supporting small and medium-sized businesses.

Mutual Trust and a Common Goal

Our partnerships are based on mutual trust and a shared goal — creating a favorable environment for entrepreneurship and investment. Together, we change the present and move forward into the future.