INVESTMENTS
EU presents new guide to help Ukrainian businesses find European partners and financing
The European Commission has launched a new guide bringing together key tools and resources for EU–Ukraine business cooperation.
INVESTMENTS
Odesa Port Plant draws interest from four potential foreign bidders ahead of its privatization auction
In response, global ammonia fertilizer producers began looking to hedge their risks, turning their attention to the Ukrainian enterprise.
TRADE & LOGISTICS
Demand for Ukrainian wheat remains stable as exporters redirect shipments through Danube ports
Market participants note that the Danube remains an important alternative export route
ENERGY
EU remains top destination as Ukraine's bioethanol exports grow 10.6%
Ukraine exported 80,400 metric tons of bioethanol in the first half of 2026, up 10.6% from the same period last year.
TRADE & LOGISTICS
Nearly 20,000 new companies registered in first half of 2026
Ukraine registered nearly 20,000 new companies during the first six months of 2026, marking the highest level of business creation in the past three years
ENERGY
EBRD approves €70 million for construction of two wind farms in Ukraine
The funds from the loan package will be used to finance the construction and operation of two wind farms with capacities of 58 MW and 200 MW
INVESTMENTS
Aurora invests UAH 1.84 billion as retail chain grows 30% in first half of 2026
Ukrainian retail chain “Aurora,” operating in the one-dollar store format, opened 133 new stores in Ukraine in January–June 2026
TECHNOLOGY
Farmak becomes strategic investor in Ukrainian healthtech startup Tayra AI
Ukrainian company Farmak has become a strategic investor in Tayra AI, a healthtech startup developing AI solutions for medical facilities.
TECHNOLOGY
Ukraine’s Airlogix and Czech PBS Group to produce turbine engines for UAVs in Ukraine
Ukraine’s defense company Airlogix and Czech PBS Group have agreed to localize the production of PBS turbine engines
TECHNOLOGY
Ukraine’s Ratel starts serial production of tracked combat robots
Ukrainian defense company Ratel Robotics has launched serial production of its tracked ground robots Nurse TB20
ENERGY
Ukrnafta and EBRD launch construction of a 250 MW CHP plant
Ukrnafta and the EBRD have launched the construction process for a modern gas-fired cogeneration power plant to support Ukraine’s energy system.
INVESTMENTS
Spain announces increase in recovery project financing to €570 million
Ukrainian reconstruction projects will gain greater access to Spanish financing, while Spanish companies will get more opportunities to invest in Ukraine.
TECHNOLOGY
German AI company Circus launches cooperation with Ukrainian Ground Forces
German company Circus SE is launching cooperation with the 3rd Army Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces on AI-powered autonomous logistics systems.
INVESTMENTS
French Alta Ares to invest €10 million in Ukraine expansion
French deftech company Alta Ares will allocate one-fifth of the €50 million in investments raised in June to expanding its business in Ukraine — approximately €10 million
TRADE & LOGISTICS
Ukraine’s Parliament ratifies free trade agreement with Turkey
The agreement removes barriers specifically for processed products: food products, feed concentrates, and more deeply processed oil products