Weekly digest of news on investment and business development in Ukraine and the world from UkraineInvest (19 – 23 May 2025)

Weekly digest of news on investment and business development in Ukraine and the world from UkraineInvest (19 – 23 May 2025)

Ukraine and the Czech Republic are committed to implementing joint investment projects.
During the Ukraine-Czech Business Forum, Acting Executive Director of UkraineInvest, Oleksandr Melnychenko, presented key investment facilitation tools available in Ukraine to Czech entrepreneurs. The event marked a significant milestone in strengthening the partnership between the business communities of both countries.
https://surl.li/djciug

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, may allocate EUR 5 million in capital to the Flyer One Ventures Fund V.
This fund will be established to invest in technology companies in Ukraine and the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region.
https://surl.li/iouqyy

USD 40 Million for Agricultural Processing – IFC and Astarta to Build New Plant in Ukraine.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and agricultural holding Astarta have signed an investment agreement in Kyiv to construct Ukraine’s first plant for the production of soy protein concentrate. This investment is part of a financing package of up to USD 80 million, approved by the IFC Board of Directors on April 1, 2025.
https://surl.li/awhwgs

Switzerland to Cover Ukraine’s EUR 6.4 Million Contribution for EBRD Share Subscription.
Ukraine and Switzerland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which Switzerland will provide EUR 6.4 million to cover Ukraine’s subscription to additional shares as part of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) capital increase.
https://surl.li/fvrelz

Ukraine and IFC to Enhance Private Investment in Reconstruction and Develop Public-Private Partnerships.
Ukraine and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will work together to increase private sector investment in the country’s recovery and promote the development of public-private partnerships. IFC and the World Bank Group are also actively supporting Ukraine in drafting and implementing an Investment Strategy — a comprehensive plan aimed at attracting foreign direct investment into key sectors over the next five years.
https://surl.lu/ajgyfx

OKKO Group plans to build a 60,000-tonne grain elevator and launch a bioethanol plant.
The Group intends to commission the new elevator by autumn 2025 and put the bioethanol plant into operation by summer 2026.
https://surl.li/onxfqw

First Industrial Hemp Processing Plant in Ukraine Launched in Zhytomyr Region.
The largest industrial hemp primary processing enterprise in Ukraine has started operations at the Ma’Ryzhany Industrial Park in the Zhytomyr region. The company, Ma’Ryzhany Hemp Company, renovated an old flax factory and established a modern production facility with an annual capacity of 14,000 tons. The plant will produce fiber for both the European textile industry and the domestic market.
https://surl.li/hjyvbg

The Government of Ukraine has removed four inactive industrial parks from the official Register.
However, removal from the Register does not mean the park is being liquidated. It may continue to operate, but without the right to receive state support or incentives.
https://surl.lu/pifbot

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