Investments
Updates on investment programs, partnerships, and venture initiatives.
Connecting Europe Facility and Ukraine: EU grant funding for railway integration into TEN-T
The European Union’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme has become more than just an infrastructure financing tool for Ukraine — it marks a milestone in the country’s integration into the European space. Ukraine’s first successful experience in securing a CEF grant demonstrates its ability to prepare competitive project proposals, comply with EU requirements, and navigate complex evaluation procedures.
UNGM: how businesses can integrate into international procurement?
The United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) is a UN procurement platform through which Ukrainian manufacturers can access international tenders and contracts. Working in the system requires preparation and compliance with international standards, but it offers more than just sales — it builds reputation, opens up global markets, and creates long-term business development opportunities.
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF): EU Funding Instrument for Transport, Energy and Digital Infrastructure
The development of transport, energy and digital infrastructure across the European Union is supported by a combination of funding sources: national budgets of Member States, resources from the European Investment Bank, EU structural funds and dedicated Union programmes. Among these, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is a central EU financial instrument designed to support the development of high-performance, sustainable, and interconnected infrastructure networks in Europe. Its purpose is to accelerate implementation of trans-European transport (TEN-T), energy (TEN-E) and digital networks, thereby enhancing mobility, energy security and digital connectivity across the Union.
Ukraine Facility in simple terms: what it means for communities and businesses
In recent months, the Ukraine Facility has been appearing more and more frequently in the news, government decisions, and publications of European institutions. At the same time, for many communities and entrepreneurs it still looks like a complex “European mechanism” that exists somewhere at the state level and has little direct connection to day-to-day practice on the ground. In reality, the Ukraine Facility is one of the most important financial instruments for Ukraine’s recovery and development in the coming years, directly shaping opportunities for both communities and businesses. The key to understanding it is the Ukraine Facility Plan — the document that defines how these funds will actually work.
Climate that works for you: how voluntary carbon credits (VCCs) help raise funds
What if environmental solutions could not only help save the climate, but also generate real money? Voluntary carbon credits are a mechanism that allows emission reductions or CO₂ removals to be converted into additional financing for businesses, communities, farmers, and landowners. In this article, we explain in plain language how the voluntary carbon market works, who can participate, and why this is one of the most underestimated funding opportunities for Ukraine.