Oleksandra Stepanenko

The Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office (EEPO) is a state institution responsible for supporting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and facilitating the promotion of exports of goods, works, and services by Ukrainian producers. Since May 2021, the EEPO together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine is implementing a national project for the entrepreneurship and exports development Diia.Business. The EEPO focuses on: partnership development, business opportunities, investment, innovation development, regional infrastructure development, digital transformation, business education and support of SMEs, analytics and growth and development strategies, business interaction with the state, and international cooperation. In terms of export, the EEPO provides assistance for Ukrainian entrepreneurs in the following areas: • Export consulting — practical advice on foreign market access and development of export potential. • Export education — opportunities to improve knowledge and skills in order to prepare your business for export. • Market Intelligence — analytical materials to explore potential markets for exports: trade reviews of countries, sectoral analytics, guides and information on tariff and non-tariff restrictions. • Business opportunities — measures to expand export opportunities and search for new foreign partners: trade missions, exhibitions, and business forums. • B2G platform — creation of opportunities for the constructive dialogue between businesses, governments and experts.