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Lviv IT Cluster, together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and Binance, has launched the Web3 Resilience Lab — a nationwide grant program for early-stage Web3 and digital projects.

• up to $25,000 grant for product development

• 6 months of mentorship from Ukrainian and international experts

• support in prototyping, testing, and market validation

• preparation for attracting first investments

• access to key innovation ecosystem resources

Application deadline: May 31, 2026

Final Call: Compete for a $25,000 Grant in the Web3 Resilience Lab

EU-Armenia relations deepen ahead of the first-ever Summit.

In February 2026, the European Commission reported further progress in implementing the new Strategic Agenda, with a strong focus on transport, energy, digital links, trade opportunities, and economic resilience. 

Link: https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-armenia-relations-keep-deepening-ahead-first-ever-summit-2026-02-18_en

EU and Moldova reached an agreement on a modernised trade relationship

The updated framework maintains duty-free access and supports Moldova’s alignment with EU trade rules and standards.

Link: https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-and-moldova-reach-agreement-modernised-trade-relationship-2025-07-24_en

Ukraine updates its export strategy with a stronger focus on processing and business opportunities
Ukraine is updating its export strategy with an emphasis on processing industries, the Made in Ukraine approach, business support services, and closer alignment with EU market requirements. This is directly relevant for SMEs seeking to move from commodity exports toward higher-value products and stronger EU market positioning.
Link: https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/ukraina-onovliuie-eksportnu-stratehiiu-z-aktsentom-na-pererobku-zrobleno-v-ukraini-ta-novi-mozhlyvosti-dlia-biznesu

On 22–23 April, the EU-Ukraine Business Summit will take place in Brussels.

We would like to remind you to register on the EU-Ukraine Business Summit Matchmaking Platform and make the most of your participation in the Summit.

By joining the platform, you will be able to present your organisation, explore participant profiles, identify relevant partners, and schedule bilateral meetings in advance. The platform is designed to help you network more efficiently and turn your participation in the Summit into concrete business and cooperation opportunities.

We strongly encourage you to complete your registration as soon as possible and take full advantage of the matchmaking opportunities available.

Please register here:
https://www.b2match.com/e/eu-ukraine-business-summit

This is the third edition of the STaTM Digest, published regularly on the STaTM Platform. The new issue highlights current funding opportunities, grant programmes, and international initiatives supporting economic recovery, business development, and innovation in Ukraine, with a strong focus on resilience-building, green transition, and the integration of Ukrainian businesses and institutions into European and global ecosystems. In this edition, readers will find opportunities for SMEs, startups, and women entrepreneurs, as well as programmes related to green technologies, energy efficiency, climate policy, international exchange, capacity building, and support for war-affected communities, veterans, and regional recovery.

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The CentralUkrainianEDIH Online School has started its work on the STaTM platform. This is a unique educational initiative aimed at fostering digital solutions and innovation in Ukraine. Participation in the school is free of charge, and registration is available via the following link:https://forms.gle/JW8LaRws1caNMaoD7

This is the second edition of the STaTM Digest, published regularly on the STaTM Platform. Each issue highlights key developments in transport, logistics, trade facilitation, and digital and green transformation across the Eastern Partnership region. This edition focuses on green transport and sustainable logistics developments in the EaP region, with particular attention to:

• EU emissions-related regulations and their impact on exporters

• Incentives and pilot initiatives in green logistics and e-mobility

• Azerbaijan’s role in greener Middle Corridor transit

• A case study from Ukraine on sustainable packaging and logistics optimization

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The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan announced the launch of a Digital Logistics Platform to streamline cargo operations and improve efficiency across transit corridors, including the Middle Corridor.

https://mincom.gov.az/en/media-en/news/azerbaijan-to-launch-digital-logistics-platform

Armenia adopted its 2025–2030 export promotion strategy, which includes measures aimed at strengthening competitiveness in external markets. The strategy is particularly relevant for exporters adapting to EU sustainability requirements, including greener supply chains, environmental standards, and logistics compliance expectations.

For Armenian SMEs, this creates a framework for aligning export logistics with sustainability criteria increasingly required by EU partners.

https://www.gov.am/en/news/item/10677/

Georgia’s Ministry of Economy highlighted completion of the Georgian Railway modernisation project as a key transport milestone, strengthening rail’s role in regional freight and supporting modal shift toward lower-emission transport.

https://www.economy.ge/?lang=en&nw=2959&page=news

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