On 20 October 2025, Michaela Macharik and Markus Ciupek represented the Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry & Commerce in the frontline region of Odesa, leading a practical workshop for Ukrainian companies seeking to enter the Czech and wider EU markets and looking for reliable partners — distributors, integrators, manufacturers, and service providers.
A sincere thank you to our partners and hosts:
👉 U-Nation – Yan Shapiro
👉 Regional Development Agency of Odesa Region – Sergiy Kononenko
👉 Anna Khokholkova, Odesa Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Одеська регіональна ТПП
…for their outstanding cooperation and support in organizing this event. 🙏
More than 12 companies from diverse industries took part in the workshop. Together, we reviewed their business profiles and discussed concrete steps to help them successfully access the Czech and EU markets.
Based on the participants’ inputs, the Czech-Ukrainian Chamber is now launching a tailor-made matchmaking process with potential Czech partners, followed by a B2B event in Czechia focused on real business agreements, joint projects, and next steps.
We are proud that the Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry & Commerce became the first Czech organization to conduct such a workshop during wartime in a frontline region, working hand-in-hand with local authorities — bringing Czechia closer to Odesa and turning solidarity into tangible business opportunities. 🇨🇿🇺🇦
📌 Odesa remains one of Ukraine’s key economic engines, consistently among the top three regions by gross regional product (GRP). It is not only a cultural icon, but also a strategic hub for Ukraine’s recovery, export logistics, and international investment.
💬 If your Ukrainian company is interested in entering the Czech market or needs support in finding reliable Czech or EU partners, please contact us at the Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry & Commerce (CUCIC) — we are here to help you build real partnerships and grow beyond borders.
"🇨🇿🤝🇺🇦 Successful Czech Gateway Workshop in Odesa, 20 October 2025"
