More than 60 participants joined four leading experts to discuss financing instruments, investment protection, institutional support and practical strategies for entering the Ukrainian market.
The Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry & Commerce successfully organised the international webinar “How to Invest in Ukraine: Investment Protection & Risks.”
The event attracted more than 60 participants, confirming the strong interest of Czech and international companies in Ukraine’s investment opportunities, recovery and long-term economic development.
The webinar brought together four complementary perspectives covering investment promotion, European financing, business protection, corporate advisory and practical market entry.
Four Expert Perspectives
Maryna Khlystun, CEO of UkraineInvest, presented the financing instruments, government incentives and risk-mitigation mechanisms available to investors. Her presentation demonstrated that successful projects require an appropriate financing structure, institutional support and a clear understanding of the available programmes.
Jeanne Robles, Policy Officer at the European Commission’s DG ENEST, explained how the Ukraine Investment Framework is intended to mobilise public and private capital. The instruments include guarantees, blended finance, grants and technical assistance provided in cooperation with international and national financial institutions.
Dr. Tetiana Korotka, Deputy Business Ombudsman, addressed the practical challenges companies face in their interaction with public authorities. She also showed how individual business cases can help identify systemic barriers and contribute to wider improvements in Ukraine’s business environment.
Vira Savchenko, CEO of BDO Ukraine, presented different routes through which international companies can develop activities in Ukraine. She emphasised that the right model depends on the customer, financing structure, procurement mechanism, localisation requirements and the investor’s risk appetite.
Key Takeaways for Companies
The webinar provided several concrete conclusions:
The EUR 50 billion Ukraine Facility includes EUR 9.6 billion under the Ukraine Investment Framework to mobilise investment through guarantees, blended finance and technical assistance.
The proposed NRB Ukraine Recovery Guarantee could cover up to 80% of eligible investment loans, subject to the final programme conditions.
War-risk, political-risk, export and investment insurance address different exposures and must be selected according to the actual project risks.
Business Ombudsman data showed that tax-related matters represent the largest share of complaints, while implemented systemic recommendations demonstrate that structured advocacy can lead to measurable reforms.
Companies should select their market-entry and investment model only after clearly defining the customer, payer, financing structure, delivery requirements and acceptable level of risk.
Supporting Well-Prepared Investment
Ukraine offers significant business opportunities, but successful investment requires reliable information, professional preparation and access to the right institutions and local partners.
This is precisely where the Czech-Ukrainian Chamber sees its role: connecting businesses with experts and public institutions, providing practical market information and helping transform interest in Ukraine into viable projects.
The Chamber sincerely thanks Maryna Khlystun, Jeanne Robles, Dr. Tetiana Korotka and Vira Savchenko, as well as all participants whose questions and active engagement contributed to the success of the webinar.
The objective is not simply to encourage companies to enter Ukraine, but to help them do so informed, prepared and with a realistic understanding of both the opportunities and the risks.
