The Bureau of Investment Programs has partnered with Danish company IVDK Hub, which delivers a broad programme of educational activities for the Ukrainian community in Denmark with support from the European Social Fund. The initiative helps Ukrainians who have been displaced by the war develop the knowledge and skills needed to start or reshape a business and strengthen their professional prospects. Major businesses and public institutions in Copenhagen are also supporting the programme.
BIP developed a series of business seminars and lectures featuring experienced Ukrainian executives, entrepreneurs and industry specialists.
“Our main focus was entrepreneurship, practical marketing and how the full-scale war has changed the economy—and with it the opportunities to find a new business niche. Many Ukrainians now living in Denmark ran businesses before the invasion and are thinking about starting again or reviving their previous ventures. We therefore focused on practical knowledge, professional insights and real business cases.
“We believe that, after Ukraine’s victory, economically active Ukrainians will be able to return home with new knowledge and entrepreneurial experience gained in Denmark and build businesses in their own country. This is an excellent initiative, and I am grateful to the IVDK Hub team for the work they are doing for Ukrainians in Denmark,” said Oleksandr Bondarenko, BIP Managing Partner.
“Thousands of Ukrainians in Denmark are looking for ways to support themselves. They are highly motivated and eager to learn skills that can improve their economic prospects in their new country,” said IVDK Hub Project Manager Iryna Tereshchuk.
“Together with our partners, we have created a programme that lets every Ukrainian choose courses and webinars to develop professional skills or start a business in Denmark. I am pleased that IVDK Hub’s years of experience in education can now serve the Ukrainian community, helping us deliver high-quality events and resources that respond to people’s real needs.”
According to UN Refugee Agency figures cited in the original announcement, more than 36,000 Ukrainian nationals had relocated to Denmark because of the full-scale invasion, while approximately 4.8 million Ukrainians had sought refuge across the European Union.