Innovative project aims to strengthen resilience and livelihoods recovery in Ukraine

A Concept Note: Recovery Through Innovative Startup Empowerment

The RISE Project is a comprehensive program designed to empower entrepreneurs on their journey to successful innovative business startups. The proposed project will particularly focus on green construction, energy efficiency, and the digitization of climate-smart agriculture, among others. The proposed project will be built around 3 pillars:

1. Recovery: WV UCR and VFU facilitate business recovery by equipping young entrepreneurs and existing SMEs interested in scaling/adapting their businesses with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the business landscape over a period of up to four months, depending on the area of entrepreneurial innovation.
2. Innovation: WV UCR and VFU’s structured pitch-deck guidance (consisting of a minimum of 8 modules and 30 topics) assists entrepreneurs in effectively communicating their innovative ideas to potential investors at the end of the training. This includes preparing target individuals for the labor market of tomorrow, with a focus on green construction, energy efficiency, and the digitization of climate-smart agriculture, among others.

The RISE program will utilize eight industry-standard training modules to enhance the entrepreneurial skills of participants, leading to the creation of innovative, pitch-ready products or pitch decks.

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For more information, please contact:
Astghik Movsisyan, Programme Development and Quality Director I Email: Astghik_Movsisyan@wvi.org