On 31 March 2025, a meeting was held in Warsaw at the EUCONLAW Group office between Ukrainian veteran entrepreneurs and representatives of the Association of Ukrainian Business in Poland. The event was organised with the support of the Redut Charitable Foundation — an initiative established by the veterans themselves in 2021.
During the meeting, Yaroslav Romanchuk, President of the Association and Managing Partner of the EUCONLAW Group, introduced the organisation’s activities and spoke about its members — Ukrainian companies that operate in Ukraine while using the Polish market as an additional platform for business development. He outlined the challenges faced by Ukrainian businesses in Poland, particularly the need to adapt their products to meet the expectations of Polish consumers, who often favour locally produced goods.
Special attention was given to the role of the Association as a bridge between Ukrainian businesses, Polish partners, and international financial institutions. Mr Romanchuk emphasised the importance of developing high-quality projects that could attract international investors. He also announced that the Second Foreign Investment Congress will be held in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 15–16 May, during which the Association plans to engage investors interested in supporting veteran-led enterprises and to facilitate dialogue with Ukrainian authorities.
The attending veteran entrepreneurs presented their businesses — ranging from food start-ups, coffee brands, mini-bakeries, and agricultural ventures to hostels, tailoring workshops, and video production studios. They shared the challenges they are overcoming in growing their businesses, discussed efforts to find partnership opportunities, and explored grant support available since the onset of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The meeting served not only as a platform for introductions but also for the establishment of future partnerships. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of veteran social reintegration through entrepreneurship — as an alternative to state support and as a key element in recovery and reintegration after the war.
