The Trade Mission REBIRTH OF UKRAINE to Finland & Baltic Сountries
Events Information
- Country:Finland & Baltic Countries
- City: Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga
- Date:May 6-13, 2026
- Type:Trade Mission
- Participation:Personal and Remote
ORGANIZERS
Overview:
The “REBIRTH OF UKRAINE” Trade Mission to Finland & Baltic Counties brings together representatives of Finnish, Estonian, Latvian and Ukrainian businesses, municipalities, venture capitalists, impact investors, donors, financial institutions, angel and corporate investors, academia and government organizations to promote the successful reconstruction and economic recovery of Ukraine.
The trade mission will take place May 6-9 in Helsinki, May 10-12 in Tallinn and May 13 in Riga. It is organized by Economy of Trust Ukraine together with SWECO, Business Finland, the Mayors’ Club, the Ukrainian Municipal Economic Development Agency (UMEDA), the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Latvia and Trading House «Ukraine» in Latvia, in partnership with ALLE FOOD UA, NAZOVNI, the Odesa Regional Development Agency and the Kyiv Regional Development Agency.
The main objective is to discuss and implement concrete steps towards the economic future of Ukraine and its people through an effective system of international cooperation and funding.
You can review the preliminary trade mission program at the following link.
*The detailed program will be finalized depending on the composition of the delegation.
Please note: For those Ukrainians who cannot travel abroad, we have added the option of “remote representation”. Please register for details.
Mission Goals:
Promoting Ukraine as a reliable economic partner
and a country with competitive products and ambitious investment opportunities
Attracting investments into Ukraine’s reconstruction projects
presenting ready-to-implement investment projects and ideas from municipalities and businesses to secure financing, partnerships, or co-financing
Supporting Ukrainian exports
opening new markets in Finland and Estonia, and identifying buyers, distributors and partners to promote Ukrainian goods and services
Identifying strategic partners and suppliers
establishing direct B2B and B2G contacts to launch joint projects in infrastructure, energy, and technology sectors
Integrating Ukrainian municipalities and businesses into European economic value chains
building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with Finnish and Estonian (Baltic) companies and institutions.
Forming partnership alliances between Ukrainian and Finnish/Estonian companies
to develop joint innovative solutions
We aim not only to provide assistance but to foster mutually beneficial collaboration on specific projects in Ukraine!
Mission Plan Includes:
- Forums
- B2B
- Networking
- Business Lunches
- Strategic communications
- Cultural and tourist activities
For companies representing Ukrainian products, a dedicated exhibition area will be arranged to facilitate meetings and tasting sessions with representatives of retail chains and distributors.
❗️The costs of renting the exhibition spaces will be covered by the organizers, so there will be no additional expenses for the participating businesses.
*The detailed program will be finalized depending on the composition of the delegation.
Trade Mission Program for the Food Industry Sector
REBIRTH OF UKRAINE EXPORT–IMPORT
A Platform to Support Ukrainian Food Producers in Expanding Their International Activities
Target Audience of the Mission:
Heads of Ukrainian communities, representatives of Finnish, Estonian and Latvian local authorities, government officials, venture investors, impact investors, financial institutions, angel and corporate investors, donors, representatives and members of associations and chambers of commerce, private sector participants, including heads of planning management, external investment, business development departments, as well as PR/IR/CSR departments.
Focus topics
Infrastructure
Including shelters, industrial parks & base, waste management & heating, social infrastructure
Energy sector
Green energy and resource-efficient clean technologies
Export & Import
Development of bilateral trade between Ukraine, Finland and the Baltic countries, expansion of export opportunities for Ukrainian producers, and the establishment of new partnerships aimed at increasing distribution channels
Additional topics
Food Processing
Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Education
IT-Tech
Number of Ukrainian Participants in the Mission:
- Up to 20 mayors.
- Up to 30 businesses.
Selection Criteria for Private Sector Participants in the Mission:
When selecting participants, the potential of the applicant, alignment of goals and projects with the mission’s declared areas, will be assessed. Target participants are Ukrainian businesses, service providers, manufacturers, associations/organizations, and institutions that:
- Promote Ukrainian products and services in the relevant sector in new markets
- Are interested in expanding their respective business in the destination country
- Need investors and have investment projects in the relevant sector
- Are seeking technologies, partners, suppliers in the relevant sector
Usually the number of applications exceeds the number of places, preference is given:
✅ Companies operating within and registered in the Economic Unions of communities.
✅ Companies that are members of associations and business organizations partnered with the Mayors’ Club, UMEDA or Economy of Trust Ukraine Business Coalition
Selection Criteria for Ukrainian Community Participants:
➡️ Only for members of the Mayors’ Club (heads of communities) (+1 staff member allowed).
➡️ Priority is given to MEFP participant municipalities and representatives of their businesses.
➡️ Participation is limited to a maximum of 2 cities of regional significance.
Terms of participation and Registration
❗️ATTENTION❗️
- Registration is unlimited and continues until the full delegation is formed
- For business representatives: An organizational fee applies.**
❗️EXPENSES❗️
All mayors and participants selected for the mission are responsible for covering their own personal expenses, including travel, accommodation, personal interpreter, meals, transportation, communication, etc. These costs are not included in the organizational fee!
👉 Head of the community +1 staff member.
👉 The terms and details of the organizational fees will be provided to selected participants after registration.
To proceed with the selection process, receive detailed information, and learn the conditions of participation, please register first.
You can read more about past trade missions to Tokyo, the Netherlands (Westland), the USA, Spain and UK at the following links:
🔹 Tokyo
🔹 UK