Participation in the program is <\/span>free of charge<\/b>, and participants will have an opportunity to <\/span>apply for grant funding to develop or scale their businesses<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Applications are open <\/span>from August 20 to September 21, 2026<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n We created this program for entrepreneurs who want not only to gain new knowledge but also to work systematically on strengthening their businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n The program combines practical training, hands-on work on participants\u2019 own projects, support from experts and mentors, and preparation for a final business presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n Participants will take part in <\/span>five two-day in-person modules in Khmelnytskyi<\/b>. During the program, we will work together on key areas of business development, including:<\/span><\/p>\n For us, it is important that the training leads to practical results. Participants will not only learn from trainers but will immediately apply new tools to their own businesses, complete practical assignments, and work with experts and mentors on specific business challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n During the program, you will have an opportunity to:<\/span><\/p>\n We are looking for <\/span>entrepreneurs from Khmelnytskyi Region<\/b> who have an operating business or a well-developed business project, product, service, or prototype and are ready to actively work on its development.<\/span><\/p>\n It is important that your business not only has a commercial component but also helps address a social or environmental challenge. For example, it may create jobs in local communities, support vulnerable groups, strengthen local production, or offer solutions that benefit the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n Priority areas include <\/span>agriculture and food production, green entrepreneurship, environmental solutions, and local production<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Participants should also be ready to attend the in-person modules in Khmelnytskyi, complete practical assignments, and work with mentors throughout the program.<\/span><\/p>\n After completing the five training modules, participants will move on to an <\/span>intensive mentoring phase<\/b>. Together with mentors, they will have an opportunity to further develop their business models, finances, sales, marketing, and other areas based on the specific needs of their businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n On December 21, we will hold Pitch Day \u2014 the final presentation of participants\u2019 business projects to experts, partners, donors, and potential investors.<\/b><\/p>\n For us, Pitch Day is not simply the end of the training program. It is an opportunity for participants to move to the next stage of development \u2014 attracting funding, building new partnerships, receiving additional mentoring, or further developing their businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n Program participants will also have an opportunity to <\/span>apply for grant funding<\/b>. However, participation in the Accelerator does not automatically guarantee a grant. Funding will be awarded through a separate selection process.<\/span><\/p>\n Participation:<\/b> free of charge, subject to a competitive selection process.<\/span><\/p>\n Application period:<\/b> August 20 \u2013 September 21, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n Announcement of results:<\/b> September 25, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n Training format:<\/b> five two-day in-person modules in Khmelnytskyi.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/social-change.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kopiya-_Kopiya-_Snapshot-8-scaled.jpg\")
<\/b><\/h2>\nWhat is Impact Projects Accelerator 2.0?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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What will you gain from the program?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Who are we looking for?<\/b><\/h2>\n
From training to the next stage of business development<\/b><\/h2>\n
How to apply<\/b><\/h2>\n