As part of the first cohort of the REDpreneur Women programme, a training module on the legal framework for veteran entrepreneurship was held

During the session, participants learned about the key provisions of the new Law of Ukraine “On Veteran Entrepreneurship” and discussed the opportunities it offers to female veterans who are starting or developing their own businesses.

The session was led by Yaroslav Khomenko, a lawyer from the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation at the Ministry of Veterans Affairs. He explained the main legal support tools available to veteran businesses, as well as the legal aspects to consider when establishing and growing a business.

Participants also learned about available government support mechanisms, the legal status of veteran businesses, and how to use the tools provided by law to develop their own projects. Practical challenges that female veterans may face when launching a business were also discussed.

Training for the first cohort of REDpreneur Women is ongoing. Participants continue to develop their business ideas, acquire new knowledge, and gain practical tools to build sustainable, socially impactful businesses.

REDpreneur Women is implemented by the Ukrainian Red Cross in partnership with the Austrian Red Cross, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, and the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation, with support from the NACHBAR IN NOT Foundation (Austria) and the Austrian Development Agency. The training and mentoring components are delivered in partnership with the Ukrainian Future Business Incubator.