BUSINESS IMPACT SERIES
CONNECT. INNOVATE. GROW.
The America House Business Impact Series is a public diplomacy program that unites business-focused initiatives into one platform. Through events, partnerships, and storytelling, it highlights U.S. innovation, supports Ukrainian entrepreneurs, and strengthens U.S.–Ukraine economic ties, positioning the United States as a key partner in Ukraine’s reconstruction, growth, and future innovation.
By bringing together live programs, exchange alumni, startup support, and digital content, the Series creates an ongoing space for emerging voices to learn, connect, and collaborate. It also strengthens the visibility of U.S.–Ukraine cooperation while fostering new opportunities in entrepreneurship, technology, and creative industries.
Business Exchange
Showcasing how Ukrainian entrepreneurs can gain hands-on experience, market insights, and build long-term connections through U.S. Government exchange programs, including UBL PIE and OW.
UBL PIE
Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UBL PIE) Program aims to empower entrepreneurs, innovators, and businesspersons from across Ukraine with the skills to develop innovative economic, policy, and business solutions. Through a hands-on fellowship in the United States, participants will be exposed to sound business practices, leadership skills, and networking opportunities that will position them as leaders to effect change in their businesses and communities.
Open World Program
The program was started in 1999 by US Congress and was spread to Ukraine in 2003. Open World Program is designed to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation between Ukraine and USA by providing Ukrainian leaders an opportunity to meet with their American counterparts and exchange thoughts and ideas on the most important issues.
Challenger Bootcamp: USA Market Access
Challenger Bootcamp: USA Market Access is an online program designed to help startups and innovators prepare for entering the U.S. market. The program consists of six online workshops, focusing on practical application of tools to participants' products and business models. It includes individual and group meetings with Ukrainian and American experts, covering key blocks of preparation for the American market, such as customer discovery, product-market fit, fundraising, investor relations, marketing and sales, and legal and financial aspects.
U.S. Commercial Service Support & SelectUSA Opportunities
Providing an overview of U.S. Commercial Service programs that help Ukrainian companies enter, navigate, and scale in the U.S. market, including engagement opportunities related to the SelectUSA Investment Summit.
The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest profile event in the United States to facilitate business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), and industry experts to make deals happen.
Alumni Business Talks
·Featuring U.S. Government program alumni who share real-world examples of U.S.–Ukraine collaboration, illustrating how partnerships with American businesses and institutions drive innovation, competitiveness, and long-term economic growth.
Ukrainian Business Embassy
The Ukrainian Business Embassy international platform for economic diplomacy that promotes Ukraine through entrepreneurship, culture, and innovation. The program advances a new model of diplomacy where business acts as an ambassador, “Made in Ukraine” becomes a global calling card, and partnerships serve as the foundation for trust and long-term collaboration.
Blog
Read more about business and entrepreneurship on the America House Kyiv Blog, where we share insights, stories, and opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators.
