Partners and support organizations in Ukraine

In Ukraine, companies often coordinate with government, financial, and institutional partners. Many Canadian firms start with Canada‑based contacts and then expand to Ukrainian agencies and international financial institutions as the procurement route and funding source become clearer.

Embassy of Canada in Ukraine (Kyiv) and the Trade Commissioner Service: First point of contact for Canadian companies. We can provide market and sector intelligence, introductions, and guidance on Canadian sanctions and export controls in Ukraine.  

Export Development Canada (EDC): Canada’s export credit agency. EDC can provide trade credit insurance, bonding and political risk coverage to support exports and projects in Ukraine.

Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC): In some sectors (for example, defence procurement or major infrastructure), CCC can support government-to-government (G2G) contracting.

Canada–Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (CUCC): Business association that supports networking, advocacy and B2B matchmaking. It also operates the Rebuild Ukraine Toolkit (sponsored by EDC).  

Rebuild Ukraine Toolkit (digital portal): Procurement and market-entry resources for Canadian firms, including UCANPRO guidance for Prozorro tendering. Created by CUCC and sponsored by EDC.

Consolidated Autonomous Sanctions List: Official information on Canada’s sanctions regime and consolidated sanctions list.

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC): Financing and advisory services for Canadian SMEs scaling and exporting; can complement EDC-backed instruments when structuring working-capital and growth needs linked to Ukraine operations.

CanExport SMEs (Trade Commissioner Service): Cost-shared grants for eligible Canadian SMEs to develop new export markets (for example, travel, marketing and certifications). Useful for early-stage market development in Ukraine. 

UkraineInvest: Ukraine’s national investment promotion office. It can help companies navigate the “Investment Nannies” application process, identify industrial park sites and liaise with regional authorities.

Public-Private Partnership Agency: State organization under the Ministry of Economy that supports the preparation and implementation of personal protective equipment (PPP) and concession projects. The Agency maintains a PPP project pipeline and can be an entry point for Canadian firms interested in PPP opportunities in transport, logistics, and social infrastructure.

National Bank of Ukraine (NBU): Central bank; sets FX controls, interest rates, and rules for cross-border capital flows. 

State Customs Service of Ukraine: The authority governing import restrictions, tariff application, and the administration of the NCTS Common Transit procedures.

The Anti-Corruption Ecosystem (NABU / SAPO / HACC): The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, and High Anti-Corruption Court form the architecture for prosecuting high-level graft.

National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NAZK/NACP): Operator of the Unified Whistleblower Portal.

Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI): Business support services and force majeure certification that is often referenced in wartime contracting. 

Business Ombudsman Council (BOC): An independent complaint-resolution mechanism helping businesses address malpractice by state bodies at the pre-trial stage.

Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine: Core government counterpart for investment and industrial policy, and many private-sector programs linked to recovery.

National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine (NSSMC): Regulator for securities markets, investment funds, and capital markets; relevant for portfolio investment, bond issuance, and capital markets compliance.

Diia.Business: Government-backed entrepreneurship support portal and network of centres (guides, training, and export readiness support). Useful for Canadian firms for practical guidance on local business services.

World Bank Group (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Development Association, International Finance Corporation, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency): The dominant macro-financial force, managing sovereign debt support, the FIF mechanism, direct private-sector equity injections (via the IFC), and essential political risk insurance (via MIGA).

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Bank (EIB): The primary engines of infrastructure project finance and local banking sector liquidity. Coordination with these entities is essential for EPC firms seeking to bid on large-scale municipal rehabilitation projects.

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC): Development finance, political risk insurance and war-risk reinsurance mechanisms supporting private investment and trade in Ukraine.

United States–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (USURIF): Bilateral investment vehicle intended to catalyze investment in sectors such as mining/critical minerals, energy and related infrastructure; relevant mainly for sponsors working within its eligibility and governance framework.