Impact Entrepreneurs Meetup #6 in Lviv: local solutions for inclusive and sustainable growth
On November 11, 2026, Impact Entrepreneurs Meetup #6 : Lviv Edition will be held in Lviv, bringing together representatives of local governments, businesses, social enterprises, rehabilitation centers, international organizations, and the expert community. The theme of this year's event is "Local Solutions for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth."
In the context of war, Ukrainian communities are simultaneously working to support local businesses, create jobs, develop social services, and mobilize resources for recovery. Cooperation between local authorities, entrepreneurs, the civil society, and international partners plays an important role in this.
Impact Entrepreneurs Meetup #6 will bring together 150 participants to discuss how communities can grow local economies, create employment opportunities, support people affected by war, and attract investment for sustainable development.
Let's discuss how Ukrainian communities can develop strong local economies in the context of war and recovery. Namely: how to create jobs, support people affected by war, attract investment, and implement effective business models?
In the program:
discussion about community leadership and a new model of the local economy;
discussion of investments, international funding and resources for community development;
discussion of the role of rehabilitation centers in the development of the local economy;
practical sessions on cross-sectoral partnerships and creating an inclusive labor market through social entrepreneurship;
discussion about the circular economy, recycling and reuse of resources;
Demo Day Impact Business Accelerator, during which impact entrepreneurs will present their solutions to the jury, investors, and partners;
organized networking to find partners and new cooperation opportunities;
performance by the "Veterans Theater".
The event will be attended by representatives of the Swedish delegation and international organizations. The meeting will be a platform for sharing experiences, discussing common challenges, and seeking partnerships between representatives of communities, businesses, and the international community.
How to join?
Participation is free of charge with prior registration by November 2. The number of places is limited.
November 11, 2026, 10:00–18:00 in Lviv (the exact location will be provided to registered participants). Working languages: Ukrainian and English, simultaneous translation is provided.
The event will be useful for representatives of local governments, entrepreneurs, social enterprises, rehabilitation centers, public organizations, and everyone working on community recovery, local economic development, and social innovation.
The event takes place within the framework of the project "Empowering Women in Social Entrepreneurship for the Future of Ukraine", which is implemented by Reach for Change in partnership with SILab Ukraine and the Ukrainian Social Venture Fund with financial support from the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
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