A cluster has been established in the Mykolaiv region to assist small producers during the war

A craft cluster called "Mykolaiv Origin" has been established in the Mykolaiv region to help local small-scale producers market their products under a single brand. As part of the project, local businesses will receive international grants, certification consulting, and assistance in entering new markets.

This was announced by Anton Tabunschyk, chairman of the Mykolaiv Regional Council .

The signing of the memorandum to establish the craft cluster took place at the TILIGUL CONNECT 2026 forum. The project was initiated to support local craft producers and to develop tourism and entrepreneurship in the Mykolaiv region. The local craft sector encompasses winemaking, gastronomy, tourism, local design, and cultural heritage.

A memorandum was also signed to create a dedicated tourism brand for the Mykolaiv region. The Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration and the non-governmental organization “Brand Ukraine” will work together on its development.

As part of the event, an awards ceremony was held to honor entrepreneurs from the Mykolaiv region on the occasion of Entrepreneur’s Day. 

Earlier, the government includedthe “Bessarabian AgroTech Park” in Artsyz, Odesa Oblast, in the state register. The plan is to spend 884 million hryvnias on the facility’s construction.

The industrial park’s official status provides access to stateaidand simplifies the process of securing funding for infrastructure development. This creates additional opportunities to expand local production and shift from raw materials to finished goods.

The “Bessarabian AgroTech Park” industrial park will process vegetables, fruits, and potatoes and produce value-added food products. There are also plans to implement projects in the field of alternative energy here. The facilities will be located on an area of 23 hectares. The project is expected to create approximately 1,000 jobs.

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