Author name: nicola da dalto

When five Ukrainian women innovators boarded their flights to Copenhagen this summer, they weren’t just travelling to another conference. They were stepping into the heart of Europe’s innovation ecosystem — bringing with them resilience, vision, and a determination to rebuild their country through innovation. The EIT Red Kalyna, a flagship initiative of the EIT Community, …

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Kateryna is the founder of Become, a PR agency specialising in amplifying the voices of business leaders, and the driving force behind UA Business Global, an NGO that empowers Ukrainian entrepreneurs to expand internationally through free educational content and strategic support. Her mission is deeply aligned with European Union priorities: fostering resilient SMEs, enabling cross-border …

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Turning Venture Capital, Defence Tech — and Vision — into Lasting ImpactAn interview with Daria Yaniieva, Investment Director and EIT Red Kalyna Finalist “The greatest value isn’t money. It’s the ability to build a community that turns ideas into power.” Daria Yaniieva is one of the women shaping Ukraine’s future. As Investment Director at Sigma …

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Building Something Bigger Than Herself — and Inspiring a Nation Along the WayAn interview with Olga Shapoval, Visionary Leader and EIT Red Kalyna Awardee “You don’t have to walk the path alone. But you do have to dream – and act.” These words capture the spirit of Olga Shapoval — a visionary, a leader, a …

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