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ITIF: Visionest Institute met with Armenian companies and export accelerator alumni at the Yerevan Export Forum
Rain Uusen · Oct 12, 2026 · 1 min

ITIF: Visionest Institute met with Armenian companies and export accelerator alumni at the Yerevan Export Forum

The international trade and investment forum ITIF 2026, held in Yerevan on October 7–9, brought together over 250 participants from more than 30 countries.

Towards new markets with Visionest Institute: Armenian producers complete Export training
Armenia · 24 parts
Armenia
Sona Grigoryan · Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min

Towards new markets with Visionest Institute: Armenian producers complete Export training

Armenian producers have completed a two-day export training, gaining practical insights into international market selection, export planning, and the steps needed to pursue new opportunities abroad.

Green Transformation in Action: How Ecoplant Turns ESG Principles into a New Growth Strategy with the Help of the Unite for Trade ProgramUkraine
Anna Bondar · Oct 7, 2026 · 7 min

Green Transformation in Action: How Ecoplant Turns ESG Principles into a New Growth Strategy with the Help of the Unite for Trade Program

The New Global Benchmark for Modern Business Today’s European and global markets are setting new, significantly stricter rules of the game for manufacturers. Quality products or competitive pricing alone are no longer enough to enter the international arena: sustainability, environmental responsibility, and transparent governance — the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) framework — have moved to […]

15 Armenian companies worked through their plans to enter new export markets in Yerevan.
Armeenia · 25 parts
Rain Uusen · Oct 7, 2026 · 3 min

15 Armenian companies worked through their plans to enter new export markets in Yerevan.

Go Global Armenia: Jump to New Markets 2.0 brought together 15 selected Armenian companies in Yerevan on October 5–6. Over two intensive days, the companies' export strategies, selection of target markets, and practical steps for entering new markets were worked through.

From Meeting to Partnership: How Unite for Trade Connected “Lehka Khoda” and Let’s CallUkraine
Anna Bondar · Sep 30, 2026 · 8 min

From Meeting to Partnership: How Unite for Trade Connected “Lehka Khoda” and Let’s Call

Scaling a business, entering new markets, and building sustainable supply chains require business owners to have not only knowledge, but also an environment where they can find partners, exchange experience, and search for solutions together. It was precisely to create such an environment that the comprehensive Unite for Trade program was designed, implemented by Visionest […]

One of Armenia’s leading manufacturers of meat products prepares for new export markets
Armenia · 24 parts
Armenia
Sona Grigoryan · Sep 30, 2026 · 4 min

One of Armenia’s leading manufacturers of meat products prepares for new export markets

With 30 years of experience, Armenian manufacturer of meat products, Bacon Product, is taking a more structured approach to its next stage of export growth through the Export Acceleration Programme.

From Tallinn to Helsinki: Georgian Architects Building Connections Through Architecture 
Georgia: Inclusive Access to Markets · 31 parts
Architecture Trampoline
Tatia Paradashvili · Sep 30, 2026 · 6 min

From Tallinn to Helsinki: Georgian Architects Building Connections Through Architecture 

As part of the “Architecture Trampoline” international study programme, nine Georgian architecture companies travelled from Tallinn to Helsinki to continue their study visit and meet with Finnish professionals, institutions and architects.

1 step forward toward export diversification. Visionest launched mentorship for Armenian companies
Armenia · 24 parts
Armenia
Sona Grigoryan · Sep 29, 2026 · 2 min

1 step forward toward export diversification. Visionest launched mentorship for Armenian companies

The new mentorship phase of the Export Acceleration Programme is now underway. 10 Armenian companies from diverse sectors will work directly with experienced international experts.

IMPACT-Zhytomyr 3.0 launched in Zhytomyr: 11 municipalities prepare to turn development plans into investments
Rain Uusen · Sep 29, 2026 · 3 min

IMPACT-Zhytomyr 3.0 launched in Zhytomyr: 11 municipalities prepare to turn development plans into investments

The inaugural forum held in Zhytomyr brought together representatives from over a hundred local governments, state institutions, international partners, and experts. Launched with Estonian support, IMPACT-Zhytomyr 3.0 aims to help 11 municipalities in the Zhytomyr region transform development strategies into practical action plans and investment projects ready for funding.

GALLERY ⟩ Unite for Trade: 13 months of learning and cooperation with Zhytomyr entrepreneurs
Unite for Trade · 18 parts
Rain Uusen · Sep 29, 2026 · 4 min

GALLERY ⟩ Unite for Trade: 13 months of learning and cooperation with Zhytomyr entrepreneurs

Air alerts also accompanied the day when Zhytomyr entrepreneurs summarized 13 months of learning and cooperation. In the Visionest Institute's "Unite for Trade" program, which concluded on September 24, businesses were developed amidst the war, export opportunities were sought, and new partners were found.

What kinds of companies are looking for international growth talent through Grow Global?
Rain Uusen · Sep 22, 2026 · 5 min

What kinds of companies are looking for international growth talent through Grow Global?

A diverse group of Estonian manufacturers, technology companies, consumer brands and professional service providers has applied to Grow Global. They share one goal: growing internationally with an experienced person who can build lasting business relationships.

Experienced applicants: what capabilities are entering Grow Global?
Rain Uusen · Sep 22, 2026 · 5 min

Experienced applicants: what capabilities are entering Grow Global?

Grow Global applicants include leaders, project managers, entrepreneurs, sales and client-relations professionals, and people who have delivered international projects. Companies can meet candidates before making any decision about continued cooperation.

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