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UncategorizedSuccess Story: SilkGate Consulting – Winner of the Women’s Leadership Excellence Award
Visionest Institute continues the Success Story series, celebrating the journeys of our alumni and the achievements they accomplished throughout the Export Consultant Mastery Programme 2025-2026. In this edition, we highlight the journey of SilkGate Consulting.

- 0—The Trade Fair Assistance for SMEs in Georgia Program is waiting applicants from Apparel sector
- 0—Enterprise Georgia, UNDP, ESTDEV and Visionest Institute Launch “Trade Fair Assistance for SMEs in Georgia” Program for Apparel Sector
- 0—Transforming Georgian SMEs: Visionest Institute Launches First Project in Georgia
- 0—Empowering Georgian SMEs: “Trade Fair Assistance for Georgian SMEs” Program was launched at the heart of Tbilisi, Georgia
- 0—Unlocking Global Opportunities: Visionest Institute’s First Workshop Guides Georgian SMEs to Success at International Trade Fairs
- 0—The Path to Globalization: Trade Fair Assistance for Georgian SMEs
- 0—International Trade Fair Success: Georgian Brands Take on Europe
- 0—Register Now: “Digital Sales & Online Marketplaces” Training for Participants in Georgia
- 0—Graduation Ceremony Marks the Completion of the “Trade Fair Assistance for SMEs in Georgia” Program
- 0—Momentum Builds in Tbilisi: Visionest Institute Marks 1-Year Milestone in Georgia with Powerful Digital Training for SMEs | 2025
- 0—Apply Now: Visionest Institute Launches Fully Funded “Sustainability and Product Innovation Training” for Georgia’s Fashion and Textile Representatives
- 0—More Than 30 Entrepreneurs, 20 Companies, One Vision: Digital Sales and Online Marketplaces Training Concludes with EU Certified Graduation in Tbilisi
- 0—From Tbilisi to Florence: Exclusive Study Tour & Trade Fair Experience for Georgian Fashion SMEs
- 0—How to Stand Out at an International Trade Fair? Hands-On Workshop with Practical Learning Video, Tbilisi, Georgia. Register by 31 August! (Georgian participants only)
- 0—September 2025 in Tbilisi: Georgian SMEs Kick Off the “Sustainability and Product Innovation” Training
- 0—Celebrating the Successful Completion of the “Sustainability and Product Innovation Training” in Tbilisi
- 0—Innovative Workshop in Tbilisi: Mastering Trade Fair Success for Georgian SMEs
- 0—Visionest Institute Celebrates Alumni Success: Knitteria’s Journey to the Global Stage
- 0—Alumni Success Story: Wine Diamond Transforms Georgian Winemaking into Jewelry
- 0—Registration Open: Georgia’s Architecture Trampoline – Elevate Your Expertise to the Next Level!
- 0—Architecture Trampoline: A New Era for Georgian Architecture
- 0—Registration Now Open: Georgian Marketing & Design Agency Export Program
- 0—Registration Now Open: Georgian Education Services Export Program
- 0—Education Elevator: Georgia’s Education Services Make The Global Move
- 0—From Tbilisi to Europe: Georgia’s Creative Agencies Actively Expand Abroad
- 0—The World Stage Awaits: How Georgian Brand COSMO Is Building Its Path Toward International Success
- 0—Designing for the World: Woodtiness’ Journey from Georgia to International Expansion
- 0—With Estonian support, Georgian small businesses expanded into European markets and created nearly a thousand new jobs
- 0—Success Story: Export Hub Georgia-Winner of the Excellence in Strategic Insight Award
- 0—Estonia Hosts Georgian Architects: Exploring Architecture, Innovation and New Connections
- 0—From Tallinn to Helsinki: Georgian Architects Building Connections Through Architecture
Graduation Ceremony Marks the Completion of the “Trade Fair Assistance for SMEs in Georgia” Program
On April 7, 2025, the Visionest Institute hosted the Graduation Ceremony for the “Trade Fair Assistance for SMEs in Georgia” project in Tbilisi. This project is part of the ‘Inclusive Access to Markets’ (IA2M) initiative, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Estonian International Development Centre (ESTDEV).
UncategorizedExport Academy 2024 in Ukraine: Results That Speak for Themselves!
Over the course of 2.5 months, the Export Academy 2024 has demonstrated outstanding success, confirming its status as a powerful tool for developing Ukrainian exporters. With 365 applications received, 80% of entrepreneurs successfully began their training, completing 7 modules, 14 hours of feedback sessions, and over 700 assignments. As a result of this intensive learning […]
UncategorizedExport Academy 2024: A Fast Track to the Success of Ukrainian Business in Global Markets
Ukrainian companies are increasingly viewing entry into international markets as a key factor for survival and success. However, the export process is often accompanied by numerous challenges. Recognizing these potential obstacles, entrepreneurs are actively seeking reliable information to avoid mistakes and ensure success on the global stage. In December 2024, over 130 Ukrainian companies successfully completed the free educational program Export Academy 2024 from Visionest Institute, the Estonian educational hub that, since 2017, has helped over 2,000 Ukrainian businesses gain valuable knowledge for expanding internationally. In this article, we will share feedback from participants and trainers, explore how the intensive format of the program benefited companies, and discuss the future of Export Academy.
Success Story of Odeskabel: Insights from Export Academy 2024
Odeskabel, a leader in the Ukrainian cable and wire manufacturing industry, proudly shares its transformative journey through the Export Academy 2024 program. With a rich legacy spanning over 75 years, Odeskabel continually pushes the boundaries of innovation and customer satisfaction, enhancing its export capabilities. Today, we gathered insights about the Export Academy and its impact […]
UncategorizedVisionest Institute is hiring!
Project Coordinator for Training and Consultancy Programs Visionest Institute, an international consulting and training company with head office in Tallinn, is seeking a qualified Project Coordinator in Kyiv to manage our award-winning training and consultancy projects. This is a full-time position, fully remote, with opportunities to engage with leading actors in Export and Rebuilding sectors, […]
UncategorizedOver 400 SMEs Apply for the Third “Export Academy” in Ukraine
Over 400 SMEs Apply for the Third “Export Academy” in Ukraine War-torn Ukraine is actively seeking to revitalize its export sector. In response, the Visionest Institute has launched the highly successful “Export Academy” program for the third time. With over 400 applications received, the program continues to garner significant interest. The “Export Academy” aims to […]
UncategorizedExport Alliance Mastery: A New Era for Ukrainian BSOs
September 26, 2024 marked a significant milestone for Ukrainian Business Support Organizations (BSOs) with the official online launch of the Export Alliance Mastery program. This innovative initiative, spearheaded by the Visionest Institute, aims to equip Ukrainian BSOs with the essential tools and knowledge to drive successful export strategies. The opening ceremony featured esteemed speakers who […]
Export Academy: A Catalyst for Ukrainian SME Export Success
The Export Academy 2.0, a comprehensive program designed to equip SMEs with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of international trade, has successfully concluded. A recent evaluation of participant performance revealed significant improvements in various areas of export readiness, indicating the program’s effectiveness in empowering businesses to expand their global reach. Introduction […]
Uncategorized🌟From knowledge to action: how Train the Trainers 2.0 alumni consult Ukrainian exporters in times of war
Over a year has passed since the graduation of the second stream of export consultants within the Program Train the Trainers, and we traditionally inquired about the new achievements of our graduates or how the program has influenced their professional activities, and whether they have managed to reach new heights thanks to their training. According […]

- 01Visit to Armenia to strengthen development cooperation
- 02Visionest Institute Launches New Export Training Program in Armenia – Apply Now!
- 03Apply Today: Export Consultants Mastery 2025 – 2026 for Georgia, Ukraine, Estonia & Armenia
- 04Visionest Institute Holds First-Ever Info Day in Yerevan to Empower Armenian SMEs
- 05First steps in Armenia — and how we got here?
- 0660 SMEs across 5+ sectors: Export training program kicks off in Armenia
- 07Visionest Institute from Estonia shares strategic knowledge with Armenian companies to achieve export success
- 08From Armenian mountains to European markets: An Armenian family tea brand sets its sights on Europe
- 09Armenian producer plans to enter the Scandinavian market with a new Export plan
- 10New markets: “Our confidence is increased!”
- 11Export readiness, new products, new skills: Armenian SMEs successfully completed Visionest’s program
- 12Armenian cheese in the UAE and Europe: Visionest’s program participant sets new export benchmark
- 13Visionest Connect Podcast. First English-language episode: Armenia’s Untapped Opportunities for Estonian Leaders
- 14Photo Gallery ⟩ Export Acceleration Programme Launched in Yerevan: From Strategy to Action
- 15The opening of the Estonian Embassy in Armenia will give a new boost to bilateral relations: Deputy Minister of Economy
- 16Gallery ⟩ Visionest in Armenia: A new season of the export accelerator has started in Yerevan
- 1740 Armenian companies begin journey toward new export markets: Export Acceleration Program launched in Armenia
- 18Armenian Esco-Pharm expands its global reach through the Export Acceleration Program
- 19Estonia stands with Armenian producers. Trade expo to take place in Tallinn
- 20Armenian companies graduated from Visionest Institute’s Export Acceleration Programme 2026
- 21850+ Visitors, 80+ Companies, New Partnerships: Made in Armenia Expo took place in Estonia
- 221 step forward toward export diversification. Visionest launched mentorship for Armenian companies
- 23One of Armenia’s leading manufacturers of meat products prepares for new export markets
- 0—Towards new markets with Visionest Institute: Armenian producers complete Export training
Visit to Armenia to strengthen development cooperation
In early April, a Visionest team led by Anu-Mall Naarits, the CEO of Visionest Institute, and Krista Kulderknup, the Project Manager for International Cooperation, visited Yerevan, Armenia as part of the ESTDEV mission. The visit aimed to restart Estonian Development Cooperation with Armenia, and as part of this, the Armenian-Estonian Civil Society Roundtable event was […]
UncategorizedExport Academy – Our Export Empowerment Series: Building Global Companies
After training the first group of export consultants, we saw that many of them planned to deliver training about export as part of the business plans. We at the Vision Institute have been in the training world for more than 30 years, and realized that consultancy skills are not enough for adult training. Also, having […]
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