A new business platform has opened in Odesa, established on the basis of the Employment Center. This space is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises that are particularly vulnerable during wartime. The hub will offer consultations, training, access to grant programs, modern workspaces, conference rooms, and areas for relaxation and children.

Special attention has been given to accessibility: two offices are equipped for people with disabilities, featuring automatic sliding doors and tactile signage. As noted by Boris Emeldesh, president of the All-Ukrainian Association of Entrepreneurs, the space is designed to be safe, barrier-free, autonomous, and functional.

At the opening, representatives of the government and partner organizations discussed the challenges faced by entrepreneurs during the war and shared examples of successful adaptation.

Ihor Koval, secretary of the Odesa City Council, conveyed greetings from Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov. In his address, it was emphasized that this space symbolizes resilience and business development even in the most difficult conditions. Small and medium enterprises are the backbone of regional economies and the driving force for community recovery, yet they are often most affected by hostilities. Therefore, such initiatives hold great significance.

Maksym Boroda, project manager for economic policy and private sector development of UNDP in Ukraine, emphasized that the opening is just the first step. The key is to fill the space with meaningful content and develop a network of hubs that interact with each other and other forms of business support.

The Sustainable Business Hub in Odesa was opened by the All-Ukrainian Professional Association of Private Employers with the support of the UNDP in Ukraine and financial assistance from the Government of Japan as part of the project "Transformational Recovery for the Safety of People in Ukraine".