BSI_4Women Final Event: Refugee Women Building New Paths through Entrepreneurship

Join us to celebrate the conclusion event of the BSI_4Women programme – an inspiring gathering full of stories, shared experiences, and practical insights on how entrepreneurship can empower refugee women to build a new life.

The BSI_4Women programme, supported by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region programme, gave brave female-led teams the opportunity to develop their business ideas – from natural sweets and eco-friendly handicrafts to an innovative media platform for Ukrainian women abroad. Over six months, participants took part in hands-on workshops, online learning modules, and one-on-one mentoring sessions, gaining the tools and confidence to take their first steps as entrepreneurs.

Through training, mentorship, and a supportive transnational network, BSI_4Women strengthened the economic independence of refugee women and facilitated their integration into new communities.

This final event is for anyone interested in women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, refugee integration, and supporting newcomers in building sustainable businesses. Expect a day full of shared experiences, expert insights, and networking opportunities.

Agenda
13:00 – 13:05 Tervitussõnad
13:05 – 13:35 Program results and lessons learned – Beata Hulinka, Rzeszow Regional Development Agency (Poland)
13:35 – 14:10 Participants’ stories – Yulia Kurkina, Milana Ohorodnikova, Alyna and Dariia Osiik
14:10 – 14:25 Break
14:25 – 14:45 Guest speaker Živilė Paužaitė, Kaunas Science and Technology Park (Lithuania) “Unlocking Potential: How New Business Ideas Support Integration”
14:45 – 15:10 Guest speaker Elis Paemund, Deputy Head of the European Commission Representation: Funding opportunities for microenterprises
15:10 – 15:40 Panel discussion: funding, integration, and the way forward
Panelists: Živilė Paužaitė(Kaunas Science and Technology Park, Lithuania), Elis Paemund (European Commission Representation), Britta Saks(Integration Foundation), moderated by Triin Ilves
15:40 – 16:10 Networking

📅 Date: October 8, 2025, 13:00–16:10 (EET)
📍 Location: Saturn, Teaduspargi 6/1, Tehnopol campus
🌐 Online: Live stream via Tehnopol YouTube channel
🗣 Language: English with simultaneous Ukrainian translation via tilde.ai

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.