PROJECTS
Economic Integration of Internally Displaced People and Persons Affected by War
With support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM Ukraine) and funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through KfW, this project aims to strengthen the export capacity, international visibility, and strategic positioning of Ukrainian automotive and mobility SMEs in response to war-related disruptions. UAMC leads the delivery of key activities, including the development of a B2B export platform, participation in international trade fairs, training on EU standards and certification, and the organisation of the national Automotive and Mobility Forum. The project also supports market research for Germany and Austria, as well as tailored coaching for SMEs on export strategy, branding, and integration into European value chains. A strong focus is placed on resilience, digital tools, and inclusive growth, particularly for war-affected and relocated manufacturers. This initiative reinforces UAMC’s leadership in fostering innovation, internationalisation, and sustainable industrial development within Ukraine’s mobility ecosystem.
EUROCLUSTERS RESIST II
RESIST II is a pan-European Eurocluster project aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of SMEs in the Mobility, Transport, and Automotive ecosystem. Coordinated by six partners from five EU countries, the project supports SMEs in adopting net-zero technologies and improving access to critical raw materials. Through two open calls, RESIST II will distribute €1.6 million in cascade funding, with individual SMEs eligible for up to €60,000 in innovation support. In addition to funding, SMEs benefit from webinars, coaching, internationalisation services, and knowledge exchange. UAMC contributes as a core ecosystem partner, ensuring Ukrainian SMEs gain visibility and connection to EU green mobility networks.
Central Ukraine EDIH
Central Ukraine EDIH is a European Digital Innovation Hub established under the Digital Europe Programme to accelerate the digital and green transformation of Ukrainian SMEs, particularly in the manufacturing and mobility sectors. As a core implementation partner, UAMC leads stakeholder mobilisation, training development, and digital maturity assessments for industrial enterprises in central and eastern regions. UAMC also contributes to the design of services in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and circular economy integration, leveraging its cluster network and LMS platform. The EDIH fosters cross-border cooperation with EU innovation hubs and positions Ukraine within the broader European digital innovation ecosystem.
Develop Data Exchange (2024-2025)
Contributing to cross-border CE data solutions and SME integration into digital value chains. is an EU-funded Interreg Danube Region project aimed at enhancing cross-border data cooperation and integrating stakeholders from the manufacturing, energy, and space sectors into European data ecosystems. UAMC played a strategic role by coordinating stakeholder mapping in Ukraine, leading one of the international workshops, and co-developing the roadmap for future data-driven initiatives aligned with the EU Digital Decade, European Data Strategy, and New European Bauhaus values. The project strengthened institutional capacity, supported the development of Ukrainian use cases, and positioned UAMC and its partners for participation in Horizon Europe, DEP, and EIT calls. Through this initiative, UAMC facilitated practical cooperation between clusters, SMEs, academia, and EDIHs, ensuring Ukraine’s visibility in emerging European data spaces for circular economy and industrial innovation.
Export Alliance UAMC
Under the USAID Competitive Economy Program (CEP), UAMC implemented a targeted export support initiative for Ukraine’s automotive and mobility sector. The project focused on integration into international value chains, enhancing international market access, branding, and standards compliance for SMEs through tailored coaching, VDA/PPAP standard adoption, and strategic B2B engagement. UAMC organised international missions to leading trade events, including Smart Manufacturing Summit (Japan) and IAA Transportation (Germany), and provided customised export materials, research, and alliance development. The project resulted in the creation of an export alliance of 26 SMEs and strengthened partnerships with buyers and platforms in Germany, Japan, and Israel. UAMC was commended by USAID for its effective project management, export facilitation, and capacity-building leadership.
BoostUp! Ukraine 2024 and Manufacturing Day 2023
UAMC facilitated national events for SME innovation and green transition, including startup competitions, expert panels, and stakeholder matchmaking.
Capacity Building and Innovation for Manufacturing SMEs (2023)
In partnership with GIZ Ukraine, UAMC led two major initiatives: “Internationalisation of Ukrainian Mobility into the European Ecosystem” and “Cluster Development for the Automotive and Mobility Sector”. These projects aimed to enhance SME export readiness, promote sustainable manufacturing, and strengthen cross-border cooperation within the EU mobility industry. Key outcomes included the development of five training courses on lean manufacturing and digitalisation, the launch of the Automotive Skills Hub, and participation in over 90 B2B meetings across 15 matchmaking events. UAMC also hosted booths at major fairs (IAA Mobility, Subcontracting Poznań, International Mobility Days) and achieved Bronze Cluster Excellence certification. The project positioned UAMC as a central actor in connecting Ukrainian SMEs to European value chains and innovation ecosystems.
The EVOLUTE project, standing for “wE striVe fOr cLUsTer Excellence in the Automotive and Land Machine Industry” join the forces of 6 clusters of ALM Industry suppliers. The aim is helping companies and their employees to be prepared for future challenges (e.g. disruptive developments, digital & green transformation, challenges due to Covid-19) through new offers and services.
Regrouping Mobility clusters to develop Skills and ExchangeREMOBILISE is a 24-months project pursuing the overall objectives of strengthening cluster management excellence while facilitating strategic connections between our clusters and our specialised ecosystems and cities across Europe, in the sector of mobility.
