Rebuilding Ukraine: Business opportunities in the context of rebuilding Ukraine

Client/Funding Institution

Austrian Economic Chamber

Abstract

wiiw has started work on a study commissioned by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ) as part of its go-international initiative. The study examines where concrete reconstruction needs exist in Ukraine and how Austrian companies can take part in addressing them, with a focus on energy (including renewable hydrogen), construction, transport infrastructure and municipal infrastructure. These are fields in which Austrian firms have internationally recognised strengths. The study maps the funding and financing instruments available at the Austrian, European and Ukrainian level, assesses the political, economic and operational risks of engagement and how they can be mitigated, and compares realistic market-entry models. Its core is a structured mapping of reconstruction projects in the pipeline, assessed for their implementation and cooperation potential for Austrian firms. The analysis combines trade and investment data with a programme of interviews with companies, international financial institutions and Ukrainian stakeholders.

Duration

October 2026 - March 2027

wiiw team Leader

Olga Pindyuk

wiiw Staff

Corinna Covi, Richard Grieveson, Francesca Guadagno, Michael Landesmann

Keywords: Ukraine, reconstruction, Austria, WKÖ, go-international, infrastructure, market entry, trade

Research Areas: Regional Development

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