Deals, projects, talks and events involving the International Investment Office team.
The International Investment Office has a new website
invest-office.com now has separate pages for each service, the Lviv Region — Factory of Europe case study, a project catalogue and an investment readiness test, in Ukrainian, English and Polish.
Burshtyn delegation in Kechnec, Slovakia: how an industrial park changes a community
On 29 September 2026 IIO organised a visit by a Burshtyn delegation to Kechnec, Slovakia, home to a 332-hectare industrial park with two Magna plants.
How communities should plan investment: Roman Matys at the Economic Forum in Karpacz
Roman Matys, President of the International Investment Office, spoke in Karpacz about how communities can select projects on a limited budget and plan investment in wartime.
Karpacz 2023: a community needs a master plan before it looks for an investor
At the 32nd Economic Forum in Karpacz, Roman Matys explained why communities should first adopt a development master plan and only then seek investment for individual projects.
Roman Matys: Ukraine as a startup on the world map
A column by Roman Matys for Gazeta Prawna: why Ukraine can be seen as a startup, which investors are already counting on Ukrainian opportunities, and why projects should be prepared now.
Katowice 2023: what kind of development strategy actually brings investors
At the International Economic Forum in Katowice, Roman Matys discussed with Polish mayors and the company Trilux how a development strategy shapes investors' decisions.
Three Seas Local Government Congress: people, education and joint strategies
Roman Matys represented Ukraine in the Three Seas Initiative expert group: demographics, bringing people home, and joint education strategies for the region.
Welconomy 2023: what will end the downturn in real estate
At the Welconomy forum in Toruń, Roman Matys explained why demand for property depends on quality of life in a community, and which two questions authorities should ask residents.
When is the best time to invest in Ukraine
Roman Matys on the three kinds of investors he meets abroad, examples of investment in energy and industry, and why in some sectors it is already too late to fight for leadership.
Energy for new projects: what foreign investors ask
Karpowership floating power plants and small modular reactors: Roman Matys on how Ukraine can supply energy to new production.
Łódzkie 2022: trust between government and business, and support for entrepreneurs
At the 15th European Economic Forum Łódzkie 2022, Roman Matys received thanks from the Marshal of the Voivodeship and spoke about trust, types of entrepreneurship and borrowing proven solutions.
W4UA summit: what awaits Ukraine’s economy after victory
Roman Matys moderated a W4UA discussion on rebuilding Ukraine's economy: money for infrastructure, taxes, human capital and protecting small business.
Mainichi Shimbun interview: Lviv region as a gateway to Europe
The Japanese daily Mainichi Shimbun wrote about the investment success of Lviv region. Roman Matys spoke about foreign direct investment in the region doubling.
Sambir bakery to become a packaging plant exporting to the EU
The new owner of the Sambir bakery plans to invest over UAH 70 million in cardboard packaging production and create up to 200 jobs.
How Lviv region attracted USD 650 million of investment: seven steps
At the conference "Ukraine: an investment haven in times of change", Roman Matys explained how Lviv region grew foreign direct investment from USD 28.4 million to hundreds of millions.
EUR 45 million and 300 jobs: the Kovalska Group plant in Rozvadiv
Why Kovalska Group chose Rozvadiv for its aerated concrete and Siltek dry-mix plant, and what communities looking for an investor can learn from it.