Nataliia Gurina Signed a Memorandum between NABU and AEVU to Support the Development of Veteran Entrepreneurship

The Independent Association of Banks of Ukraine and the Association of Veteran Entrepreneurs of Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation. The document is aimed at developing veteran entrepreneurship, expanding access of veteran-owned businesses to financing and banking products, and supporting veterans’ return to civilian life through entrepreneurship. 

The signing took place on 25 June in Gdańsk during the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 – an international conference dedicated to Ukraine’s recovery. On behalf of the Independent Association of Banks of Ukraine, the document was signed by Nataliia Gurina, Deputy Chair of the NABU Council and Chair of the Management Board of Raiffeisen Bank. On behalf of the Association of Veteran Entrepreneurs of Ukraine, it was signed by Serhii Pozniak, Head of AEVU. 

The Memorandum provides for cooperation between the parties to create favourable conditions for the development of veteran-owned businesses in Ukraine. Key areas include support for programmes and projects aimed at financing veteran businesses, expanding access to financial instruments for military personnel and their family members, and developing an inclusive financial system. 

A separate focus of the cooperation will be the preparation of joint events, programmes and projects aimed at developing veteran entrepreneurship at the national and regional levels. The parties also plan to exchange analytical information, coordinate positions on relevant initiatives and support public communications that strengthen the role of veteran-owned businesses in Ukraine’s economy. 

For Raiffeisen Bank, supporting veteran entrepreneurship is part of its systemic work to develop an inclusive financial ecosystem. The bank cooperates with the veteran business community and supports initiatives that help veterans return to civilian life, start and grow their own businesses, and create new jobs. 

The signing of the Memorandum creates a foundation for further cooperation between the banking sector and the veteran business community. Its implementation is expected to contribute to the development of more accessible financial solutions for veteran entrepreneurs and to support the growth of veteran-owned businesses in Ukraine.