Bake4Ukraine: Building a Bakery Training Center for Future of Ukraine

About this project

The project aims to enhance food security for urban and rural communities in Ukraine by supporting the sustainable development of the mini-bakery sector. By strengthening local food production, the initiative provides a long-term alternative to reliance on humanitarian aid, fostering economic resilience and job creation.A key component is the establishment of a Bakery Training Center, which will offer blended vocational training – both online and offline – to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The center will train bakery staff in resource-efficient and resilient baking technologies, with a focus on modern, small-scale production methods. At least 250 participants, including a minimum of 60% from vulnerable groups, will benefit from the training in the center's first year.In addition, the project will produce a comprehensive guide for aspiring entrepreneurs on how to establish and manage a mini-bakery. To further stimulate the sector, up to 15 mini-bakeries will receive grants for establishment or upgrading, and up to 10 performance-based co-financing grants will be awarded through a competitive selection process.The main beneficiaries are existing and new mini-bakeries in Ukraine, especially those seeking to improve local food supply chains, create jobs, and process locally grown agricultural products.The initiative is a collaboration between five partners: SC Zeelandia, Perspectiva 21.3, and Bakery 21.3 (all Ukraine-based) and Kom over en help (lead applic…

Published by

Netherlands Enterprise Agency · Government

Countries

Ukraine

Sectors

Agricultural education/training

Focus

Nutrition · Also contributes

Funded by

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Implemented by

Subsidiary Company Zeelandia, Limited liability “21.3”, CO “Perspectiva 21.3”, Zeelandia H.J. Doeleman B.V., Stichting KOM Over en Help

Accountable

Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Published by Netherlands Enterprise Agency to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 10 Aug 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: NL-KVK-27378529-UPF2400012.

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