UBC Jena
Ukrainian Business Community in Jena
A space for Ukrainian entrepreneurs, freelancers, founders, and professionals in Thuringia who want to develop their business, career, and a strong professional network.
- • Regular Ukrainian-language networking events
- • Practical seminars and group workshops
- • New contacts, partnerships, and collaboration opportunities
- • Access to relevant local business expertise
A regular rhythm
Every Wednesday in Jena
UBC and TEC alternate weekly, creating a stable event format for two complementary local audiences.
Event hours: 17:30–20:30
About the community
What Is UBC Jena?
UBC Jena is a Ukrainian business community for people building or developing a business, working independently, or looking for a strong professional environment in Germany.
More than introductions
A space for meaningful conversations, practical exchange, and contacts that can grow into collaboration.
A practical focus
Strategy, customers, sales, finance, technology, teams, investment, and building a business in Germany.
A local ecosystem
UBC helps Ukrainians in Thuringia find useful connections, partners, and relevant local expertise.
For whom
Members and experts
For members
If you are building your professional path
- Planning to launch a business or a new project
- Already running a business and looking for growth opportunities
- Working as a freelancer, consultant, or self-employed professional
- Looking to expand your professional circle in Germany
- Seeking peers, partners, or new clients
For experts
If you work with entrepreneurs
- Finance, tax, legal services, and corporate structure
- Marketing, sales, business strategy, and development
- Technology, AI, automation, and digital products
- HR, team management, and operational processes
- Investment, fundraising, and growth preparation
Through the LivaRava Business Gateway, we build a structured format for working with relevant local experts.
Opportunities
What do UBC members gain?
Networking
Meet Ukrainian entrepreneurs and professionals from across the region.
Practical events
Topic-led meetings, group seminars, and workshops.
Support
Exchange experience and discuss real challenges in a trusted setting.
Expertise
Find a relevant local expert for a specific business question.
A simple format
How UBC Jena works
Choose an event
Register for an upcoming UBC Networking or topic-led event.
Meet people
Briefly share who you are, what you do, and what you are looking for.
Come back
Consistency turns a first introduction into trust and collaboration.
Keep moving
Join seminars or seek relevant expertise when useful for your next step.
Community events
Upcoming events in Jena
UBC Networking #12 · held in Ukrainian
End of Summer & New Business Season Planning
A meeting for Ukrainian entrepreneurs, freelancers, consultants, and professionals in Thuringia.
17:30–20:30
JenTower, 11th Floor
Leutragraben 1, 07743 Jena
TEC Networking #1 · held in English
Thüringen Entrepreneurs Community #1: New Business Season
A practical English-language networking event for entrepreneurs, freelancers, consultants, professionals, and aspiring founders in Thuringia.
17:30–20:30
JenTower, 11th Floor
Leutragraben 1, 07743 Jena
Support areas
Business topics within the community
Community exchange helps members find the right people and perspectives around practical business questions.
Local knowledge partner
Become an Expert Partner
For local experts in finance, legal, marketing, technology, sales, and business strategy. UBC facilitates structured introductions to relevant requests—not a public directory or mass lead distribution. The focus is on fit, quality, and long-term professional collaboration.
Frequently asked questions
Answers before your first meeting
Are UBC events held in English?
No. UBC Jena events are held in Ukrainian. This English page is a localized version for people who prefer to read the information in English.
Who can attend?
Ukrainian entrepreneurs, founders, freelancers, consultants, self-employed professionals, specialists, and people considering starting or developing a business in Germany.
Do I need to own a business already?
No. People with an idea or early-stage plans are welcome.
What should I bring to an event?
A short introduction and one current goal, challenge, or opportunity.
Can I become an expert partner?
Yes, if you provide relevant professional services and value structured, long-term collaboration.
Start with a conversation
Find your professional environment in Jena
Join the next UBC event, meet the community, and take the next step for your business or career.