Industrial parks are a growth point for the country’s economy – UFuture founder

Industrial parks are one of the factors of economic growth and the return of Ukrainians home. This opinion was expressed during the international forum “Industrial Evolution: Manufacturing Turning on the Economy” was expressed by Vasyl Khmelnytsky, the initiator of the event and founder of UFuture holding.

He noted that to bring people back from abroad, it is necessary to create appropriate competitive opportunities, including jobs and decent wages.

“An industrial park is just such a point of economic growth and a magnet for innovation, investment and talent. The support of industrial parks by the state and local communities is an investment. Last year, we transferred UAH 18 million in taxes to the local budget, this year – UAH 25 million, and next year – UAH 50 million. In 20 years, we will have paid more than a billion. And this is only the local level. Today, we are laying the foundation for the future 15-20 years ahead,” Vasyl Khmelnytsky said.

Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, in turn, believes that digitalization, technology, and innovation should become the foundation of the country’s economic development.

He reminded that WINWIN Strategy for Digital Development of Innovations in Ukraine until 2030 unites 14 areas, from fintech to AI.

“We are already working on various tools to create conditions for the development of innovations in Ukraine: benefits, regulatory fast tracks, access to financing, mechanisms for opening new markets,” he said.

The international forum “Industrial Evolution: Manufacturing Turns on the Economy” was held last week in Bila Tserkva Industrial Park. The event brought together over 1000 participants – representatives of Ukrainian manufacturing companies, the government, international partners and investors. During four panel discussions, experts discussed key issues of industrial development in Ukraine. The event also featured a Made in Ukraine expo zone.

As GMK Center reported earlier, in January-March 2025, Ukraine exported goods worth almost $9.9 billion. In March, exports from the country reached more than $3.6 billion, which is 4.5% more than in March last year and 18% more than in February this year.