Organisers: IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, LIFE Academy Sweden, Women's Energy Club of Ukraine, and National Technical University of Ukraine “Kyiv Polytechnic Institute“
Format: online and on-site learning
Women in Sustainable Energy (WISE Ukraine) is an 18-month project running from December 2025 to May 2027, with the training programme taking place from April 2026 to May 2027. The programme combines Swedish and Ukrainian expertise in a blended, interactive training model with international peer exchange and strong institutional anchoring.
25 women professionals from Ukraine’s energy sector will be selected through an open national call. Participants will represent the energy, public and academic sectors in Ukraine.
Participants will design and implement a Change Project within their own organisation, supported by a Home Team and guided by Swedish and Ukrainian experts. This is applied leadership work, directly linked to Ukraine’s recovery and long-term energy transition.
What the programme offers
Leadership training focused on gender-responsive and institutional change
International exchange: one week in Sweden, Stockholm and 2 days in Ukraine
Strong professional networks in Ukraine and internationally
Fully funded participation (training, travel, accommodation, and meals)
Ukrainian language support will be provided, translation will be available during training events
Who can apply
Women in mid-level or leadership roles in the Ukrainian energy sector (public, private, state, municipal or academic), with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Ukrainian citizenship and residence in Ukraine are required.
Apply by March 15th.