Belarusian Diaspora Initiative (BDI)

🤖 🚀 This week, Belarusian #startups in exile are joining a series of #AI-focused workshops in #Tallinn as part of the BDI project activities. 📝 Organised together with our partners from the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and AI & Robotics Estonia AIRE, the workshops are helping entrepreneurs explore how AI can support business #growth, #productivity, fundraising, sales, hiring, and scaling. Beyond the sessions, participants are also connecting with Estonia’s #innovation ecosystem, exchanging ideas, and presenting their start-up initiatives. 🤝 At BDI, we are proud to support opportunities that strengthen international cooperation and help Belarusian entrepreneurs continue building and innovating across Europe. European Commission Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza (Polish Chamber of Commerce) Kauno prekybos, pramonės ir amatų rūmai (Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts) Imaguru Startup HUB ABBA – Association of Belarusian Business Abroad Eurochambres

🚀 The BDI project is excited to be part of hashtag Latitude59 this week in #Tallinn, one of the Baltic region’s leading start-up and tech events. 🤖 Together with our consortium partner Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we are supporting a delegation of Belarusian tech and #AI #startups in exile as they connect with investors, ecosystem builders, and innovators from across Europe. 🗨️ Over two days, our participants took part in conference sessions, networking events, investor meetings, and the Latitude59 Pitch Competition Finals. The #BDI booth served as a space to showcase the project and foster new collaboration opportunities. ↗️ Initiatives like these are essential for helping entrepreneurs expand their international networks, increase visibility, and continue growing despite challenging circumstances. European Commission Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza (Polish Chamber of Commerce) Kauno prekybos, pramonės ir amatų rūmai (Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts) Imaguru Startup HUB ABBA – Association of Belarusian Business Abroad Eurochambres

Gdańsk is calling! 🌊 Grab your FREE VIP ticket to the European Smart Growth Forum (https://lnkd.in/ewaA3_UJ) with the BDI Project! Are you an entrepreneur or expert from the Belarusian diaspora in Poland? Want to connect with top business leaders and investors? The Polish Chamber of Commerce wants you on our team! Through the BDI project, we are funding your participation in EFIR11 in Gdańsk (Sept 3-4, 2026). The BDI Package includes: ✨ Free VIP/Premium Tickets (worth thousands of PLN). ✨ Exclusive Networking & Power Speech by Marcin Prokop. ✨ Travel & Stay: We cover transport and hotels for those coming from outside Gdańsk. Don't wait – we have only 30 spots available! ⏳ 👉 Details and Registration: https://lnkd.in/e3HU4EWd #BDIProject #KIG #GdańskEvent #BusinessWithoutBorders #Innovation #SmartGrowth #VIPAccess -- Gdańsk czeka! 🌊 Zgarnij darmowy bilet VIP na Europejskie Forum Inteligentnego Rozwoju z projektem BDI! Jesteś przedsiębiorcą lub ekspertem z białoruskiej diaspory w Polsce? Chcesz budować relacje z topowymi liderami biznesu? Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza ma dla Ciebie propozycję nie do odrzucenia! W ramach projektu BDI finansujemy Twój udział w 11. EFIR w Gdańsku (3-4.09.2026). Co oferujemy? ✨ Wejściówki VIP/Premium za 0 zł. ✨ Networking z inwestorami i power speech Marcina Prokopa. ✨ Pokrycie kosztów podróży i noclegu dla osób spoza regionu. ✨ Szansę na zaprezentowanie swojej firmy w strefie EXPO. Nie czekaj – liczba miejsc jest ograniczona (mamy tylko 30 slotów!). ⏳ 👉 Szczegóły i rejestracja: https://lnkd.in/e3HU4EWd 👉 Agenda w linku powyżej! 📑 Zróbmy razem krok w stronę nowoczesnego biznesu! 🚀 #KrajowaIzbaGospodarcza #BDIProject #GdańskEvent #ForumRozwoju #BiznesBezGranic #SmartGrowth

On April 9, something took place that clearly reflects the scale and direction of collaboration between large business and international communities. At the Logistics Center of Żabka in Będzieszyn, a closed, institutional visit was organized for representatives of the Belarusian diaspora — not only active entrepreneurs, but also individuals preparing to enter the business landscape. The event was delivered in cooperation with Association of Belarusian Business Abroad — an organization operating within European structures, collaborating with institutions such as Eurochambres and initiatives supported by the Unia Europejska. This was not a standard visit. It was a selective, high-level event providing access to the operational backbone of one of the most advanced retail systems in Europe — a space that typically remains beyond the reach of external observers. Participants had the opportunity to see how logistics and operational processes function in practice — processes that enable the efficient daily supply of over 12,000 stores across Poland. The program culminated in a substantive session, where I had the opportunity to speak about the franchise model, network structure, and operational realities from a hands-on perspective. It is also important to highlight the broader context — Belarusians are currently the second-largest national minority in Poland. This makes such initiatives even more significant, as large organizations open up not only to collaboration, but also to sharing knowledge, inspiring future entrepreneurs, and building long-term relationships. The level of organization and engagement clearly shows that initiatives of this kind are reaching a new standard. This is no longer just networking. It is the deliberate creation of an environment where something more can emerge. #Żabka #retail #logistics #business #networking #Poland #franchise

Today in 📍#Dubrovnik, we had the opportunity to take part in the Three Seas Business Forum and the THREE SEAS BUSINESS COUNCIL sessions.   The Belarusian Diaspora Initiative (BDI) was represented with a dedicated panel on “Belarusian Business in Exile: Forging New Partnerships and Investment Opportunities Across the Three Seas Region.”    With over 400 Belarusian businesses in exile engaged through BDI, the message is clear — this is not just a community in need of support, but one ready to contribute. In fact, these entrepreneurs are already contributing to the EU economy and represent strong potential for 📈growth, 💡 innovation, and 🤝partnerships across the region.   🗨️ Alongside the panel, a selected group of Belarusian businesses participated as part of an international delegation, engaging directly with partners from the Three Seas region through dedicated B2B matchmaking.   ↔️ These exchanges once again showed how important it is to create real opportunities for connection, not just discussion.   🎉 Special thanks to ABBA – Association of Belarusian Business Abroad for the excellent organisation of the visit and for bringing together such a strong and engaged business community! European Commission Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza (Polish Chamber of Commerce) Kauno prekybos, pramonės ir amatų rūmai (Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts) Imaguru Startup HUB Eurochambres

📨 Check out our latest event & workshop calls in our newsletter! 🏭 Institutional visit to Żabka Logistics Centre 💶 Workshops & consultations on longterm financial safety, accessing finance & investor readiness 🏛️ Joint participation in Three Seas Business Forum in Dubrovnik 👉 Explore the full issue: https://lnkd.in/eaNdgiCY

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