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We create a system where participants receive customers, partnerships, promotion and integration into routes and events
THE CLUSTER UNITES BUSINESS, MANUFACTURERS AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES TO DEVELOP THE TERRITORY AND CREATE TOURIST PRODUCTS
BECOME PART OF THE ECOSYSTEM
OF THE KUIALNYK VALLEY
WHAT DOES PARTICIPATION
IN A CLUSTER GIVE?
New customers
Promoting your products and services
Integration into routes
Collaboration with other cluster participants
We understand what local businesses in the community face
You do the work - we help it grow
Most of our participants started the same way:
word of mouth, minimal advertising, “it will happen somehow”
WE DON'T CHANGE YOUR BUSINESS.
WE HELP IT GROW AND DEVELOP.
We develop the cluster as an open ecosystem of cooperation, where each participant benefits as much as they strengthen others, and the territory is transformed into a space of integrated growth. Together we can create a new model of territorial development, where the main value is human renewal.
WHO CAN JOIN
THE CLUSTER ?
Even if you are not yet a “big business”, but already have
a product, idea, location, or want to develop your direction,
you can be part of a cluster.
Local producers ✦ Gastronomic locations ✦ Tourism services ✦ Creative industries ✦ Recovery practices ✦ Businesses ✦ Local authorities ✦ Science and education
Media ✦ Opinion leaders ✦ Civil society organizations ✦ EDIH ✦ Foundations ✦ Clusters ✦ International partners
What does participation
in a cluster provide?
Access to a growth system, not just a community
More customers and sales
Participants are integrated into tourist routes, events, gastronomic scenarios
and partner channels
Representation
under the territory brand
You can be part of the joint brand
of Kuialnyk Valley and the trademark
"Tastes of Kuialnyk Valley"
Community and cooperation
Networking, order sharing,
shared products, recommendations,
collaborations
Access to the Map of Opportunities of the Kuialnyk Agglomeration
This is one of the key values of the cluster: access to information about partnerships, support programs, grants and investment formats
Development support
The cluster helps develop
brand, product, route, marketing,
projects and grant applications
Joint promotion is more profitable than alone
The cluster promotes the territory and participants through the website, map, media, content production, blogger and FAM tours
How does participation happen?
YOU WILL RECEIVE
NEW GROWTH POINTS
WE INTEGRATE YOU
INTO THE SYSTEM
OF OPPORTUNITIES
WE ARE GETTING TO KNOW
EACH OTHER AND WE DETERMINE
THE FORMAT OF COOPERATION
YOU ARE APPLYING
We are open to new participants who want to develop their business together with the territory.
CORE PRINCIPLES
You work or plan to work in the Kuialnyk Agglomeration
You have a product, service, location, expertise or project idea
Ready to collaborate with other participants
You share the logic of developing the territory through partnership, not isolated competition
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
IN CLUSTER
MEMBERSHIP TYPES
Member
Associate Member
Partner
WHO IS ALREADY PART
OF THE CLUSTER?
ODESA WOW
(NGO)
tourism, marketing, destination development
Develops tourism products and destinations, forms a calendar of events and gastronomic routes, implements digital solutions for tourism and works on promoting the territory through innovative approaches and youth involvement
The People
and Architecture Foundation
architecture, urban planning,
spatial development
Implements modern approaches in architecture and urbanism, works with organic design, supports the development of community master plans and integrates international practices into territorial development
FOP Sushchenko
gastrotourism, research, slow food
Explores local cuisine, promotes gastronomic heritage and develops slow tourism, creates authentic routes and products through deep immersion in the culture of the territory
FOP Eremenko
analytics, sociology
Conducts audience and market research, collects and analyzes data, helps make fact-based decisions and evaluates the effectiveness of projects and development strategies
Travel agency
"Tudoi Syudoi"
tourism, travel organization
Develops and sells tourism products, organizes trips, promotes the destination and attracts tourist flows through ready-made routes and services
Brindusha
(Severynivka)
craft production, local brand
A local family brand from Severynivka that creates authentic products and shapes a modern culture of local production, combining tradition, handwork and attention to quality
Nataliia Voloshina (Severynivka)
gastronomy, craft production
Produces homemade pastries and traditional dishes, including Severynivka borscht, recreating local recipes and shaping the gastronomic identity of the territory
Nataliia Kosteniuk (Baraniv Lyceum)
education, local entrepreneurship
Promotes products from local producers, supports the development of the local economy, and forms a connection between education, community and entrepreneurship
Ensemble
"Vodohrai"
culture, music
A female vocal ensemble from Ivanovka that represents the community at cultural events and competitions, preserving traditions and developing local cultural identity
Regional Center
for Sustainable Development (NGO)
strategy, investments, territorial development
Develops and implements investment projects in infrastructure, mobility and energy, implements sustainable development approaches, forms active communities and supports systemic transformations in communities
Arcadia Cycling Club (NGO)
tourism, sports,
cycling infrastructure
Develops the cycling community and popularizes active tourism, organizes bike rides and routes, in particular along the Kuialnyk Estuary, forming new formats for exploring the territory
FOP Meneiliuk
branding, marketing, design
Responsible for the strategic creation and development of brands, the formation of a unique identity, positioning and strengthening the value of products and territories through a systematic approach to branding
FOP Atamanyuk
law, legal support
Provides legal support for activities and projects, advises on legislative issues, works with contracts, copyright and regulatory compliance
Market "Pochatok"
trade, retail
One of the largest markets in the region, it provides modern retail space for local producers, supports the development of small businesses and creates points of sale for products of cluster members.
Liubov Petrovna (Severynivka)
farming, beekeeping,
wellness
Produces natural honey and works with apitherapy, combining traditional beekeeping with wellness practices, creating products and restorative experiences in a natural environment
Serhii
(Stara Emetivka)
farming, cheesemaking
Produces aged goat cheeses, working with local raw materials and artisanal technologies, creating a product with character and high gastronomic value
Inna Nechai
(Ivanivska community)
craft, design, handmade
Creates handmade jewelry - bracelets, necklaces, chokers and accessories, combining traditional motifs with modern design and forming a local creative product
Equestrian Club
"Kubanka"
tourism, active recreation
Offers horse riding lessons, horseback riding, and photo shoots, creating a unique outdoor recreation experience near the Kuialnyk Estuary
Youth Vector
of Development (NGO)
education, youth programs,
social initiatives
Works with youth through educational and social projects, builds active communities, develops leadership and strengthens the capacity of youth teams within the cluster
FOP Pikalova
wellness, recovery,
health practices
Works with bodily practices, meditations and yoga, develops physical and mental recovery programs, conducts retreats and introduces wellness approaches into the cluster ecosystem
FOP Molosh
communications, PR
Works with strategic communications and public image, builds interaction with the media, creates informational opportunities and promotes projects and cluster participants through systematic PR work
FOP Matveeva
coaching, team development
Works with personal and team development, conducts coaching and facilitation, creates transformational game formats and helps to undergo internal changes
Tourist estate
"Cossack Family"
tourism, culture, ethno
Preserves and popularizes Cossack traditions, creates cultural and tourist products, hosts authentic events and immerses guests in history through live experiences
Honey and tincture producer
craft production, gastronomy
Creates natural honey and signature tinctures based on local ingredients, creating a gastronomic product that conveys the taste and character of the territory
Nadiia
(Nova Emetivka)
farming, cheesemaking
Produced cheeses and suluguni, developing local cheesemaking and participating in joint initiatives that strengthen the gastronomic potential of the community
Nataliia (Marianivka, Usativska community)
craft, natural cosmetics
Produces natural cosmetics: hydrosols, soaps, shampoos, creams and sprays, creating ecological care products based on natural ingredients
Victoria Bondarenko (VOLODAR JEWELRY)
craft, design, brand
Co-founder of the souvenir brand VOLODAR JEWELRY, creates designer products that combine aesthetics, local context, and a modern approach to craft
Science Parks of Ukraine (SP)
innovation, science,
entrepreneurship
Develops an innovation ecosystem, unites communities, universities and businesses, promotes the implementation of scientific developments, supports entrepreneurship and commercialization of innovations
FOP Zakharchenko
business education, consulting,
finance
Helps to open and develop businesses, works with financial models, teaches entrepreneurship, improves skills and supports the scaling of local initiatives
FOP Madatian
strategy, fundraising
Develops development strategies and project documents, prepares grant applications, attracts funding and partners, helps structure ideas into projects with potential for implementation
Tour guides
tourism, excursions
Create and conduct authentic routes, interpret local history and culture, and create unique experiences for visitors through living stories and interaction with the territory
Sky Camp Recreation Complex
relaxation, wellness
Creates a space for rest and recovery, offers recreational and wellness services, organizes leisure activities for families and groups, providing comfortable infrastructure in nature
Suluguni producers (Severynivka)
farming, cheesemaking
Local producers of traditional suluguni, working with natural raw materials and preserving artisanal approaches, creating an authentic gastronomic product of the region
Nataliia Kuzhelnikova
(village of Baranove)
farming, craft production
Develops its own cheese factory and tincture production, combining entrepreneurship with an active role in the community and support for local development
Usativski Diamonds
culture, music
A traditional vocal group that preserves and popularizes Ukrainian song culture, performs at competitions and is a cultural calling card of the community