Info session · 30 July 2026

LIFE Programme 2026: opportunities for Ukrainian organisations

A hybrid info session for public authorities, universities, research institutions, NGOs, businesses, utilities, protected areas and everyone planning to apply for EU LIFE Programme funding.

Participants will learn about:

funding opportunities under the LIFE Programme 2026;
the structure and sub-programmes of LIFE;
open calls (LIFE Calls 2026), applicant requirements and deadlines;
Ukraine's national priorities in implementing the LIFE Programme;
practical tips on preparing a successful proposal and building international partnerships.

Also in the programme:

presentation of the LIFE25-CAP-UA-InCL-U-DE project and Ukraine's national support system for LIFE applicants;
answers to participants' questions;
discussion of further support and cooperation opportunities.

Agenda

Time

Topic

Speaker / format

09:30-10:00
Participant registration
On-site registration, online participants connect
10:00-10:15
Opening of the info session
Myroslav Malovanyi, project coordinator (on-site); Olha Nahnybida, Head of the Division for Analysis, Exchange and Implementation of International Experience in Environmental Protection (online); Tetiana Tymochko, Head of the All-Ukrainian Environmental League (online)
10:15-10:35
LIFE25-CAP-UA-InCL-U-DE project: national support system for LIFE Programme applicants
Nazariy Andrushchak, Head of the Project Office, Lviv Polytechnic National University (on-site)
10:35-10:55
LIFE Programme: structure, sub-programmes and funding opportunities
Yaryna Voronych, Senior Specialist of the Project Office, Lviv Polytechnic National University (on-site)
10:55-11:15
LIFE Programme: defining national priorities in key areas and alignment with LIFE sub-programmes
Tetiana Tymochko, Head of the All-Ukrainian Environmental League (online)
11:15-11:35
LIFE Calls 2026: current opportunities for Ukrainian organisations
Vita Horak, Senior Specialist of the Project Office, Lviv Polytechnic National University (on-site)
11:35-11:50
From idea to proposal: preparing for the LIFE 2026 call
Nazariy Andrushchak, Head of the Project Office, Lviv Polytechnic National University (on-site)
11:50-12:10
Q&A
Clarifications on call selection and participation opportunities
12:10-12:30
Wrap-up and next steps
Summary and announcement of upcoming project events

Official event programme

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Organisers

Lviv Polytechnic National University

Ministry of Economy and Environment of Ukraine

All-Ukrainian Environmental League (AUEL)

See you at the info session!

Useful for everyone planning to develop and deliver international environment and climate projects and to raise EU funding.