WISE Ukraine – Strengthening women’s leadership in the energy sector

WISE Ukraine is an 18-month leadership and capacity-building programme for women professionals in Ukraine’s energy sector. The programme supports 25 participants in strengthening their leadership skills while contributing to institutional development and long-term, systemic change towards a sustainable energy transition in Ukraine.

The programme brings together Swedish and Ukrainian expertise through expert sessions, coaching and peer learning. Participants design a local Change Project together with a Home Team from their organisation, and develop the confidence to lead sustainable transformation.

WISE Ukraine combines Swedish and Ukrainian expertise in a blended, interactive training model with international peer exchange and strong institutional anchoring. Participants are selected through an open national call and represent the energy, public and academic sectors in Ukraine.

Change Projects and Home Teams

Each applicant will propose a Change Project they wish to implement during the programme. Selected participants will develop and carry out these projects with a Home Team 2–3 colleagues from their organisation. Home Teams will engage in mostly all online training components, supporting shared learning, stronger institutional commitment and broader impact.

Reach and stakeholder engagement

WISE Ukraine will engage a diverse ecosystem of Ukrainian stakeholders across academia, municipalities, government agencies, civil society, media, and the energy and business sectors to ensure relevance, visibility and long-term impact. In total, the programme will reach 75–100 professionals through participants and their teams, building capacity in gender, leadership and energy topics.

Apply to the WISE Ukraine programme

Women professionals working in Ukraine’s energy sector are invited to apply for this fully funded leadership and capacity-building training programme.

The training runs from April 2026 to May 2027. Selected participants will develop and implement a Change Project within their own organisation, supported by Swedish and Ukrainian experts.

Apply by 15 March 2026 using the application form below and download the programme brochure for full details on eligibility and participation.