UA2USA

What is UA2USA
UA2USA is the national platform that connects data, communities, and partners across the Ukrainian-American business ecosystem. At its core is the UA2USA Evidence-to-Action Program — a three-stage initiative that includes (1) Evidence, (2) Engagement, and (3) Advocacy. It maps the real footprint of Ukrainian-founded businesses in all 50 U.S. states and turns those insights into financing, policy influence, and strategic partnerships.
The program opens pathways to capital, procurement, export opportunities, and investor networks, helping Ukrainian-founded companies scale in the United States and participate in Ukraine’s recovery.
We quantify Jobs Created • Taxes Paid • Annual Payroll • Investment Mobilized • Innovation Linkages, and then translate this evidence into action: briefing decision-makers, supporting community partners, and connecting founders with investors, economic development offices, and procurement programs.
UA2USA is initiated by the ISE Group Think Tank and the Ukrainian American Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in consultation with the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States, the U.S. Department of State, SelectUSA, and civic partners nationwide.
This platform is about shared prosperity — strengthening local U.S. economies while mobilizing market-driven solutions for Ukraine’s recovery.
We move from facts to outcomes in three steps: (1) measure the footprint; (2) engage locally; (3) translate into policy, partership and finance.

(1) Evidence Base

We conduct a first-of-its-kind, evidence-based study of Ukrainian-founded businesses across all 50 U.S. states — covering jobs, payroll, taxes, investment, sectors, and geography.

(2) Community Engagement

We take decision-grade findings state by state — briefings, panels, and roundtables with chambers, EDOs, universities, think tanks, investors, and offices — delivering district packs and facilitating targeted matchmaking.

(3) Policy Action

We translate evidence into implementable measures: state/district briefs, procurement and capital playbooks, and a comprehensive policy paper — unlocking capital access, workforce pipelines, and market entry.

Ukrainian-American Business Impact Study: Full Report

A first-of-its-kind, evidence-based study of Ukrainian diaspora businesses across all 50 U.S. states — showing how they create jobs, invest, pay taxes and strengthen local communities.
The study verifies 2,270 verified firms across all 50 states within a broader network of more than 45,000 diaspora enterprises generating nearly $60 billion in annual revenue comparable to the GDP of North Dakota and supporting approximately 300,000 U.S. jobs.
Built by ISE Group with the Ukrainian American Chamber of Commerce & Industry (UACCI), the research combines firm-level verification and survey data with to define the national footprint of Ukrainian-origin businesses and to translate findings into practical next steps.
What you’ll learn:● Sector strengths (e.g., IT accounts for ~130,000 jobs) and state-by-state presence. ● Growth outlook (90%+ plan to expand) and barriers for firms displaced by the war. ● Revenue, wages, and tax contributions (≈ $55–58B sales; ~$24B wages; ~$8–9B taxes). ● How evidence feeds capital access, procurement readiness, and partnership pipelines through UA2USA.
Download the report to access the full dataset, methodology, and action recommendations for policymakers, investors, chambers, and city partners.

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Ukrainian-American Business Survey ResultsLaunch on September 26

At Ukrainian-American Business Forum • The Diamond • Chicago

We mapped and verified 2,000+ Ukrainian-founded firms across all 50 states and conducted a deep-dive founder survey. This executive snapshot — covering sector mix, geography, job signals, capital needs, and growth plans — was presented at the Chicago launch and is built for quick reading and immediate discussions with businesses, investors, and EDOs

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We present findings in Chicago, Washington, Boston, and beyond — co-hosting with chambers, EDOs, universities, Think Tanks and investors. Each stop includes a concise briefing, Q&A, and targeted matchmaking

Chicago — September 26, 2025

Washington D.C. — October 27, 2025

Boston — TBD

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Case studies from across the U.S. showcasing how Ukrainian-American entrepreneurs create jobs, invest, export, and strengthen communities — with practical lessons others can replicate.

Execution Lead & Initiator
ISE Group is an innovation think tank and ecosystem builder operating across Kyiv, Warsaw, and Washington, D.C. It combines rigorous policy research with hands-on venture and ecosystem work. Role: execution lead — owning methodology, data quality, and delivery of the national study and briefings.
Event Partner & Initiator
UACCI (Ukrainian American Chamber of Commerce & Industry) is the leading platform for Ukrainian-American businesses, from SMEs to larger enterprises. It connects diaspora firms with U.S. institutions and trade opportunities. Role: distribute the survey, engage members, and co-host briefings so entrepreneurs’ voices are represented alongside the data.
Business Community Outreach
Allrise Capital is a California-based multi-strategy investment firm active across technology, real estate, and high-growth sectors. The team brings cross-border investor perspective and credibility with financial audiences. Role: surface high-impact case studies and frame findings for investors, translating evidence into compelling business narratives.
Investor Network Outreach
United Heritage is a Polish–Ukrainian private equity firm focused on special situations across CEE, with strong Warsaw–Kyiv presence. The team blends local knowledge with cross-border execution. Role: activate portfolio and investor networks, contribute investment impact stories, and highlight diaspora-linked capital for reconstruction.

Become a Partner

Partner with us to put decision-grade evidence in front of policymakers and the press, statewide.