On October 7, 2025, a delegation from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ukraine visited the PRANA headquarters in Lviv. The mission was led by Deputy Ambassador Maximilian Rasch. 

For our company, this visit was an extremely important event, confirming the trust of international partners and the high regard for Ukrainian technologies in the field of ventilation.

The delegation included representatives of the Embassy, in particular Olga Serdechnaya, advisor to the policy department, as well as representatives of the STEP IN 2 EU program, implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ): Anna Haiduchok, program component manager; Maksym Berdnikov, advisor on regional business ecosystem development; and Anastasia Lozinska, communications advisor. PRANA was represented at the meeting by co-founders Dmytro Krotov and Roman Kuzych, Deputy Director Ivan Starosta, and Business Development Manager Nataliia Derkach.

The event aimed to discuss opportunities for further cooperation between Ukrainian businesses and European organizations, particularly in the areas of sustainable development, innovation, and energy efficiency. Participants had the opportunity to discuss current challenges for Ukrainian businesses, prospects for their integration into the European space, and the role of modern technologies in shaping environmental standards.

Guests noted the importance of companies such as PRANA, which demonstrate a combination of quality and environmental responsibility. In turn, PRANA owners shared their experience of entering international markets, talked about export development, establishing partnerships, and gaining trust among European users.

PRANA has been actively involved in European initiatives for many years. In particular, the meeting focused on the results of the company’s participation in the EU4Business program, which was implemented with the support of the European Union and the German government. Thanks to the grant received, PRANA was able to strengthen its presence in European markets, modernize its business processes, and consolidate its position abroad.

Company co-founder Dmytro Krotov emphasized:

«The support of international partners is not only a resource for development, but also proof that Ukrainian technologies are trustworthy. We feel that we are seen, heard, and appreciated in Europe — this motivates us to move forward.»

At the end of his visit, Maximilian Rausch shared his impressions of the dynamic development of the city of Lviv. He noted that it is extremely important for Germany to support Ukraine by all possible means, promoting the development of Ukrainian enterprises and the economy as a whole.

PRANA would like to express its gratitude to STEP IN 2 EU, GIZ Ukraine, and the German Embassy in Kyiv / Deutsche Botschaft Kyjiw for their ongoing support of Ukrainian businesses and their efforts to facilitate their integration into the European environment. Meetings like this motivate us to persistently move forward toward new goals!