Grants and opportunities for SMEs

The Association has selected relevant grants for small and medium-sized businesses, providing companies with access to up-to-date grant programs, educational opportunities, and practical advice for growth and development.

Association members can receive grant consultations, access to educational resources, and opportunities to connect with industry professionals. Join us and take advantage of new opportunities to grow your business!

Innovate Ukraine: Second Round of Investments in Green Energy Projects
The Innovate Ukraine program is launching a new investment round focused on low-carbon solutions to strengthen Ukraine’s energy resilience.
The program supports partnerships between British, Ukrainian, and international companies, as well as research institutions. Key areas include:
• Smart Green Grids
• Renewable Generation
• Green Fuels
• Industrial Decarbonization
• Repurposing Energy Infrastructure

Switzerland’s Ukraine Reconstruction Support Program (2025–2028)
Switzerland is investing 1.5 billion francs in Ukraine’s recovery. The program covers three key areas:
• Economic Recovery: Supporting SMEs, developing agriculture, and rebuilding infrastructure in regions affected by hostilities.
• Modernization of Public Services: Healthcare, education, transportation, energy supply, and water management.
• Civilian Protection: Humanitarian demining, documenting war crimes, assisting in the search for missing persons, and supporting human rights initiatives.

StartUp School KNEU and USF Launch a New Season
Applications are open for the third season of StartUp School, an intensive program for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to turn their business ideas into real projects.
Main prize: UAH 100,000 to develop a startup.
Registration deadline: February 28
Program duration: March – April 2025

Participants will benefit from:
• Thematic sessions: From idea to funding
• Meetings with startup founders: Real-life cases and practical advice
• Networking: Opportunities to find partners and expand business networks
• Free consultations from Diia.Business experts

Free Consultations from Diia.Business Experts
If you are facing challenges in developing a marketing strategy, optimizing sales, or streamlining business processes, take advantage of free consultations from Diia.Business specialists. Book your consultation online at the Diia.Business portal or visit the Entrepreneur Support Center. Over 48,000 consultations have already helped businesses find the right solutions!

Consultations cover 70+ topics, including:
• Sole Proprietorship (FOP): From registration to tax filing
• Resolving Business Disputes
• Marketing Plans for Beginners
• Starting a Veteran-Owned Business
• Business Process Automation
• Cybersecurity and Data Protection

“Right to Business” Program for Micro-Entrepreneurs in Kyiv Region
The Right to Protection charitable foundation is launching a program for micro-entrepreneurs and those planning to start their own businesses. Offline training will be held in Bucha, Irpin, and Makariv in March – April 2025. 45 participants will be selected through interviews, and the best of them will have the opportunity to receive grants to develop their businesses.
The program includes:
• Business Skills Development
• Business Plan Creation
• Funding Attraction Methods