Ukrainian businesses have a number of opportunities to access funding and support this week, thanks to a variety of grant programs and initiatives. Here are some of the highlights:
1. UAH 150,000 Grant to Support Women in Agribusiness
This initiative aims to support women in agribusiness working in the Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, and Vinnytsia regions. The program consists of two parts: an educational module and a practical part. Winners of the business idea pitching will have a chance to win a grant of UAH 150,000 for the construction, expansion, or development of a greenhouse farm.
- Eligibility: Women in agribusiness in Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, and Vinnytsia regions.
- Deadline: February 21, 2025.
- More information and registration
2. Polish-Ukrainian Startup Bridge
This acceleration program aims to support startups that want to enter the Polish and European markets. 10 winners of the program will receive €23,000, mentoring, access to master classes, and more.
- Eligibility:
- Startups at the pre-seed/seed stages with MVP.
- Registered no earlier than 5 years ago (60 months).
- The controlling stake is owned by Ukrainian citizens.
- The team and project have been working for at least a year.
- Startup founders must be fluent in English.
- Priority: Projects aimed at restoring and developing critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
- Deadline: February 18, 2025.
- More information and application
3. Oschadbank Clients Can Receive a Grant to Support Energy Sustainability
Micro-enterprises can receive grants of up to €10,000 for the purchase of alternative energy sources. Small businesses can receive up to €20,000 in combination with a bank loan.
- Eligibility:
- Businesses with an annual income of up to €2 million for micro-enterprises (from 1 to 10 employees).
- Businesses with an annual income of €2 million to €10 million for small businesses (from 10 to 50 employees).
- No debt to the budget of Ukraine.
- Registered as an individual entrepreneur or legal entity no later than November 1, 2023.
- Positive credit history.
- More information
4. UK-Ukraine Tech Bridge Startup Competition
This accelerator program will select projects in the following sectors that are critically important for recovery: healthcare, agribusiness, education, infrastructure, fintech, cybersecurity, and sustainable development.
- Key date: Pitch Event in London, UK on March 6, 2025.
- More information and registration
Source: AIN.ua
