In August, Ukrainian companies can secure financing through various international programs.

International partners within the SME Resilience Alliance initiative continue to support small and medium-sized businesses amid the war and recovery efforts.

In August, Ukrainian entrepreneurs can access the following opportunities:

1. The EBRD invites startups with high growth potential to join the 24-month Star Venture program, which connects entrepreneurs with a global network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners, and promotes international business expansion.
2. An EBRD initiative provides support for businesses that are relocating from the most affected regions to safer areas within Ukraine, offering grants of up to €30,000.
3. PrivatBank and the EBRD have signed a €600M agreement that will streamline lending for Ukrainian companies, support businesses relocating or operating on the frontlines and integrate them into European supply chains, and invest in energy-efficient technologies.
4. Mercy Corps’ Ukraine Economic Resilience Program is assisting war-affected businesses in their recovery and helping them to overcome challenges by providing grants of $20,000.
5. Mercy Corps’ Ukraine Agricultural Support Program offers amounts between $75,000 and $150,000 to aid the recovery and development of agribusinesses across various regions of Ukraine.