These three new opportunities have emerged for Ukrainian entrepreneurs, from grants for clusters and cooperatives to initiatives that promote the employment of veterans:
- Grants for clusters and agricultural cooperatives from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Business clusters and agricultural cooperatives can apply for a grant program aimed at supporting Ukraine’s economic recovery. The program focuses on clusters and cooperatives formed primarily from micro and small enterprises, particularly those involved in production, processing, expanding market access, manufacturing critical or socially significant goods, and developing innovative products and services.
- Grants for the creation of inclusive jobs for veterans. The IOM has also launched a grant program to establish inclusive workplaces for veterans demobilized after the war, including those with disabilities. The program targets micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that have officially employed veterans or plan to do so by the end of 2025.
- Grants of up to ₴800,000 for SMEs under the JERU program. As part of the Joint Emergency Response in Ukraine (JERU) initiative, Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide are introducing a new program to offer financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) impacted by the war. Grants of up to ₴800,000 are anticipated to assist in restoring or expanding businesses and creating new jobs.