The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to provide a guarantee of up to EUR50 million to state-owned Ukreximbank to cover up to 50% of the credit risk on new loans issued to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The initiative is being implemented under the "Resilience and Livelihoods Framework" (RLF) and aims to support financing for Ukrainian private companies operating in key sectors such as agriculture, food processing, retail, and logistics.
The total portfolio of new loans under this scheme may reach up to EUR100 million, with risk shared equally between the EBRD and the bank. Up to EUR20 million of this amount will be allocated to long-term SME investments through the EU4Business-EBRD credit line. At least 70% of that sub-limit will be dedicated to sustainable development and “green” solutions in line with EU standards.
In addition to financing, eligible businesses will also have access to technical assistance and EU-funded investment incentives upon successful completion of their projects.
According to the National Bank of Ukraine, as of April 2025, Ukreximbank ranked third among Ukrainian banks by total assets, holding over UAH 311 billion.
