The program is implemented within the framework of the state economic policy “Made in Ukraine” and is regarded by the government as one of the key instruments for stimulating value-added production, import substitution, and job creation during wartime.
What Has Changed
According to Deputy Minister of Economy Vitalii Kindrativ, the updated procedure reflects lessons learned from previous program rounds and feedback from entrepreneurs.
Key changes include:
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The definition of “related parties” has been updated to align with the Tax Code. Family ties alone are no longer grounds for rejection if there is no economic or managerial control between businesses.
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Automatic rejections due to name matches with individuals listed in the corruption registry have been eliminated. In cases of coincidence, applicants may provide an official extract confirming the absence of restrictions.
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Verification procedures conducted by banks and state authorities have been clarified, which is expected to reduce the number of formal rejections.
These amendments effectively open access to the program for a segment of entrepreneurs who previously could not meet formal selection criteria.
Grant Size and Co-Financing Terms
Maximum grant amounts:
- up to UAH 8 million — for business development and expansion;
- up to UAH 16 million — for restoring production capacities damaged by hostilities (not exceeding verified losses).
The program предусматривает co-financing:
- 50/50 — standard model for most enterprises;
- 70/30 — if purchasing equipment manufactured in Ukraine;
- 80/20 — for drone manufacturers, printing businesses, enterprises located in combat zones, or those affected by shelling.
The structure is designed to stimulate production localization and support Ukrainian machinery and equipment manufacturers.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants may include:
- operating processing industry enterprises planning to scale up;
- companies launching new production projects;
- businesses requiring recovery after destruction.
Grant funds may be used for:
- purchase, delivery, and installation of new equipment;
- modernization of technological lines;
- restoration of destroyed or damaged production facilities.
Mandatory requirements:
- creation of at least five jobs;
- operation for no less than three years;
- fulfillment of obligations under previous grants (for repeat applicants).
Priority is given to projects located in frontline regions.
Application Procedure
Applications, together with a business plan, are submitted via the Diia portal. Documents are then automatically forwarded to one of the authorized banks — Oschadbank or Ukreximbank.
The bank reviews:
- tax compliance;
- credit history;
- viability of the business plan.
Final approval is granted by the Ministry of Economy and the State Employment Service. The estimated timeframe for disbursement is 1–1.5 months from the date of application submission within the relevant round.
Program Scale and Figures
The “Grants for Processing Enterprises” program has been operating since July 2022. During this period:
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1,316 grants have been issued totaling UAH 6.7 billion;
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in 2025 alone, entrepreneurs received 347 grants amounting to UAH 1.7 billion.
The program will continue in 2026. The launch date for the next application round will be announced following completion of budgetary procedures.
Why It Matters
In a wartime economy, the processing sector is becoming one of the key drivers of GDP growth, employment, and export revenues. Expanding access to grants enables:
- accelerated localization of production;
- support for SMEs in regions affected by hostilities;
- increased investment in equipment and technological modernization.
The government is effectively positioning domestic processing development as a cornerstone of post-war industrial policy and structural economic transformation.
