Overview of business opportunities
We look forward to sharing new opportunities for financial support and business education in our regular section #opportunitiesforbusiness! This week, we encourage entrepreneurs to consider the following initiatives.
Financial support
750 entrepreneurs will receive grants of up to EUR 4,000 from EU4Business.
A new wave of EU4Business micro-business grants has been launched, with EUR 3 million in funding from the European Union and the German Government. The main grants’ objective is to support the resumption of business activities in the areas of Ukraine most affected by the hostilities and occupied territories, as well as to strengthen the resilience of microbusinesses in other regions of Ukraine in the face of the ongoing war.
Application deadline: August 21, 2023, September 4, 2023, September 18, 2023.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OV0tDt.
Export development program for Ukrainian goods
#Nazovni, together with partners Nova Poshta and Fondy UA Shop-Express, have developed a special program with favorable conditions to help Ukrainian businesses, especially SMEs, on their way to international markets.
Application deadline: October 31, 2023
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KIzokf
Grants of up to EUR 10,000 for the recovery and development of businesses affected by the full-scale invasion
The EU4Business program, funded by the European Union and the German Government, will support 50 small businesses affected by the full-scale invasion and ready to develop their business in the supply of essential goods. The project will provide selected participants with a grant of up to EUR 10,000.
Application deadline: August 25, 2023
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Kk7hHP
EUR 1000 grant and expert advice for creative businesses
During two months of personal consultations with leading business experts, you will understand how to develop your business in times of war: optimize your organizational structure, adapt your financial model, discuss new products, and choose markets for international expansion. You will leave the consultation with a clear understanding of how to move forward and EUR 1,000 for changes. Website translation, Facebook promotions, employee fees, a generator - it's up to you to decide what's best for your business.
Application deadline: August 23, 2023
Learn more: https://houseofeurope.org.ua/opportunity/376
Up to UAH 3 million for business for veterans and their families
The Ukrainian Veterans Fund will fund businesses of veterans, family members of deceased war veterans, and family members of deceased Ukraine’s defenders on a competitive basis under the Worthy: Golden Hands program. The minimum amount requested is UAH 500,000, and the maximum is UAH 3 million.
Relevant for all regions of Ukraine.
Application deadline: August 21, 2023
Learn more: https://veteranfund.com.ua/contests/varto_zr/
Education.
How to scale and restore a business: a free course for entrepreneurs
Synergy Development Consulting, with the support of the USAID Economic Support to Ukraine Project, is launching an Impactpreneurship training course for small and medium enterprises owners. During the training, participants will deepen their knowledge of entrepreneurship and get the opportunity to attract funding.
Application deadline: September 16, 2023
Learn more: https://bit.ly/457hSOL
Consulting webinars for business from the Zaporizhzhia and Volyn Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
The Zaporizhzhia and Volyn Chambers of Commerce and Industry have joined their expert efforts to help businesses in the face of a full-scale war and continue the "Expert Consultations. United Economic Front of the Two Regions" project. In August-September 2023, 20 free online consulting events will be held in webinars, workshops, and masterclasses format.
Application deadline: August 17, 2023
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47pjrJH
Free consultations for businesses from Chernihiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.
Business representatives can get free consultations from experts as part of the Resilience of Ukrainian Business Activities initiative implemented by the Business Information Support Center Network (BISC Network). The consultations will help participants engage in constructive discussions, expand their knowledge and understand how to develop their business in today's market effectively.
Application deadline: August 17, 2023
Learn more: https://bit.ly/457hSOL
