Briefly
Program description
Programme background:
- Ukrainian companies operate under martial law conditions, facing increased operational risks, including disruption of critical services, loss or damage of data, and limitations in scaling digital systems.
- Many businesses lack sufficient resources to build or modernise resilient digital infrastructure architecture, which affects operational continuity and stability.
- Additional challenges include the need to comply with international standards and ensure proper levels of IT security and infrastructure management.
Programme initiator and implementer:
- The support programme is initiated by AM Holding Group (AMHG) to help companies enhance the reliability, security, and manageability of their IT infrastructure.
- The company specialises in the design, deployment, and support of digital infrastructure, including cloud environments, data backup, migration, and IT outsourcing.
- Its experience with critical and high-load systems enables the provision of stable, secure, and sustainable IT environments.
Programme objective:
- The main objective is to increase the digital and infrastructure resilience of Ukrainian companies.
- Support is provided through partial co-financing of solutions for data protection and backup, migration, architecture optimisation, and professional IT infrastructure support.
Main Information
Eligibility
Eligibility for participation in the grant programme defines the types of companies that may apply for support and the geographical conditions for participation.
Participant eligibility requirements:
- Participation is open to companies officially registered in Ukraine.
- Applicants must conduct legal business activities and have confirmed operational processes.
- Companies must not be involved in illegal or unethical activities.
- The programme organiser reserves the right to refuse support without mandatory explanation during the selection process.
Target participants of the programme:
- The programme is open to Ukrainian companies of any legal form, including LLCs, private enterprises, sole proprietors, and others.
- Priority is given to companies for which IT solutions are a critical component of operational activities or business development.
- Eligible applicants include companies that already operate in or plan to enter European Union markets.
- The programme also targets startups with technology-driven or digital business models.
- Enterprises for which improving digital resilience may result in significant economic impact are encouraged to apply.
Geographical eligibility requirements:
- The programme is intended for businesses operating in territories under the control of the Government of Ukraine.
- Programme implementation is conducted remotely (online), enabling participation regardless of the company’s physical location within the eligible territories.
Financing
Funding under the grant programme provides partial support to Ukrainian companies for the implementation and optimisation of digital infrastructure.
Support format:
- The programme offers partial coverage of infrastructure implementation costs — up to 70–80%, depending on the applicant’s needs.
- Support includes engineering consulting, infrastructure outsourcing, and assistance with migration and architecture optimisation.
- Preferential infrastructure deployment options are available in the EU or within hybrid architecture environments.
Funding volume:
- The total support available under the programme amounts to up to €100,000 in service equivalent, covering infrastructure, consulting, and outsourcing services.
- The maximum support per applicant is up to €3,000 in AMHG service equivalent.
- Support is provided in the form of co-financing, compensating part of the cost of engineering work, consulting, outsourcing, or infrastructure resources.
Financial participation conditions:
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Participation in the programme requires a minimum co-financing contribution of at least 20% from the applicant company, based on the agreed scope of services or work.
Supported Activities
Supported activities under the grant programme focus on implementing infrastructure solutions that improve the reliability and efficiency of companies’ IT systems.
Main areas of support:
- The programme supports migration of services to cloud or hybrid architecture to ensure flexibility and resilience of IT environments.
- Implementation of backup and data recovery solutions is supported to enhance data protection.
- The programme includes duplication of critical components and deployment of monitoring systems to ensure operational continuity.
- It also supports secure remote access and infrastructure optimisation.
- Partial or full infrastructure outsourcing is eligible to improve IT management efficiency.
Expected impact of supported activities:
- reduced risk of IT system downtime;
- improved data control and protection;
- increased economic efficiency and scalability, including readiness for expansion into EU markets;
- strengthened trust of clients and partners in the company’s digital infrastructure.
Roadmap
Main selection stages:
- Stage 1 — application submission, during which the applicant provides the required information to participate in the programme.
- Stage 2 involves initial evaluation of applications to verify their compliance with programme requirements.
- Stage 3 — online interview, allowing for further assessment and clarification of the applicant’s project and needs.
- Stage 4 includes infrastructure assessment, focusing on analysing the applicant’s technical environment and infrastructure requirements.
- Stage 5 — agreement on support terms, during which the scope, format, and conditions of support are defined.
- Stage 6 involves contract signing and project implementation in accordance with the agreed support conditions.
- Project implementation.
How to Apply
Fill out the online form on the program page https://amhg.eu/uk/digital-resilience-2026/.
The process includes application submission, interview, and basic infrastructure assessment.
Evaluation Criteria
| Criterion | Max. points | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Criticality of IT for business | 25 | Assesses the level of business process dependence on IT systems. Considers the impact of potential downtime on revenue, clients, operational processes, company reputation, and possible financial losses. |
| Expected economic impact | 20 | Analyses the potential for improving efficiency, reducing costs, optimising processes, or scaling the business as a result of implementing infrastructure solutions. |
| Implementation feasibility | 15 | Evaluates the company’s technical and organisational readiness to implement changes, availability of responsible personnel, access to required resources, and realism of implementation timelines. |
| Readiness for co-financing | 15 | Considers confirmed readiness to provide own contribution, operational stability, and transparency of cooperation with the partner. |
| Long-term cooperation potential | 15 | Assesses the prospects for infrastructure development, scalability, long-term need for outsourcing or support, and strategic alignment with AMHG’s profile. |
| Compliance with ethical requirements | 10 | Verifies legality of activities, compliance with integrity principles, and absence of reputational risks. |
Note:
The passing threshold is determined depending on the number of applications and the available budget. AMHG reserves the right to make the final selection decision.
FAQ
AMHG considers the resilience of Ukraine’s economy to be dependent on the technological maturity of the private sector. The company’s interest lies in developing a market of professionally managed infrastructures and building long-term partnerships with growing businesses. It invests its expertise to contribute to a stable digital ecosystem.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis in the order of submission. There is no requirement to wait until the submission deadline. The call remains open until the specified date or until the programme budget is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
A standard compliance review is conducted. Companies linked to the aggressor country, involved in illegal financial operations, or acting contrary to integrity principles are not eligible.
The programme prioritises resilient cloud and hybrid environments, as physical office hardware is considered high risk. Support is directed toward migration, security services, and data centre resource rental to ensure service continuity even during power or connectivity disruptions.
The programme aims to ensure technological independence. Solutions are implemented using an Enterprise Open Source stack (Proxmox, KVM, ZFS, etc.), avoiding vendor lock-in. Companies retain full control over their infrastructure and may transfer support to another qualified specialist if needed.
Public visibility of each case is agreed individually. Security policy restrictions do not prevent participation in the programme.
Legal Terms
Participant eligibility requirements:
- Participation is open to companies officially registered in Ukraine.
- Applicants must conduct legal business activities and have confirmed operational processes.
- Companies must not be involved in illegal or unethical activities.
- The programme organiser reserves the right to refuse support without mandatory explanation during the selection process.