Grant for manufacturing industry production

The program aims to support business by providing grants for the creation or development of processing enterprises.

The goal is to stimulate production and create new jobs. The program is implemented by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the State Employment Center.

Detailed terms are regulated by CMU Resolution No. 739 and Ministry of Economy Order No. 2109.

The grant program establishes clear eligibility criteria that applicants must meet, including legal, financial, and reputational requirements.

Who can apply:

• prospective entrepreneurs, registered sole proprietors, or legal entities;
• applicants who meet the established legal and program requirements.

Key eligibility requirements:

• the applicant must not operate or conduct business in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine;
• the applicant must not conduct business activities in the territory of the Russian Federation;
• the applicant must not be subject to sanctions;
• the applicant must not be involved in bankruptcy proceedings;
• there must be no court decisions holding the applicant liable for corruption-related offenses;
• the applicant must have no outstanding debts to the state budget.

Additional compliance requirements:

• the applicant must have a good business reputation;
• business activities must comply with applicable legislation;
• the applicant must provide accurate and truthful information in the grant application.

The grant program provides substantial financial support to restore production capacity, create jobs, and strengthen business operations. Funding and co-financing conditions vary depending on the type of project and its location.

Grant amount

• Up to UAH 16 million — for restoring production assets damaged as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation.
• Up to UAH 8 million — provided that at least 5 new jobs are created.

Eligible expenses under the grant

Grant funds may be used for:

• purchase of production equipment, including machinery and technological systems;
• commissioning and installation of equipment;
• delivery and setup of purchased equipment;
• working capital replenishment (if aligned with the relevant business activity classification).

All expenses must be directly related to the implementation of the production project.

Co-financing conditions

Standard co-financing terms:

• 50% of the project is covered by the grant;
• 50% must be covered by the applicant’s own funds.

Preferential co-financing terms:

• 80% covered by the grant and 20% by the applicant, if the business operates in:

1. areas of active or former hostilities;
2. de-occupied territories;
3. or projects involving restoration of damaged production assets.

• co-financing of 70% grant funding and 30% own contribution is available if Ukrainian-made equipment is purchased.

Tax and financial obligations

• grant funds are not subject to taxation;
• repayment of the grant may be required only if program obligations are not fulfilled, including:

1. failure to create the required jobs;
2. termination of business activity within less than 3 years;
3. failure to comply with tax obligations.

Note: Co-financing requirements and eligible expenses depend on the project type, implementation location, and investment purpose, in accordance with program regulations.

Creation of new processing enterprises or development of existing production capacities.

• Application submission: up to 20 minutes via the Diia portal.
• Application review: within 20 working days after the application deadline.
• Account opening: within 10 working days after approval.
• Project implementation: after confirmation of receipt of the applicant’s co-financing contribution.

The application must be submitted online through the Diia portal using secure electronic identification and a digital signature. The process includes several sequential steps.

Main application steps:

• access the Diia portal and select the “Submit Application” option;
• register or log in to the personal account using BankID or a qualified electronic signature;
• sole proprietors and legal entities must use the electronic signature of the business owner or company director;
• complete the online application form with the required project and applicant information;
• prepare and upload the business plan using the required template, ensuring the project’s feasibility and justification;
• sign the application electronically and submit it through the portal.

Important requirements:

• the application must be signed with a qualified electronic signature;
• legal entities must use the electronic signature of the authorized company representative;
• all submitted documents must comply with the program requirements.

The decision is made based on the bank’s assessment, including:

• business plan evaluation;
• interview;
• business reputation check.

• Completed online application.
• Business plan according to the template.

Після отримання грантового фінансування отримувач зобов’язаний виконувати визначені програмою вимоги, спрямовані на забезпечення належного використання коштів і сталого розвитку бізнесу.

Основні зобов’язання отримувача гранту:

• створення щонайменше 5 нових робочих місць, відповідно до умов грантової програми;
• здійснення підприємницької діяльності протягом не менше 3 років після отримання фінансування;
• забезпечення офіційного працевлаштування працівників відповідно до чинного законодавства;
• своєчасна сплата податків і обов’язкових платежів до державного бюджету;
• дотримання умов грантової угоди та використання коштів за цільовим призначенням.

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated June 24, 2022, No. 739 “Certain Issues of Grant Provision for Processing Industry Enterprises”.

Order of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine dated July 15, 2022, No. 2109 “On Approval of the Procedure for Evaluating Applications, Evaluation Criteria, and the Required Number of Points (Score) for Decision-Making on Grant Provision for the Establishment or Development of Processing Enterprises, the Business Plan Form, the Grant Agreement Form, as well as the Application Submission Deadlines and the Maximum Grant Amount”.