Grants for Starting and Scaling a Business "Vlasna Sprava 2.0"

The updated state grant program "Vlasna Sprava 2.0" is implemented by the Ministry of Economy and Environment of Ukraine jointly with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the State Employment Service. The main goal of the initiative is to provide a strong financial boost to citizens seeking to start their own business from scratch, as well as to support existing micro, small, and medium enterprises in expanding their operations, modernizing production, and creating new jobs across Ukraine.

A key feature of the updated program is a clear division into two support streams: for starting a business and for scaling it. The program offers a differentiated funding amount depending on the stage of business development and features a transparent cumulative bonus system that allows increasing the base grant amount up to UAH 2.5 million. The partner banks for the project are Oschadbank, Sense Bank, and PrivatBank, which provide business reputation checks and open dedicated grant bank accounts.

All stages of application submission and document workflow are fully digitalized and conducted via the "Diia" portal. The funds received are non-repayable, provided that the basic requirements of the program are met — carrying out business activities for the specified period, paying taxes and fees to the budget in an amount not less than the grant amount, and timely employing hired workers.

• Ukrainian citizens aged 18 and older — active Sole Proprietors (FOPs), legal entities, and individual citizens.
• Individual citizens post-approval are required to register a Sole Proprietorship (FOP) or LLC (for veterans — a veteran business entity) within 20 calendar days.
• Absence of activities under prohibited economic activity codes (NACE/KVED) and a positive business reputation check by the bank.
• Individuals who have submitted an application for another grant ("Vlasna Sprava" or veteran grant) cannot receive a new grant until previous obligations are met or the application is officially rejected.

• Funding streams and amounts:
  • Starting a business: base amount from UAH 100,000 to UAH 300,000 (up to UAH 500,000 with bonuses). Job creation is not required.
  • Scaling a business: base amount from UAH 500,000 to UAH 1,500,000 (up to UAH 2,500,000 with bonuses). Mandatory creation of at least 1 new job.
• Bonuses to the base amount:
  • +5% — for recipients aged 18 to 25 inclusive.
  • +20% — for veteran business entities; registered VAT payers; owners of valid patents for an invention or utility model; IDPs with over 6 months of business experience prior to displacement or relocated businesses; or for committing to create 2 new jobs.
  • +30% — for businesses in frontline territories; or for restoring fixed assets destroyed or damaged due to Russian military aggression.
  • +50% — for project implementation in a priority economic sector (industry, energy, transport, agriculture, defense-industrial complex, IT, high-tech manufacturing, construction, circular economy, education, sports, local HORECA).
  • Bonus notes: bonuses are cumulative, but the total amount cannot exceed the stream maximum (UAH 500k for starting or UAH 2.5M for scaling).
• Eligible expenses:
  • Acquisition of equipment, production assets, and transport — up to 100%.
  • Lease of premises and land — up to 25%, lease of equipment — up to 10%.
  • Digitalization: software — up to 25%, websites and automation — up to 10%, technical setup — up to 20%.
  • Marketing and brand: advertising — up to 10%, packaging design and content creation — up to 50%.
  • Intellectual property protection (trademarks, patenting) — up to 20%.
  • Setting up workplaces.
  • Grant funds are provided on a non-repayable basis and are non-taxable.

• Starting and launching a new business from scratch.
• Expanding and scaling an existing business.
• Acquisition of equipment, machinery, production assets, and vehicles.
• Lease of premises (production, retail, office), land, and equipment.
• Digitalization, automation, software purchase, website development, and technical setup.
• Marketing, advertising, packaging design, branding, and content creation.
• Intellectual property registration services (trademarks and patenting).
• Workplace setup and equipment installation.

1. September 16, 2026: start of online application submission for the current program stage via the Diia portal.
2. Within 20 calendar days after submission closes: review of the application by the State Employment Service (bank reputation check, business plan evaluation, interview).
3. Decision notification: notification of the result sent to the applicant via the Diia app or portal account.
4. Within 10 working days (for scaling) or 20 calendar days (for starting): contacting the partner bank (Oschadbank, Sense Bank, PrivatBank), opening an account, and executing the agreement. Individuals are required to register a Sole Proprietorship (FOP) or LLC within 20 days.
5. Within 3 months after fund transfer: hiring employees for new workplaces.
6. Over 18–54 months: carrying out business operations, paying taxes and social security contributions in an amount not less than the grant sum.

1. Register or log in to the citizen account on the Diia portal using BankID or electronic signature (FOPs and legal entities must use the key of the FOP or head of the legal entity).
2. Complete the online application form.
3. Attach the business plan according to the official template in PDF format.
4. Select a partner bank (Oschadbank, Sense Bank, or PrivatBank) for opening an account.
5. Sign the application with an electronic signature and submit it.

• Business reputation check of the recipient conducted by an authorized bank (credit history, absence of debts, criminal records, or sanctions).
• Business plan evaluation based on specified criteria (realism of financial indicators, cost justification, and market viability).
• Interview evaluation with the applicant (entrepreneurial potential, understanding of business processes, and motivation).

• Completed online application form on the Diia portal.
• Completed business plan according to the official template in PDF format.

• Mandatory conduct of business operations during the project implementation period (from 18 to 54 months).
• Payment of taxes, fees, and unified social contribution (USC) to the budget for oneself and employees in a total amount at least equal to the grant received.
• Hiring employees within 3 months post-funding and maintaining their employment for 18–54 months.
• Grant repayment is required exclusively in case of non-fulfillment of obligations (failure to create jobs, operating for less than the specified term, or tax default).
• In case of property destruction or damage due to Russian military aggression, the recipient is exempted from grant repayment and has the right to re-apply.
• After fulfilling all conditions under a previous grant project, the entrepreneur is eligible to apply for a new grant.

• Agreement Execution and Business Registration:
  • Execution of the microgrant agreement and opening a dedicated account with the selected partner bank (Oschadbank, Sense Bank, PrivatBank) must be completed within 10 working days (for business scaling) or 20 calendar days (for business starting) following a positive decision.
  • Individuals are required to officially register a Sole Proprietorship (FOP) or LLC (for veterans — a veteran business entity) within 20 calendar days post-approval.
• Recipient Obligations and Non-Repayability:
  • The grant is provided on a non-repayable basis and is non-taxable, provided all contractual requirements are fulfilled.
  • The recipient is required to carry out business operations throughout the specified implementation term — from 18 to 54 months.
  • Over the project implementation term, taxes, fees, and unified social contributions (USC) for oneself and employees must be paid in a total sum at least equal to the grant amount received.
  • Where job creation obligations apply, employee hiring must occur within 3 months after receiving funds, ensuring their employment for 18 to 54 months.
• Grant Repayment Terms and Grounds:
  • The received grant sum is subject to repayment to the state exclusively in case of non-fulfillment of contractual obligations (failure to create jobs, operating for less than the required duration, or failure to pay required taxes).
• Force Majeure Due to Martial Law:
  • If property acquired with grant funds is destroyed or damaged as a result of Russian armed aggression, the recipient is exempted from the grant repayment obligation and retains the right to re-apply for the program.
• Restrictions and Re-Application:
  • Concurrent receipt of multiple grants is prohibited — an individual who has submitted an application for another grant ("Vlasna Sprava" or grant for veterans and their family members) cannot receive another grant simultaneously.
  • Re-applying for the program is permitted if the previous application was rejected or upon full fulfillment of all terms and obligations under a previous grant project.