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"Com­pet­i­tive­ness for the Recovery of Ukraine" Program (Switzer­land / Helvetas)

A new, large-scale Swiss program will support Ukrainian businesses and clusters in reconstruction-related sectors: agribusiness and food processing, sustainable construction, woodworking, mechanical engineering, and IT. With a budget of 30 million Swiss francs for the 2026–2031 period, the program is funded by SECO and implemented by a consortium consisting of Helvetas and NIRAS.

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Max. grant
To be confirmed
Self-financing
To be confirmed
Status
Expected

Who can apply for a grant?

  • Small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises
  • Business associations and alliances
  • Clusters in reconstruction sectors
  • From regions covered by the program

What meets the criteria for receiving a grant?

  • Agribusiness and food processing
  • Sustainable construction and woodworking
  • Machine building and IT
  • Modernization, "green" transition, exports to the EU
"Competitiveness for the Recovery of Ukraine" Program (Switzerland / Helvetas)
30 million CHF Total program budget
2026–2031 Implementation period
10 regions Regions with active regional development agencies

Ключові вимоги та умови подачі

  1. Who can apply for a grant?

    The program is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises in priority sectors, as well as business associations and clusters that collaborate with regional development agencies. Specific requirements for applicants will be announced alongside the first calls for proposals.

  2. Language of the application

    The language and format of applications will be determined by the terms of the initial calls for proposals. Keep an eye out for announcements on the Helvetas Ukraine website and the KRDA page.

  3. Registration requirements

    The program is designed for Ukrainian enterprises in priority sectors. It covers 10 regions with active regional development agencies, as well as regions involved in other Swiss projects; the participation of the Kyiv region is currently being clarified.

  4. Mandatory project results

    Supported projects must enhance an enterprise's competitiveness—for instance, by upgrading production, digitizing processes, implementing "green" technologies or EU standards, and entering new markets. Specific metrics will be defined by the terms of the competitions.

  5. Eligible activities

    Co-financing for modernization, digitalization, the "green" transition, and entry into EU markets. Cluster-based cooperation among businesses, government authorities, and development agencies. Technical assistance from the ILO regarding productivity, management, and occupational safety.

  6. Submission deadline

    The first competitions are expected in the near future; dates have not yet been announced. Let KRDA know of your interest now so that you can be among the first to find out when the application period opens.

Підтримка від Агенції регіонального розвитку Київської області (АРРКО)

The Agency is in direct contact with the program regarding the participation of the Kyiv region. We advise enterprises to inform us of their interest now:

  • We will inform you about the terms of the initial competitions as soon as they are announced;
  • we will assess whether your project aligns with the priority sectors;
  • we will assist in preparing your application.

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Olena Mariuk

Olena Mariuk

Head of International Projects and Grants

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