Tech Driven Growth · Acceleration for female-led businesses

Grant and training opportunities
for women entrepreneurs in Ukraine

A selection of current funding, acceleration, and mentoring programs for Ukrainian women in business — specifically for our program participants. Click on any card to go to the official program page.

As of May 12, 2026 Programs are open to participants in Ukraine Grant + educational support
10
Selected programs
6
Now accepting applications
€55K
Max. grant amount
100%
Free participation
⏰ Urgent Open Horizons Open Call 3 — accepts applications until May 19, 2026. Up to €55,000 equity-free for women-led deep tech. Apply →

Programs are grouped by status: now open (accept applications or work continuously / in waves) and annual programs (The current cycle is closed - it is worth keeping an eye on the next cohort.) Before submitting, always check the official program website via the link in the card.

● Urgent ● Dialing in progress / Continuously ● Opening soon ● Annual — waiting for the wave
1

Now open - you can apply

permanent · rolling · upcoming sets
Deadline May 19, 2026

Open Horizons (Horizon Europe) — for women-led deep tech ↗

European program for women-led digital / deep-tech startups: up to €55,000 equity-free funding + mentoring from experts + pilot with a corporate partner (EY, Siemens, Migros, Stahl, etc.).

WhoWomen-led digital / deep-tech startups (≥1 woman in founders / C-level with ≥25% share)
What do they give?To €55 000 equity-free + mentoring + pilot
DeadlineMay 19, 2026 (Open Call 3, final round)
Who is suitable for: technological projects in AI, IoT, Greentech, Blockchain with the potential for pilots with corporations.
 In waves · submission through Action

Action / eWork — «Grant for your own business» ↗

The most widespread state tool for supporting small businesses. Non-repayable financing for starting or developing your own business from UAH 50,000 to UAH 250,000 (up to UAH 500,000 for forest-steppe regions).

WhoCitizens of Ukraine 18+, including women-beginners; individual entrepreneurs or legal entities with Ukrainian beneficiaries
What do they give?50,000 – 500,000 UAH for business start/development
DeadlineRegular waves — continuous feeding
Advice: Develop a quality business plan and budget — this is the main factor in success.
 Constantly

EBRD Women in Business ↗

A comprehensive program from the EBRD for women's SMEs: access to financing through partner banks (Kredobank, ProCredit, etc.) + Business Lens — a personal online assessment tool + consulting and mentoring.

WhoWomen-owned/managed SMEs in all sectors
What do they give?Financing + consulting + mentoring
DeadlineConstantly — through partner banks
«"The Long Game": strengthening business competencies + access to financial instruments through the EBRD.
 Rolling · through partner banks

EU4Business–EBRD Credit Line ↗

Loan/lease for investments (equipment, process upgrades) with a grant component: compensation up to 15% from investments + additional 15% for SMEs affected by the war.

WhoUkrainian SME (<250 employees, turnover <€50M); priority — women
What do they give?Financing + compensation up to 30% investment
DeadlineRolling — through partner banks
Who is suitable for: businesses ready to invest in equipment and work with the bank.
 Permanently · ~14 days for review

Travel Grants "Women's Opportunities"« ↗

Up to $1,000 to cover business trip expenses: tickets (economy), accommodation (up to 7 days), insurance, registration fee for participation in an international event. Payment in two installments - 70% before the trip, 30% after the report.

WhoWomen entrepreneurs (individual entrepreneurs), activists, representatives of women's NGOs/CFs
What do they give?To $1 000 for one trip
DeadlineConstantly — at least 3 weeks before the trip
Priority: projects with an impact on gender equality, socially responsible business, representation of Ukraine abroad.
 Catalog · constantly updated

EU4Business — catalog of BDS projects in Ukraine ↗

Over 40+ ongoing SME support projects in Ukraine: training, consulting, grants, mentoring. Many projects have separate tracks for women and vulnerable groups. In 2022, 25,522 companies were supported for a total of €246+ million.

WhoSMEs in Ukraine; often separate tracks for women
What do they give?Depends on the project: training, grants, consulting
DeadlineDepends on the project
Advice: Bookmark the page - new sets appear there regularly.
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Annual programs — waiting for the next wave

cycle 2026 is closed - stay tuned for updates
Annual · next cohort

«"Dream and Achieve" / Dream and Achieve ↗

Free educational academy (14 online modules + mentoring sessions) — social media marketing, digital tools, business models. The program lasts 3 months; graduates receive a grant of 40,000 UAH for business development.

WhoWomen 18+, affected by war (IDPs, veterans, single mothers, disabled)
What do they give?Training + mentoring + grant 40,000 UAH
Current cycleThe deadline was February 17, 2026.
Partners: Impact Force × UN Women × Ministry of Digital Affairs (with financial support from the Government of Sweden).
 Annual · next cohort

REDpreneur Women (Red Cross) ↗

3-month intensive online training from experts + mentoring + practical workshops. 17–23 finalists receive a grant of €7,000 to implement their business idea. Final pitching in Kyiv.

WhoFemale citizens of Ukraine 18+; focus — social/environmental/innovative impact; preference — vulnerable groups and veterans
What do they give?Training + mentoring + grant €7 000
Current cycleThe deadline was February 12, 2026 (second cohort)
Partners: Czech Veterans Association × Austrian Czech Veterans Association × Ministry of Veterans Affairs × Ukrainian Veterans Fund.
 Annual Competition · Season 8

Created by Women Award (CCIFU) ↗

Businesswoman competition from the Franco-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce. Grant of 200,000 UAH for development + tickets to Paris for the winners; pitching training for the finalists; personal brand webinar for all participants + one year of free membership in CCIFU.

WhoUkrainian female entrepreneurs - founders of SMEs (officially registered) in any field
What do they give?Grant 200,000 UAH + trip to Paris
Current cycleRegistration was until March 22, 2026
Bonus: CCIFU network + brand visibility through partner badges.
 Annual · ~annual cycle

Swedish Institute — SI Ukraine Cooperation Program ↗

Ukraine-Sweden Cooperation Grant Program. Two formats: project preparation (SEK 100–200 thousand, 6–12 months) or full implementation (SEK 1–2 million, 12–24 months). Focus on innovation, transparency, gender equality.

WhoSweden–Ukraine partnerships (+ possibly Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania/Poland)
What do they give?Grant SEK 100 thousand – 2 million for a joint project
Current cycleThe deadline was March 2, 2026.
When relevant: projects with an international component, export, reconstruction, EU integration.

Tech Driven Growth · Acceleration for female-led businesses

The document has been prepared for participants in the training program. Before submitting an application, be sure to check the official sources using the links in the cards.

Updated: May 12, 2026

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