Grant for Own Business – 2026

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, one of the key components of state support for business has been grant programs from e-Robota.

In 2022, the Grant for Own Business program was launched, aimed at providing financial assistance to both novice entrepreneurs and experienced businesses in the service or manufacturing sectors.

From September 1, 2026, it underwent positive changes, particularly in expanding funding boundaries and mechanisms for receiving funds for various types of business.

Grant managers of “Prikhodko & Partners” in this article will provide you with more detailed information regarding the conditions of the Grant for Own Business – 2026.

Grant for Own Business – 2026: what is it and how does it work?

Grant for Own Business is a grant support mechanism aimed at funding new businesses and experienced enterprises. Today, a new single procedure is in effect, which makes the program more flexible and accessible to entrepreneurs. In particular, those submitting an application can follow one of two paths:

• First option – there is no registered business yet, but funds are needed to start it;
• Second option – the business has been operating for at least one year and the grant is needed for scaling it (or support – if the business suffered from a missile attack).

For your information! Before submitting an application for a grant for your own business through Diia, you need to check the compliance of the business with formal criteria (business reputation), readiness to meet program requirements (number of new jobs), and the completeness of document preparation.

Who is the grant for own business – 2026 suitable for?

Both beginners and experienced entrepreneurs can take part in the grant. However, the applicant must meet a number of clear criteria.

These criteria are:

• majority of the participant – if a self-employed person;
• holding Ukrainian citizenship by ultimate beneficial owners and individual entrepreneurs;
• official business registration in the state register;
• good history and reputation – absence of tax debts, enforcement proceedings, or criminal records; not related to citizens or companies of an aggressor state;
• proper financial standing – absence of open bankruptcy cases, satisfactory credit history (no long delays exceeding 90 days under previous obligations);
• non-compliance with restricted scopes of activity (specifically, the business does not deal in the sale of alcohol, tobacco products, currency exchange, or activities related to gambling).

Important to know! Businesses operating in almost all sectors (IT services, beauty salons, retail trade, creative industries, manufacturing, sale of farm products, etc.) can receive funds to create and support activities. The main requirement is official registration and conscientious fulfillment of obligations to the state, particularly regarding payment of taxes.

What amount of funding can a business get under the grant for own business – 2026?

Starting September 2026, the state program Grant for Own Business moved away from strict fixed amounts in favor of flexible financing.

Now there is an opportunity to set maximum funding limits (depending on the chosen support direction) and receive bonus top-ups if meeting specific criteria.

We describe the various options in more detail in the table.

For your information! All these nuances regarding the calculation of allowable funding limits and bonus accruals are perhaps one of the most complex parts of applying for a grant for your own business. Our grant managers, having extensive experience in assisting with application submissions, can help prepare high-quality business plans taking into account all features.

What can the grant for own business – 2026 be spent on?

Grant funding under this program is strictly targeted. It is worth noting that all planned expenses must be described in detail and economically justified by the enterprise in the business plan – taking into account allowable percentage ratios.

Taking into account the changes that came into effect on September 1, 2026, the grant for own business can be spent on:

• equipment, machinery, and new furniture (100% of the amount);
• production lines, machine tools, professional tools, commercial vehicles (100% of the amount);
• raw materials, supplies, goods (50% of the amount);
• renovation of premises for conducting business activities (50% of the amount);
• rent of non-residential real estate (25% of the amount);
• licensed software, business process automation (25% of the amount);
• marketing, advertising, and branding (10% of the amount);
• leasing and rent of equipment necessary for activity (10% of the amount).

What is the application procedure for receiving the grant for own business – 2026?

Obtaining a grant for your own business involves submitting a grant application in Diia and a correctly completed business plan (according to the established form).

Filling out the online application form will take place using a qualified electronic signature (QES), so it will be mandatory to check for a valid key.

After submitting documents, the individual will be checked by Oschadbank (for credit history standing), and the scoring evaluation of the application itself will be carried out by the regional employment center – with an invitation to a short interview.

The final decision will be made by the State Employment Center – indicating the score. In case of a positive decision, the applicant will need to take one more step – come to the bank and sign the grant agreement.

Grant manager support for obtaining the grant for own business – 2026

If you have decided to apply for a grant, but are doing it for the first time or simply do not want to make mistakes and want to speed up the process of receiving the grant as much as possible, – we offer to use the services of our specialist, choosing one of the options below to choose from.

Thus, the grant for own business – 2026 has reached a new level thanks to flexible financing limits and the cancellation of restrictions regarding mandatory job creation for new businesses.

However, as a year ago, success in receiving a grant depends on three criteria – clear economic justification of the business idea, proper business reputation, and interview results.

Get a consultation and find out the cost of support in obtaining a grant for your own business in 2026 by filling out the form below.