eRobota 2026 is the Ukrainian government’s flagship non-repayable grant programme for entrepreneurship support, launched in July 2022. Over three years, it has invested more than UAH 12 billion in small and medium-sized businesses, supported the creation of over 60,000 jobs, and reached every region of Ukraine. In 2025-2026, the programme was significantly updated: grant amounts were increased, and new specialised directions were introduced – for early childhood education, creative industries, and the recovery of war-damaged production assets. If you are planning to start or grow a business in Ukraine, this overview covers all active directions of the programme.
Below you will find a structured overview of all eRobota grants, organised by thematic area.
| Maximum grant UAH 16 million |
Application portal Diia (online) |
Grant directions 9 programmes |
Repayment required No (non-repayable grants) |
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Own Business – Microgrants for Small Business
The “Vlasna Sprava” (Own Business) direction is the most popular track under eRobota. Funds can be used for equipment, raw materials, rent, marketing services, or the purchase of a franchise.
Own Business – Standard Track
Programme: eRobota / Vlasna Sprava – microgrants for business
For individuals planning to register as a sole trader (FOP) or for existing small businesses. If you are registering as FOP for the first time, creating jobs is not mandatory. If you are an existing FOP or legal entity, you must hire at least one employee. Applications are submitted online through the Diia portal with a business plan attached. Each applicant may receive the grant only once.
| Grant amounts: | up to UAH 100,000 (no job creation required); up to UAH 200,000 (1 job); up to UAH 350,000 (2 jobs) |
| Who can apply: | Individuals (future sole traders), existing sole traders, small companies (LLC, private enterprises) |
| Deadline: | Rolling (applications accepted in waves) |
Own Business – Frontline Regions
Own Business – Frontline Regions
Programme: eRobota / Vlasna Sprava — increased limits for frontline oblasts
For entrepreneurs operating or planning to operate in frontline oblasts: Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson and Chernihiv. These regions receive higher maximum grant ceilings, reflecting the additional risks and the need to support business activity near the conflict zone.
| Grant amounts: | up to UAH 300,000 (1 job); up to UAH 500,000 (2 or more jobs) |
| Who can apply: | Entrepreneurs operating or opening a business in the listed frontline oblasts |
| Deadline: | Rolling (applications accepted in waves) |
Own Business – Youth Track (ages 18-25)
Own Business – Youth Track (ages 18-25)
Programme: eRobota / Vlasna Sprava — youth entrepreneurship
A dedicated track for young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 25 to launch their first business. The key advantage is that job creation is not mandatory. After successfully spending the youth grant, the entrepreneur gains the right to apply for a standard Own Business grant on general terms, accessing additional funding.
| Grant amount: | up to UAH 200,000 without mandatory job creation |
| Who can apply: | Young people aged 18-25 planning to start a business |
| Deadline: | Rolling (applications accepted in waves) |
Specialised Own Business Tracks
Beyond the standard microgrant, higher funding levels of up to UAH 1 million are available for specific sectors – with 70% state co-financing and 30% from the applicant.
Own Business – Early Childhood Education
Programme: eRobota / Vlasna Sprava — preschool education sector
For opening or developing private kindergartens, nurseries and child development centres. The state covers 70% of project costs – the entrepreneur contributes 30%. This direction reflects a genuine shortage of preschool facilities in areas affected by population displacement and post-war recovery needs.
| Grant amounts: | up to UAH 100,000 (FOP registration, no jobs); up to UAH 200,000 (1 job); up to UAH 500,000 (2 jobs); up to UAH 1,000,000 (4 jobs). Grant covers 70% of project cost. |
| Who can apply: | Future and existing sole traders, legal entities in the preschool education sector |
| Deadline: | Rolling (applications accepted in waves) |
Own Business – Creative Industries
Programme: eRobota / Vlasna Sprava – creative industries sector
For entrepreneurs in film production, theatre, museums, architecture, design, media, photography, game development, software, PR and advertising, and artisan craft production. Funding levels and co-financing terms are identical to the preschool education track – up to UAH 1 million with 70% state coverage.
| Grant amounts: | up to UAH 100,000 (FOP registration, no jobs); up to UAH 200,000 (1 job); up to UAH 500,000 (2 jobs); up to UAH 1,000,000 (4 jobs). Grant covers 70% of project cost. |
| Who can apply: | Sole traders and legal entities in film, media, design, gaming, advertising, and related creative fields |
| Deadline: | Rolling (applications accepted in waves) |
Grants for Veterans and Their Families
A separate eRobota track introduced in 2023 for combat veterans, war-disabled persons, and members of their families – designed to support economic reintegration through entrepreneurship.
Grant for Veterans and Family Members
Programme: eRobota / Grant for veterans, war-disabled persons and their families
For starting or growing a business – available to combat veterans, persons with war-related disabilities, and members of their families. Applications are scored on a points system: up to 200 points from the authorised bank and up to 50 points from the regional employment centre following an interview. To receive a grant of UAH 500,000 to UAH 1 million, the applicant must be registered as a sole trader for at least 12 months. Co-financing (70% state, 30% applicant) applies to grants above UAH 500,000.
| Grant amounts: | up to UAH 250,000 (1 job); up to UAH 500,000 (2 jobs); up to UAH 1,000,000 (4 jobs, FOP registered 1+ year, 70/30 co-financing) |
| Who can apply: | Combat veterans, war-disabled persons, members of their families |
| Deadline: | Rolling (applications accepted in waves) |
Processing Industry
The “New Level” programme – for aspiring entrepreneurs, existing sole traders, and legal entities in the manufacturing sector.
New Level — Grant for Processing Industry Enterprises
Programme: eRobota / New Level – development of processing enterprises
For entrepreneurs and businesses in the processing industry. The programme has two distinct tracks: recovery of production assets damaged as a result of Russia’s armed aggression (up to UAH 16 million), and production expansion with the creation of at least 5 new jobs (up to UAH 8 million). Funds are exclusively for capital expenditure – equipment, production lines and technological development. Rent and marketing costs are not covered under this grant.
| Grant amounts: | up to UAH 16,000,000 (restoration of war-damaged production assets); up to UAH 8,000,000 (creation of at least 5 jobs) |
| Who can apply: | Aspiring entrepreneurs, existing sole traders, legal entities in the processing industry |
| Deadline: | Rolling (applications accepted in waves) |
Agricultural Grants – Orchards
Specialised programmes for developing orchards, berry farms, vineyards, and greenhouse operations. In both programmes, the land must be owned or leased by the applicant (agricultural designation) for a minimum of 7 years.
My Garden – Grant for Orchards and Berry Farms
Programme: eRobota / My Garden – orchards, berry farms, vineyards
Grants for planting and equipping new orchards, berry plantations or vineyards on plots of 1 to 25 hectares on a single or adjoining land parcel. Funding is provided on a co-financing basis: the state covers up to 70% of the planting project cost. The required number of permanent and seasonal workers depends on the crop type and plot area.
| Grant amount: | UAH 140,000-400,000 per hectare, not exceeding 70% of planting project cost; up to UAH 10,000,000 per project in total |
| Plot size: | 1 to 25 hectares |
| Who can apply: | Individuals, sole traders, legal entities with ownership or lease of agricultural land |
| Deadline: | Rolling (subject to budget availability) |
Agricultural Grants – Greenhouse Operations
My Greenhouse – Grant for Greenhouse Operations
Programme: eRobota / My Greenhouse – greenhouse farm development
For the construction and development of greenhouse facilities with a total area of 0.4 to 2.4 hectares. The grant amount is determined by the greenhouse area. All expenditure must be capital in nature — rent and marketing costs are not eligible. The recipient must create at least 4 permanent and 10 seasonal jobs per 1 hectare of modular greenhouse area.
| Grant amounts: | UAH 2,000,000 (0.4-0.6 ha); UAH 3,500,000 (0.8-1.2 ha); UAH 7,000,000 (1.6-2.4 ha). Not more than 70% of project cost. Total cap: UAH 7,000,000 per project. |
| Greenhouse area: | 0.4 to 2.4 hectares |
| Who can apply: | Aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, sole traders, legal entities in greenhouse farming |
| Deadline: | Rolling (subject to budget availability) |
Summary Table: eRobota Grants 2025-2026
| Programme | Maximum grant | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Own Business (standard) | UAH 350,000 | 2 jobs created |
| Own Business (frontline) | UAH 500,000 | 2 jobs, frontline oblast |
| Own Business (youth) | UAH 200,000 | Age 18-25, no mandatory jobs |
| Preschool Education | UAH 1,000,000 | 4 jobs, 30% own contribution |
| Creative Industries | UAH 1,000,000 | 4 jobs, 30% own contribution |
| Veterans grant | UAH 1,000,000 | 4 jobs, FOP 1+ year, 30% own |
| New Level (processing) | UAH 16,000,000 | War-damaged assets / 5+ jobs |
| My Garden | UAH 10,000,000 | Plot 1-25 ha, 30% own contribution |
| My Greenhouse | UAH 7,000,000 | Greenhouse 0.4-2.4 ha, 30% own |
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