The new season of the educational and grant program Zhyty Nazustrich
The new season of the educational and grant program Zhyty Nazustrich offers veterans and veteran-led teams an opportunity to receive funding, knowledge, and mentorship to develop their own businesses.
The program is implemented by PUMB Bank, KSE Foundation, and the Future Development Agency to support veteran entrepreneurship in Ukraine.
Eligibility:
– A veteran or active service member with combatant status together with a civilian partner;
– A team of two participants;
– The goal is to launch or expand a business in Ukraine.
Grant amount:
– Up to UAH 500,000 for startups;
– Up to UAH 1,000,000 for existing businesses.
Following the training, 20 winning teams will receive grants and mentorship to grow their veteran-owned businesses.
Conditions:
– Up to UAH 500,000: creation of at least one job;
– From UAH 500,000 to 1,000,000 (for experienced teams): creation of two or more jobs for veterans, service members, or civilians.
Application deadline: November 25, 2025
For consultations:
Olena Yanchyshyn, Grant Expert at the Association of Coal Communities of Ukraine
Tel.: +38 093 515 58 39
