Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

Business Bridge - Ukraine-Ready4EU

Funded by the European Union

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Up to €2,500 per SME

Call for Applications open until June 30, 2025

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

Support integration of Ukrainian SMEs into the EU Single Market

Assist in establishing cooperation with EU business partners

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Ukrainian SMEs

EU business partners

Funding Source and Type

European Union funding

Financial support in the form of reimbursements

Grant Frequency

Recurring until the budget is exhausted or the project ends

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Startups

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Must comply with the European SME definition

Geographic Location Requirements

Located and operating in Ukraine or relocated to EU countries but registered in Ukraine

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Must demonstrate ongoing business activities negatively affected by the war

Exclusion Criteria

Applicants with Russian or Belarusian citizenship among owners or management

Applicants subject to EU restrictive measures

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Integration into the EU Single Market

Support for technology and innovation activities

Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders

Ukrainian SMEs

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Increased activity in the EU Single Market

Successful cooperation with EU partners

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

External support for compliance with EU standards

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Maximum reimbursement of €2,500 per application

Eligible and Ineligible Costs

Eligible: External expenses related to specific activities

Ineligible: Costs not directly related to the approved activities

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines and Submission Windows

Applications accepted until June 30, 2025

Evaluation Schedule

Applications evaluated monthly at cutoff dates

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with EU and Ukrainian laws

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Application form, motivation letter, supporting documents

Application Procedure and Steps

Submit via the official online platform

Grant Details

financial support ukrainian smes eu integration business assistance reimbursement single market
Support to Ukrainian companies to integrate into the Single Market
5183COMPETITIVE_CALLen
Single Market Programme
SME STARTUP
UA
OTHER
OTHER
0-10 11-50 51-250
SDG8
FUNDING
None
2500.00
2500.00
2500.00
EUR
100.00
June 30, 2025, 5 p.m.
Monthly evaluations