“CREATE!”: a grant program for women entrepreneurs

“CREATE!” is an important element of the government’s “Made in Ukraine” policy and the state strategy for gender equality. The initiative is aimed at developing and scaling up national production and increasing the business activity of Ukrainian women.

The program aims to stimulate economic growth by providing resources and financial support for women to implement their business plans.

Under the initiative, $1,000,000 will be allocated to support small and medium-sized businesses run by Ukrainian women in the production and processing sectors: equipment repair, printing, clothing, furniture, food, pharmaceuticals, computers, optics, etc.

The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine launched the program with financial support from the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund, implemented by the KSE Foundation and in partnership with Oschadbank JSC.

The deadline to apply for the grant program is 31 July 2024. Details of the program and how to apply