Swiss funding for Ukrainian companies
Practical guide 2026 – programmes, access, criteria and structuring of grant applications
Julia Gavrylyuk • Swiss–Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (HSU)
Overview
Switzerland offers several key funding instruments for Ukrainian companies.
This guide presents the most important programs and their eligibility requirements.
SECO
CHF 3–10 million projects
Economy & infrastructure
Swiss lead required
EU4Business / EBRD
10–30% grant on loans
SME programs
via partner banks
SDC
Social projects
Agriculture & communities
implemented via NGOs
Foundations
Innovation & education
Startups & research
private funding
Competitiveness for Recovery Ukraine 2026–2030
CHF 30 million program
Strengthening SMEs & investment climate
implemented via SECO
Swiss Solidarity & Cantons
CHF 5,000 – 50,000
Social projects & integration
cantonal funding bodies
Private Swiss Foundations
Jacobs Foundation – Education
Gebert Rüf Foundation – Innovation
Novartis Foundation – Health
GRAPPA – Agri & Food startups (up to EUR 90,000)
SECO 3rd Call 2026
CHF 50 million total budget • CHF 3–10 million per project • Deadline: 20 September 2026
Energy • Infrastructure • Industry • IT • Transport
Complete Practical Guide
All programs • legal structure • practical guidance • examples