UAH 10 Million for Veteran Businesses as Trajectory Program Enters Third Cycle

Third Season of Trajectory Program Begins

According to Мінцифра: The Trajectory educational grant initiative, designed to support businesses founded by veterans, is rolling out its third cycle. A total pool of UAH 10 million will be split equally among ten winners, with each recipient receiving UAH 1 million. The funding is meant to help these enterprises scale up production, break into new markets, and get ready for partnerships with national retail chains.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include businesses owned by veterans, active-duty military personnel, or family members of those who served-including families of fallen, captured, or missing service members. Companies that have formally hired at least one veteran (man or woman) are also welcome to take part.

When evaluating applications, preference will go to manufacturers of goods such as:

• furniture
• clothing
• cosmetics
• food products

as well as to firms offering B2B services.

Applications must be submitted by August 31, 2026, at 23:59. The program is run by the Diia.Business network of entrepreneur support centers, with backing from Ukraine's Ministry of Economy and Environment, Ministry of Digital Transformation, and the Office for Entrepreneurship and Export Development. Financial support comes from the Aurora multimarket chain.

The Trajectory program fills a critical gap for veteran-owned businesses, which often struggle to regain momentum after military service. Through a combination of grant funding and support from both government agencies and private partners, participants can grow their operations and tap into fresh sales channels. This, in turn, helps generate employment opportunities and strengthens the broader Ukrainian economy. For an international audience, it is worth noting that veteran entrepreneurship has become a key focus in Ukraine's recovery, and programs like this are part of a wider effort to help former servicemen and women build stable civilian careers.