The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has announced the launch of the second project competition aimed at the reconstruction of Ukraine in partnership with the Swiss private sector. This initiative includes co-financing of up to 150 million Swiss francs, equivalent to over €161 million, to support business ideas focused on rebuilding the country.
This is reported by Business • Media
Focus on Infrastructure and Business
Swiss companies operating in Ukraine can participate in the competition by proposing projects relevant to the needs of the state. The main emphasis is on projects that will strengthen public infrastructure. The amount of grant funding for a single project can range from 3 to 30 million Swiss francs. The application period will last until March 8, 2026.
Results of the First Competition
The second competition builds on the successful outcomes of the previous selection held in 2025. At that time, the initiative generated significant interest among businesses: about 60 Swiss companies submitted nearly 80 project applications. As a result of the selection, 12 top projects were supported with a total of 93 million Swiss francs. Funding was awarded to initiatives in the fields of energy, housing, public transport, healthcare, and humanitarian demining.
“The key focus of the competition is strengthening public infrastructure”.
Currently, the projects selected in the first competition are in the implementation stage.