Ukrainian entrepreneurs are working in extremely challenging conditions today. Despite the difficulties, they continue to adapt, find solutions, and grow their businesses. The state supports them through programs like “Energy Support for Individual Entrepreneurs,” which helps businesses operate even during power or heating outages.
A practical example is the story of entrepreneur Svitlana Moskalenko.
Since 2023, she has been working in the mobile food sector. Due to hostilities, she was forced to relocate her business from Pokrovsk to a safer community. Not only did she manage to restore her business, but she also expanded it — her café STREET ROLL is now located in a large shopping center.
From the very beginning and after relocation, Svitlana has actively cooperated with the employment service. Thanks to this partnership, she built her team and benefited from government support programs. Currently, four employees work at her establishment.
Svitlana also joined the “Energy Support for Individual Entrepreneurs” program, which provides non-repayable financial assistance to entrepreneurs of groups 2 and 3 who create jobs and operate officially.
She used the funds to purchase a generator. This decision became strategically important: the equipment ensures uninterrupted operation of the café even during outages, reduces financial losses, and maintains stable customer service.
If you are an entrepreneur looking to strengthen your business resilience, take advantage of the opportunities offered by the state today.
What you should know about the program:
The “Energy Support for Individual Entrepreneurs” program aims to increase the resilience of small businesses to energy challenges.
Amount of support: from UAH 7,500 to 15,000 (depending on the number of employees).
Eligible expenses include:
purchase of generators, batteries, inverters, and solar panels;
installation and connection of equipment;
fuel procurement;
electricity payments.
Program duration: until May 31, 2026.
Support that works:
The employment service not only provides information but also supports entrepreneurs at every stage — from consultation to receiving funding.
Donetsk Regional Employment Center hotline: 0-800-219-713.