Switzerland's third Call for Proposals to support private investment in Ukraine
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Clarified: business programme for Swiss companies, not an NGO grant; 50% co-financing, CHF 3-10 million per project
Summary
A business programme, not an NGO grant: SECO co-finances up to 50% of investment projects by Swiss companies with a legal entity in Ukraine, CHF 3 to 10 million per project. The total budget is up to CHF 50 million and the deadline was 20 September 2026, 17:00 CET.
About the call
The third Call for Proposals (3.0) of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs supports Ukraine's economic recovery and reconstruction through foreign direct investment by Swiss companies. Projects are implemented through Ukrainian subsidiaries, must supply goods or services to the Ukrainian economy and create lasting economic value and jobs.
SECO contributes up to 50% of total project costs, with the company financing at least 50% itself. Support ranges from CHF 3 to 10 million per project (the call gives no UAH or EUR amounts), for up to 5 years and no later than the end of 2031. NGOs are not eligible applicants.
Selection has two stages and applications go only through the online portal. The package includes the main call text, eligibility criteria (Annex 1), stage 1 and 2 forms, a budget template, risk framework, declarations, exclusion list and monitoring plan. SECO does not answer questions individually; answers are published on its site.
Who can apply
- Swiss companies with a legal entity in Ukraine
Who cannot apply
- NGOs and charities
- Companies without Swiss origin
What the funds are for
- Direct investment in producing goods and services in Ukraine
- Projects creating jobs and economic value
- Up to 50% of total project costs
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Read the call text and Annex 1 on the SECO site
- 2Submit the stage 1 application via the online portal by 20.09.2026, 17:00 CET
- 3If shortlisted, submit the stage 2 application
Questions and answers
- Could NGOs apply to the SECO call?
- No. It is a business programme for Swiss companies with a legal entity in Ukraine; NGOs and charities are not eligible applicants.
- What share of project costs does SECO cover?
- Up to 50% of total project costs, with the company financing at least 50% itself. Projects run for up to 5 years and no later than the end of 2031.
Change history
- Updated: Clarified: business programme for Swiss companies, not an NGO grant; 50% co-financing, CHF 3-10 million per project
