21/10/2025

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing state-owned Ukreximbank with two unfunded risk-sharing instruments totaling €200 million. This will enable the Bank to increase lending volumes and offer businesses new financing opportunities.

• €100 million will be directed to enterprises operating in critically important industrial sectors;
• €100 million will support companies and municipalities to implementprojects in energy generation, energy storage, and energy efficiency.

The program will place particular emphasis on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and businesses in vulnerable categories.

Up to 20% of sub-loans within the framework of the risk-sharing format will be channeled into long-term SME investments through the EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line, which includes a grant component and technical assistance. This will enable companies to finance the modernisation of technologies and equipment in line with EU standards, including investments in sustainable and green technologies.

“Cooperation with the EBRD is strategically important for Ukreximbank. Thanks to this instrument, we will not only expand lending opportunities for Ukrainian companies, but also direct significant resources to the development of the green economy,” noted Viktor Ponomarenko, Chairman of the Management Board of Ukreximbank.

Background

Since the start of russia’s full-scale invasion, the EBRD has provided more than €3.2 billion to Ukrainian borrowers through 38 similar programs in partnership with 12 financial institutions.

This document was prepared with the financial support of the European Union. The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official position of the European Union.

This document was produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Union.