Rebuild 3 is a training and grant programme supporting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Poltava Region.
Applications are invited from:
The Rebuild 3: Recovery for the Future programme in Poltava Region is implemented by the Diia.Business Entrepreneur Support Centre in Poltava with financial support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH), Germany's alliance of humanitarian aid organisations, with the support of ASB Ukraine, the Ukrainian country office of Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V.
Completion of the online programme application form
Review of applications and selection of 190 participants in two categories: "Business Beginner" and "Experienced Entrepreneur"
Participants complete a comprehensive business development programme comprising:
Four learning modules combining lectures and practical assignments on starting, developing, rebuilding and transforming a business.
Psychological support sessions designed to develop entrepreneurial resilience, leadership competencies and effective communication skills.
Consultations with mentors and experts.
Finalists present their business projects to a panel of experts. Based on the pitching results, equipment or goods worth up to EUR 4,000 (after tax) will be purchased for each of 20 finalists to start a new business, resume operations or scale an existing business.
Key events, including lectures, practical workshops, meetings with mentors, psychological sessions, and fairs, will take place at the Diia.Business Center in Poltava
Access lectures, webinars and consultations from anywhere, allowing participants to learn at a convenient pace and ensuring continuity under any circumstances.
Finding and validating a business idea; defining the target customer and value proposition; building a basic business model and business plan; choosing a legal form and taxation system; business registration, taxes, and cash registers (RRO/PRRO)
Building a basic financial model and calculating the break-even point; managing financial risks and maintaining business continuity during wartime or force majeure; selecting CRM and online tools for a start-up; creating a Telegram bot and automating routine business processes; fundamentals of cybersecurity
Attracting first customers through effective channels and sales scripts; building a sales funnel on social media and using Telegram bots as a sales tool; analysis of successful case studies; fundamentals of unit economics; hiring staff and delegation; identifying business growth points
Developing and presenting the final business plan and financial plan; developing leadership qualities and management decision-making skills; team motivation; emotional intelligence and effective communication; handling conflict situations and aggressive customers
Diagnosing the business model and identifying bottlenecks; building an anti-crisis strategy and a scenario matrix; risk management, including wartime risks, and an action plan for emergencies; analysis of the current legal and tax model of the business; adapting to legislative changes
Auditing digital processes and assessing the digital maturity of the business; implementing CRM, ERP, and AI tools; automating internal processes and creating Telegram bots; building a sales funnel and an omnichannel customer acquisition system on social media; analysis of successful digitalization case studies
Developing a business scaling strategy and analyzing growth risks; calculating unit economics; building a financial model; preparing an investment case and identifying sources of funding
Developing the final business plan with an anti-crisis scenario and presenting it to stakeholders; developing a roadmap for implementing changes; leadership and management decision-making under instability; emotional intelligence in team management; handling conflict situations and difficult stakeholders
Rebuild 3 is a programme for participants in Poltava Oblast who seek to start, restore, or scale their own business. The programme is open to:
Women entrepreneurs — a document confirming business activity (for example, an extract from the Unified State Register)
Internally displaced persons — a certificate of registration as an internally displaced person
Veterans and their family members — documents confirming the relevant status
Yes, you can apply to the programme, participate in the training project and gain knowledge. However, you will not be eligible for grant support. Under clause 4.5 of the Programme Rules, checks are carried out to determine whether you have received similar charitable and/or grant support from non-governmental or other organisations within the last six months.
IDP status obtained since 2014 is recognised.
We thank everyone who showed interest and applied to participate. The team is now beginning to process the applications received, in order to carefully review all submitted materials, assess motivation and compliance with the criteria. Once the review and selection stage is complete, we will contact you and inform you of the next steps and the further programme schedule
