A chance for the ambitious: Ukraine is forming an investment portfolio for agricultural business
28 April 14:07
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy is collecting investment projects of existing Ukrainian agricultural enterprises that have ambitions to scale, modernize and enter new markets. This was announced by the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Vitalii Koval, according to
As the official explained, it is about creating a consolidated portfolio of large-scale projects that will be presented to international financial institutions, funds, banks, and strategic investors.
Who can join this investment program
According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, firstly, we are talking about real operating businesses, not startup ideas.
Secondly, we are talking about projects requiring funding of $10 million or more.
Those agricultural entrepreneurs who have something to impress the investor are invited to send their projects to [email protected]
The letter should outline the essence of the project, the amount of funding needed, the stage of implementation, information about the company and the team.
What is the investment climate like in Ukraine?
The integral indicator of the Investment Attractiveness Index of Ukraine in 2024 increased slightly to 2.49 points out of 5 possible (2.44 points in 2023). This is evidenced by the data of the next wave of the Investment Attractiveness Index of Ukraine survey conducted by the European Business Association in partnership with NEQSOL Holding.
According to the survey, the number of business executives who consider the investment climate in Ukraine unfavorable has decreased from 84% in 2023 to 79% in 2024. Among them, 20% consider it extremely unfavorable.
The European Business Association notes that the share of such respondents has been consistently decreasing since 2022 – from 53% to the current 20%.
The current investment climate is neutral for 12%, and 9% consider it favorable.
Businesses expect an increase in investment
In the first quarter of 2025, companies attracting foreign investment strengthened their expectations for an increase in their volumes in the next 12 months: the balance of responses is 17.2% (in the fourth quarter – 10.6%).
According to the results of a survey of managers of 670 enterprises conducted by the National Bank of Ukraine, the highest expectations were held by energy and water supply companies, as well as mining companies. The share of respondents who plan to attract foreign investment in the next 12 months was 19.2%, compared to 21.6% in the previous survey.
Conditions for large investments have improved in Ukraine
In April 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a decision that changes the rules for investors planning to implement large projects in the country. Under the new conditions, investors are allowed to start financing their projects earlier, without waiting for the standard 18-month period before applying for state support, which allows them to speed up the implementation of investment plans and reduce the risks associated with delays.
In addition, the government continues to support large investment projects under the “Made in Ukraine” policy. If a business invests at least €12 million, it can receive compensation of up to 30% of its capital investment costs.
