Switzerland doubles funding for competition for companies working on projects to rebuild Ukraine – media
The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has increased funding for a call for proposals for Swiss companies in Ukraine to 100 million francs (about $113.5 million).
This is stated on the government portal, Censor.NET reports with reference to the EP.
As noted, the competition is part of Switzerland's initiative to support Ukraine for 2025-2028, with a total budget of 1.5 billion francs (about $1.7 billion). In the future, this is the first stage of a long-term program for 12 years with a total funding of 5 billion francs ($5.6 billion).
According to Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, an additional 50 million francs will be used to rebuild Ukraine in cooperation with Swiss companies.
"The program is focused on implementing projects in the areas of civilian protection, rebuilding infrastructure and utilities, and modernizing public services," she said.
"The competition is addressed to Swiss companies that have a legal entity in Ukraine.
