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14.05.2026

up to £1,500,000

Ukraine, EU +2

UK–Ukraine Grants 2026: Open Programmes for Researchers, Students and Civil Society

The United Kingdom is one of Ukraine’s most committed bilateral partners in 2026: £11.5 billion under the 100 Year Partnership agreement, £240 million per year in FCDO bilateral aid, and over £109 million from the Integrated Security Fund over three years.

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NGOs / CSOsUniversitiesResearch Inst.Individuals +1

06.05.2026

up to €1,500

Ukraine, EU +5

20 Open Grants and Residencies in May 2026: House of Europe roundup

20 open opportunities with deadlines in May 2026. House of Europe roundup: for artists, translators, journalists, filmmakers, musicians, media and NGO managers, entrepreneurs, human rights defenders, and community activists. Most programmes are free to apply for, or cover participants’ costs in full.

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NGOs / CSOsUniversitiesResearch Inst.SMEs / Business +4

up to UAH 2,000,000

Ukraine, EU +2

International Renaissance Foundation: Foundation Profile, Programmes and Open Calls 2026

Over $230 million in grants across 35 years, more than 1,000 projects funded since February 2022 alone, and a position as the largest independent funder of civil society in Ukraine – that is the International Renaissance Foundation.

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NGOs / CSOsResearch Inst.SMEs / BusinessIndividuals +1

29.04.2026

up to NOK 100 million

Ukraine, EU +7

Norwegian–Ukrainian Grants 2026: 9 Open Programmes for Business, NGOs, Researchers and Youth

NOK 274.5 billion – the largest bilateral aid programme in the entire history of Norway, named after Fridtjof Nansen, who saved Ukraine from famine a century ago. Yet the vast majority of those funds flow through government channels and international organisations.

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NGOs / CSOsUniversitiesResearch Inst.SMEs / Business +4

24.04.2026

up to €6,000,000

Ukraine, EU +1

Diya.Biznes Digest April 2026: 7 Open Business Support Programmes for Ukrainian Entrepreneurs

7 open business support programmes – that is how many verified opportunities with grants, acceleration and incubation the Diya.Biznes digest of 24 April 2026 contains. They include regional grants for cultural organisations in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, support for SMEs in Kharkiv Oblast from the Danish Refugee Council, international acceleration for climate-tech…

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Research Inst.SMEs / BusinessStartupsIndividuals

31.08.2026

up to UAH 1,000,000

Ukraine

ISAR Yednannia Civil Society Collaboration Platforms Grant 2026: Up to UAH 1,000,000

Up to UAH 1,000,000 – that is the maximum grant available to Ukrainian civil society organisations (CSOs) building regional and inter-regional collaboration platforms in 2026. The “Civil Society Collaboration Platforms” competition, administered by ISAR Yednannia through the Askold and Dir Fund, supports initiatives that go beyond single events and create…

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NGOs / CSOs

13.05.2026

up to €25,000

Ukraine, EU

German-Ukrainian Grants 2026: 9 Programmes for Researchers, Students, Business and NGOs

From EUR 992 per month for students to EUR 25,000 for business development – Germany is the single most diversified donor for Ukraine among all bilateral partners. No other country offers such a wide spectrum of programmes: scholarships for researchers, grants for cultural organisations, support for small businesses, and fellowships…

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Universities

28.05.2026

100% funding

Ukraine, EU

Tysiachovesna: Ukrainian Government Grant for Cultural Content

The Ukrainian government has launched Tysiachovesna – a national initiative to fund the creation of Ukrainian cultural content across seven disciplines, from feature films and animation to contemporary music, visual arts, and social media video. The state can cover up to 100% of production costs for eligible projects.

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SMEs / Business

05.05.2026

up to €60,000

Ukraine, EU

CITADEL Open Call 1: Up to €60,000 for Security SMEs – Euroclusters 2026

Up to €60,000 per project, 80% lump sum funding, and up to 9 months to turn a security technology prototype into a working demonstrator – CITADEL, one of 16 Euroclusters initiatives co-funded by the European Commission under the Single Market Programme, has launched its first Open Call for innovative security…

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SMEs / Business

25.05.2026

up to UAH 2,500,000

Ukraine, EU

ISAR Yednannia Institutional Support Competition for CSOs: up to UAH 2,500,000

Up to UAH 2,500,000 for operational costs, staff salaries, office maintenance, and equipment – with no requirement to tie the funds to a specific project. ISAR Yednannia, supported by the European Union, has launched an Institutional Support Competition for civil society organisations working in democratic governance, human rights protection, and…

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NGOs / CSOs

30.10.2026

up to €400,000

Ukraine, EU

Finnish-Ukrainian Grants 2026: Programmes and Opportunities

Applications closed. Applications closed on 30 October 2026. See the open calls on this topic below. Finland has allocated over EUR 1 billion in development cooperation and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine since February 2022 – making Ukraine its largest single partner in development cooperation.

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SMEs / Business

16.06.2026

up to UAH 1,250,000

Ukraine, EU

Polish-Ukrainian Solidarity Grants 2026: 7 Open Programmes for NGOs, Artists and Researchers

Applications closed. Applications closed on 16 June 2026. See the open calls on this topic below. Poland is Ukraine’s most significant neighbouring partner: over 900,000 Ukrainians live in Poland, and the Polish-Ukrainian grants ecosystem spans youth exchanges, cultural projects, diaspora support, and academic mobility.

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Universities

21.04.2026

GBP 133,000

Ukraine

PFRU Grant: Up to GBP 133,000 for Digitisation and Evacuation of Ukrainian Cultural Heritage

The Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine (PFRU) is a multi-year donor programme implemented by Chemonics International with funding from the governments of Canada, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

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SMEs / Business

15.04.2026

up to €50,000

Ukraine, EU

International Visegrad Fund 2026: Grants, Scholarships and Residencies

The International Visegrad Fund is a regional donor organisation established in 2000 by the Visegrad Group countries: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Its mission is to support cross-border cooperation, academic mobility, and cultural exchange in Central and Eastern Europe.

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Universities

31.07.2026

up to UAH 100,000

Ukraine

eRobota 2026: Ukrainian Government Grants for Business

Applications closed. Applications closed on 31 July 2026. See the open calls on this topic below. eRobota 2026 is the Ukrainian government’s flagship non-repayable grant programme for entrepreneurship support, launched in July 2022.

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SMEs / Business

26.11.2026

up to €6,000,000

Ukraine, EU

Horizon Europe Grants 2026: Open Calls

Horizon Europe 2026 – the world’s largest research and innovation funding programme with a total budget of over €95 billion. Since Ukraine gained associated country status in 2022, Ukrainian organisations participate in calls on equal terms with institutions from EU member states.

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SMEs / Business

01.04.2026

up to $120,000

Ukraine, EU

11 Development Grants for Ukrainian NGOs and Communities

11 verified funding opportunities for Ukrainian communities, NGOs and local authorities – from UNDP and PFRU grants to competitions from the Ukrainian Cultural Fund, MHP-Gromadi and BUR. Consequently, all deadlines for April and May 2026 are gathered in one place, with direct links to primary sources.

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SMEs / Business

10.04.2026

Ukraine

ScaleUp Youth: Grant for Free Websites to 5 Youth NGOs

A youth NGO without a website is a powerful idea without a voice. Consequently, the civil society organisation Agency for the Development and Sustainability of Democracy (ARSD) has partnered with Onepage to launch the first wave of ScaleUp Youth – a long-term programme that provides young Ukrainian civic organisations with…

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NGOs / CSOs

04.01.2026

up to €1.5 million

Ukraine, EU

Horizon Europe Clean Hydrogen Grant up to €1.5M: Business Models for Renewable Electrolysis in Industry

How can innovative business models accelerate the integration of renewable electrolysis into industry? The Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking has launched a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) with an indicative budget of €1.5 million to fund a single project addressing precisely this question.

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SMEs / Business

19.12.2025

up to €9,000,000

EU

Erasmus+ Grant for School Basic Skills Projects

Erasmus+ has launched a call under Key Action 3 for organisations ready to systematically test effective school-level interventions to address underachievement in basic skills – reading, mathematics and science. Specifically, the total topic budget is €9,000,000, with a maximum grant of €1,000,000 per project. The deadline is 8 April 2026.

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Universities

08.04.2026

up to €300,000

Ukraine, EU

Grants in the field of ecology, climate and green technologies

April 2026 brings at least six concrete funding opportunities for businesses, startups and SMEs in the fields of green technology, climate innovation and sustainable development. Specifically, these range from up to €300,000 for AI-driven industrial robotics to acceleration programmes from UNIDO, the Biomimicry Institute and New York’s leading climatech incubator.

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SMEs / Business

15.04.2026

up to $150,000

Ukraine

IREX Grant up to $150,000 for NGOs: Creating Pathways for Veterans in Public Service

How can public service become genuinely open to those who defended the country? IREX’s Veteran Reintegration Programme is launching a grant competition for civil society organisations ready to address this question systematically.

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NGOs / CSOs

15.04.2026

up to €6 million

Ukraine, EU

Agricultural Grants Ukraine 2026: Full Overview for Farmers, Agri-Startups and Researchers

Ukraine’s agricultural sector remains one of the top priorities for international donors. Specifically, Horizon Europe has opened a call for up to €6 million to support the transition to sustainable farming, the Netherlands is financing agri-logistics through UPF3, and the EBRD continues supporting small farmers under the UIF framework.

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SMEs / Business

01.06.2026

Up to €4,500

Ukraine

Council of Europe: Up to €4,500 for Youth Initiatives in Ukraine

The Council of Europe Office in Ukraine has launched an open call for grant proposals to support youth initiatives under the project “Youth for Democracy in Ukraine: Phase IV”.

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NGOs / CSOs

22.09.2027

Up to €8

EU

Horizon Europe BIODIV-05: Up to €8 Million to Integrate Biodiversity into Business

The European Commission, under Horizon Europe Cluster 6, is launching a call to support research and innovation that accelerates the transition to a nature positive economy. Specifically, this call focuses on integrating biodiversity considerations into private sector strategies and decision-making – from startups and SMEs to large corporations and financial…

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SMEs / Business

31.03.2026

up to €8,000

Ukraine, EU

5 Culture and Media Opportunities in Ukraine: Grants, Competitions and a Conference – Spring 2026

Despite ongoing challenges, Ukraine’s creative community keeps moving forward. This spring, artists, media professionals, cultural organisations, and writers can access five compelling opportunities – from grants for performing arts and international cultural collaboration to a major media conference and a literary competition.

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NGOs / CSOs

15.05.2026

Ukraine, EU

LUKE Joint Call: International Research & Innovation Competition with Ukraine as Central Partner

If your organisation works in research or innovation, this call could be one of the most significant opportunities to step onto the European stage. The LUKE Joint Call is an international open competition for basic and/or applied research, development, and innovation projects.

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SMEs / Business

30.03.2026

Ukraine

IMPULSE Accelerator by SILab Ukraine: Social Entrepreneurship School for CSOs from Frontline Regions

SILab Ukraine has launched IMPULSE – a school-accelerator programme in social entrepreneurship for civil society and charitable organisations. Specifically, the programme aims to equip CSO teams with the skills to build independent revenue streams without losing their grant funding.

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NGOs / CSOs

EU

How to Find Business Grants Without the Chaos: A Review of FundingHub by GetGrant

Finding the right grant is already half the battle. In practice, however, entrepreneurs and startups spend hours monitoring dozens of platforms to avoid missing a relevant programme. FundingHub by GetGrant is designed to change that.

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SMEs / Business

28.04.2026

up to $60,000

USA

Grants for Performing Arts Projects on Democracy – $60,000 from PAC NYC & Civis Foundation (USA)

Performing Arts USA Grant Amount $60,000 USD Application Deadline 28 April 2026 Organisers PAC NYC & Civis Foundation The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), together with the Civis Foundation, has launched an open call for The Democracy Cycle.

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NGOs / CSOs

10.03.2026

up to €3,000

Ukraine, EU

Mini-Grants up to €3,000: Support for Local EU Integration Initiatives

The NGO “Network for the Protection of National Interests ‘ANTS’” has launched a mini-grant competition within the project “Stronger Europe, United Front – Advancing Ukraine’s EU Membership for Greater Resilience and Security.” The project receives financial support from the European Union (EU Integration).

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NGOs / CSOs

31.03.2026

€20,000–30,000

Ukraine, EU

Culture Helps Solidarity: €20,000–30,000 Grants for International Cooperation Projects

The Culture Helps Solidarity initiative has launched a grant call for international cooperation projects. The programme operates within the framework of Creative Europe and is implemented by the European Cultural Foundation (Amsterdam) in partnership with Insha Osvita (Kyiv), zusa (Berlin) and the VETERANKA movement (Kyiv).

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NGOs / CSOs

08.04.2026

up to €300,000

Ukraine, EU

ROB4GREEN: up to €300,000 grant for robotics and AI in the green economy

ROB4GREEN Open Call is a European Union competition implemented within the Horizon Europe ecosystem and aligned with partnerships in AI, data and robotics. The call aims to support consortia that develop innovative solutions integrating robotics, artificial intelligence and digital technologies to enable environmentally sustainable industrial processes.

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SMEs / Business

03.02.2026

UAH 75,000

Ukraine

Ukrainian Youth Foundation announces a grant call “Expanding Youth Participation in Public Life and Strengthening Social Cohesion”

The Ukrainian Youth Foundation (UYF) has announced a new grant call for 2026 under the priority “Expanding Youth Participation in Public Life and Strengthening Social Cohesion”.

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Universities

03.02.2027

Ukraine, EU

Current Grants in the Cultural Sector: a House of Europe Selection

The beginning of the year traditionally comes with tight deadlines, and February to March 2026 is no exception. Right now, dozens of opportunities are open for artists, media professionals, civil society organisations, activists, educational and cultural institutions, as well as for those working on human rights, EU integration, and community…

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NGOs / CSOs

06.02.2026

up to UAH 7.5 million

Ukraine, EU

Grant opportunity: up to UAH 7.5 million to organise camps and retreats for families of veterans

Non-profit non-governmental organisations can apply for funding to create rehabilitation camps, campsites and retreats, including for families of veterans. In Ukraine, the Representation of the International Solidarity Fund has launched an open grant competition to support such initiatives in 2026.

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NGOs / CSOs

UAH 50,000

Ukraine

“Grant Opportunities for Business”: grant digest

Applications closed. This digest dates from 19 January 2026; the programmes it lists have changed, and the current Own Business intake stage in Diia ended on 27 October 2026. See the open calls on this topic below.

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SMEs / Business

01.02.2026

up to €50,000

Ukraine, EU

Visegrad+ Grants for Large-Scale Projects and European Integration

The Visegrad+ Grants Programme of the International Visegrad Fund serves as a financial instrument that supports projects promoting democratisation, civil society development, and regional cooperation. In particular, the programme focuses on partnerships between the V4 countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia) and the Eastern Partnership countries, including Ukraine.

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SMEs / Business

22.12.2025

up to UAH 35 million

Ukraine

Ukrainian Cultural Foundation: Flagship Events grant call for large-scale cultural initiatives

The Ukrainian Cultural Foundation has announced a call under the Flagship Events programme. The programme supports large-scale cultural initiatives with strong public resonance. It targets projects that engage sizeable audiences and participant communities, highlight key values of Ukrainian culture, and contribute to social unity and mental resilience.

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NGOs / CSOs

03.02.2026

UAH 35,000,000

Ukraine, EU

Engaging Civil Society in Ukraine’s EU Accession Process: Grant Competition

The International Renaissance Foundation announces a grant competition “Engaging Civil Society in Ukraine’s EU Accession Process” aimed at strengthening the involvement of civil society organisations in Ukraine’s accession process to the European Union.

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NGOs / CSOs

28.11.2025

EUR 990,000

Ukraine

Prosperous Future: a grant programme of the Nordic Council of Ministers for civil society cooperation

The Prosperous Future grant programme is implemented by the Nordic Council of Ministers and aims to support cross-border cooperation among civil society organisations in the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as with partners from Ukraine. Through joint initiatives, the programme helps strengthen democracy, societal resilience and long-term sustainable development.

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Universities

24.06.2026

Ukraine

Grant competition for CSOs: advocacy support to strengthen the role and impact of civil society

The grant competition “Advocacy Support to Strengthen the Role and Impact of Civil Society” aims to strengthen the advocacy capacity of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Ukraine. It supports initiatives that help CSOs influence decision-making, shape policies and reinforce democratic institutions through advocacy campaigns at local and national levels.

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NGOs / CSOs

30.01.2026

up to €50,000

Ukraine, EU

ESTDEV: project funding call for Ukraine, supporting reforms, resilience and EU integration

The Estonian Centre for International Development Cooperation (ESTDEV) has announced a call for project proposals. The call aims to support Ukraine in reforms related to European Union integration. At the same time, it seeks to strengthen societal resilience in the context of Russia’s prolonged aggression.

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SMEs / Business

18.01.2026

USD 520,000

Ukraine

Grant call for civil society organisations to strengthen local veterans support systems (IREX)

IREX has announced a grant competition that aims to strengthen local veterans support systems in Ukraine. The programme supports the Government of Ukraine in operationalising veterans’ policies at the local level.

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NGOs / CSOs

05.12.2025

SEK 100,000–2,000,000

Ukraine, EU

SI Ukraine Cooperation Programme: grants for long-term cooperation between Sweden and Ukraine

The Swedish Institute invites organisations in Sweden, together with partners in Ukraine, to apply for funding for joint projects that support Ukraine’s reconstruction, reform agenda and EU integration. The call prioritises three focus areas: innovation ecosystems, transparency and accountability, and gender equality.

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SMEs / Business

30.04.2026

Ukraine, EU

LUKE Joint Call Grant Programme: joint research and innovation for Ukraine’s integration into the European Research Area

The LUKE (Linking Ukraine to the European Research Area) initiative, funded by the European Union, has announced the LUKE Joint Call. The programme strengthens research and innovation cooperation between Ukraine and EU countries. In addition, it combines joint funding with capacity-building instruments.

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Research Inst.

21.01.2026

up to €20,000

EU

Startup EDGE Grant Programme for Early-Stage Ukrainian Startups

The Ukrainian Startup Fund has opened applications for the Startup EDGE grant programme. The initiative supports early-stage Ukrainian startups that aim to develop innovative products and scale internationally. At the same time, the programme seeks to strengthen the competitiveness of the Ukrainian startup ecosystem in Europe and globally.

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SMEs / Business

30.01.2026

up to €29,800

EU

Grant call – ECCCH Cascading Grants for museums, cultural organisations and networks

The European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH) has launched a new round of Cascading Grants aimed at strengthening the digital capacity of the cultural heritage sector across Europe.

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NGOs / CSOs

10.03.2026

EU

Erasmus+ 2026: Partnerships for Innovation – Alliances for Education and Enterprises

Within the Erasmus+ programme, the European Union has opened the call Partnerships for Innovation – Alliances for Education and Enterprises (ERASMUS-EDU-2026-PI-ALL-INNO-EDU-ENTERP). Through this initiative, the EU strengthens cooperation between education providers and businesses in order to develop innovative learning approaches, improve skills relevance and actively support the green and digital…

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SMEs / Business

30.01.2026

€500,000–€4,000,000

Ukraine

Ukraine Partnership Facility: funding for reconstruction and sustainable recovery in Ukraine

The Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF3) supports partnerships that develop practical projects for the reconstruction and sustainable recovery of Ukraine’s economy and society. The scheme is managed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). It encourages initiatives that deliver measurable results, strengthen local systems and generate long-term community benefits.

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SMEs / Business

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