Published on 30 January 2025

Cooperation with the Swiss Private Sector to Support Ukraine's Reconstruction

The population of Ukraine should benefit from the expertise and innovative, high-quality products from Switzerland. To support this, Switzerland has developed measures to increase the involvement of the Swiss private sector in Ukraine.

Switzerland aims to help rebuild Ukraine by leveraging Swiss expertise and innovative, high-quality products. Reconstruction efforts focus on the following key sectors:

• Energy infrastructure and energy efficiency
• Water treatment and water infrastructure
• Transport infrastructure
• Civil buildings

Swiss Involvement in Ukraine's Reconstruction and Recovery

Under the Ukraine Country Program 2025–2028, Switzerland is promoting the involvement of the Swiss private sector in the process of rebuilding Ukraine. In the initial phase, Switzerland will work exclusively with Swiss companies already established in Ukraine.

How Can Swiss Companies Participate in Switzerland's Reconstruction and Recovery Efforts?

• Scenario 1: Swiss companies with a branch in Ukraine

  Swiss companies already operating in Ukraine can participate in the following ways:

  • Co-financing of projects by Swiss companies
    Switzerland co-finances projects implemented by Swiss companies. These projects must meet identified needs in Ukraine and create added value for Ukrainian society, for example through measures to reintegrate veterans. SECO issues calls for proposals to identify projects. Interested companies are encouraged to submit project ideas as part of the Call for Proposals.
  • Project Preparation Studies
    Switzerland funds studies to prepare projects in key sectors, integrating Swiss expertise (e.g., engineering or planning) into Ukrainian infrastructure initiatives through feasibility studies. To this end, Switzerland has set up a project preparation facility, the Swiss-Ukrainian Municipal Project Preparation Facility. A consortium of planning offices has been commissioned to implement it. The program is currently in its “start-up phase,” which is expected to last until spring 2026. After that, the consortium could call on specialized planning offices for certain sub-mandates.

  • Financing of project preparation studies

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• Scenario 2: Swiss companies without a branch in Ukraine

  Swiss companies without a presence in Ukraine can access various support and consultation services:

  • Swiss Export Risk Insurance (SERV)
    SERV protects exporters from economic and political risks. Applications are reviewed case by case.
  • Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE)
    S-GE advises companies on entering the Ukrainian market, helps identify business partners, and provides general market information.

Additional Participation Opportunities

The Swiss Government is working on creating a legal framework to enable companies without a Ukrainian branch to participate in broader reconstruction and recovery efforts. This was established with the signing of a bilateral agreement between Switzerland and Ukraine in the summer of 2025. The respective ratification processes are underway, meaning that the international treaty could enter into force in the fall of 2026, subject to parliamentary approval. The agreement is subject to an optional referendum.

Meanwhile, Swiss companies can:

• Engage in reconstruction through projects (see Scenario 1).
• Build networks in Ukraine to prepare for future opportunities.

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The Measures for Cooperation with the Swiss Private Sector

Switzerland has introduced several measures to support the reconstruction of Ukraine and foster a sustainable, resilient economy in partnership with the Swiss private sector. These initiatives complement existing Swiss international cooperation efforts in Ukraine.

• Financing of Project Preparation Studies

  Switzerland funds project preparation studies in selected sectors to incorporate Swiss expertise (e.g., engineering and planning) into Ukrainian infrastructure projects through feasibility studies.

  • Details: A project preparation facility was launched in mid-November 2024 to support municipal infrastructure development in Ukraine.
  • More information: International Implementing Agency for the Municipal Infrastructure Development Programme – Project Preparation Facility Ukraine (LinkedIn)

  • Financing of project preparation studies

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• Co-financing of projects with Swiss Companies

  Switzerland provides financial aid for projects in certain sectors. To ensure a transparent and competitive process, SECO launched Call for Proposals for Swiss companies registered in Ukraine.

  • Swiss Private Sector's Role in Ukraine's Reconstruction

    PDF503.07 kB22 January 2025

• Strengthening Bilateral Economic Relations

  Switzerland leverages bilateral platforms with Ukraine to:

  • Deepen economic ties between Switzerland and Ukraine.
  • Encourage Swiss private sector participation in Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery.

• De-Risking of private Investments in Ukraine

  Switzerland, in collaboration with international partners, assumes some of the risks associated with private investments, therefore enabling the private sector to invest in Ukraine (e.g. war risk insurance). This initiative aims to encourage businesses to invest in the region.

  Swiss Export Risk Insurance (SERV) will expand its coverage of export transactions to Ukraine, reducing economic and political risks for Swiss exporters.

  • De-risking of private investments in Ukraine

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Additional Information

Find more details about SECO's engagement in Ukraine: SECO Cooperation Ukraine