Veterans Will Be Supported in Starting Their Own Businesses: Avrora and Diia.Business Launch an Educational and Grant Program.
23.05.2024
The national educational and grant program "Trajectory" has officially launched.
It was initiated by the Diia.Business network of entrepreneurship support centers in partnership with the Avrora multimarket chain.

As a result of the training and presentation of business projects, 50 veteran entrepreneurs will each receive 100,000 UAH in financial support to launch or enhance their own businesses.
Participants can expect:
- an educational webinar on creating a business plan;
- group sessions with a psychologist;
- online lectures from veteran entrepreneurs;
- individual consultations with experts.
Who can participate?
- veterans who hold combatant status (UBD);
- military personnel involved in national security and defense operations;
- spouses of military personnel or veterans — an official husband or wife.
Our company, Avrora, consistently supports initiatives aimed at helping military personnel and veterans.
In 2023, Avrora contributed 124 million UAH in aid to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Additionally, the company:
- Was included in the Forbes ranking of the Top 25 Veteran-Friendly Companies.
- Launched a mentorship program for veterans.
- Organized training sessions for managers and teams on "How to Work with Veterans and Build Mutually Beneficial Relationships."
- Supports the reintegration of veterans through sports by organizing competitions and participating in military support events.
- Received an award from Veteran Hub for building a corporate culture supportive of veterans.