The European Union has launched a wide effort to support Ukraine’s economic recovery by promoting trade and economic exchanges.
The Pilot will reduce risk for EU companies wanting to export to Ukraine and will provide essential services and goods supporting the country’s resilience and reconstruction, such as materials, machinery, technologies and vehicles. The agreement will enable European business to play a crucial role in Ukraine’s recovery, reinforcing economic ties and deepening connections ahead of Ukraine’s eventual accession to the EU.
To date Export Credit Agencies in 7 EU Member States have signed the agreement: Finland, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Italy, Latvia, and Slovenia. Additional agreements with 3 member states are currently approved: France, Germany, and Spain.
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Export Credit Agencies
The following summary is only indicative. For full information please refer to the Call documents below.
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Focus
The Ukraine Export Credit Pilot supports European exporters with export-risk protection, helping strengthen business resilience while contributing to Ukraine's economic reconstruction through secure and supported trade.
Objective
The initiative aims to reduce financial risks thanks to the EIF's support, encourage EU businesses to increase exports to Ukraine and revitalise trade, strengthen ties with the EU, and contribute to Ukraine's economic recovery.
For participating (sub-) intemediaries to enter into Final Recipient Transactions with SMEs and small mid-caps, established and operating in a Member State, an OCT or in an Other Participating Country, and exporting goods or services to an Importer.
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The EIF is no longer accepting applications, as the call closed on: