Since the beginning of the full-scale war, entrepreneurs have received more than 39,000 soft loans worth more than UAH 152 billion under the 5-7-9 program. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a Government meeting on October 17.

"Half of the loan portfolio goes to the agricultural sector, 25% - to trade, and up to 15% - to industry," he emphasized.

Denys Shmyhal also noted that UAH 1.7 billion had been transferred to small businesses and microbusinesses since the launch of the eRobota grant program. Agrarians have received UAH 470.5 million to create gardens and greenhouses, while processing companies have received more than UAH 2 billion.

"Each such grant is an investment in workplaces, in new production facilities, and in enhancing our export capabilities," the Prime Minister emphasized.