In January 2026, the Verkhovna Rada registered a bill that expands investment opportunities for residents of «Diia.City». Companies will be able to receive financing from specialized funds «Diia.City Invest».
In January 2026, the Verkhovna Rada registered a bill that expands investment opportunities for residents of «Diia.City». Companies will be able to receive financing from specialized funds «Diia.City Invest».
The IT Ukraine Association explained what is provided by draft law No. 14362 «On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine „On Stimulating the Development of the Digital Economy in Ukraine“ and some other legislative acts on improving the tools for stimulating the development of the digital economy.»
According to the draft law, a startup resident will not lose the status of «Diia.City» in the event of exceeding the income threshold, if from the following month he again meets the residency requirements and duly notifies the authorized body.
Separate changes concern the procedures of the Ministry of Digital Affairs — in particular, the deadlines for making decisions on the loss of resident status, as well as the grounds for re-acquiring this status.
In addition, in the absence of an agreement on the amount of remuneration under a gig contract, it will be considered equal to the average monthly remuneration in the resident company and will be used to calculate compensation and payments.
The bill introduces a new type of venture capital funds — Diia.City Invest funds, which will operate in a format with a limited number of founders (up to 15 people) and without the involvement of asset management companies. Such funds will be able to invest exclusively in corporate rights and securities of Diia.City residents, as well as — to a small extent — in companies that were residents at the time of investment.
The fund will have:
The authorized capital of the fund is expected to range from 1,250 minimum salaries to 50 million euros.
The introduction of the Diia.City Invest funds will allow:
