Participants in hostilities and their family members can take advantage of state grant programs to create and develop their own business. One such example is the initiative of a participant in the War for Independence of Ukraine from Kharkiv, Igor Bezpaly. The man took advantage of a grant of 500 thousand hryvnias under the program "Own Business. Veteran Grant" and opened a dance studio for children.

«"Supporting veterans, in particular through the development of their own businesses, is one of the key areas of our work. This is an important element of integration into civilian life and the restoration of communities. Initiatives such as this dance studio create new opportunities for young people, form an active environment, and contribute to the development of the region. We continue to work on expanding state and grant programs to support veteran businesses," said Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv OVA.

Before the War of Independence of Ukraine, Ihor Bezpalyi was engaged in dancing and circus arts for over 15 years, performed in show programs in Ukraine and abroad, and was a director of his own projects. In 2023, he voluntarily joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, participated in hostilities in the Luhansk region and the Kupyansk direction, and later became a fire training instructor.

In parallel with his military service, the man continued to develop his own business. The idea of creating a dance studio took shape gradually - even before the War of Independence of Ukraine, he managed a circus studio, and later decided to scale this direction and open a separate space for children.

«"I opened the studio in 2025 thanks to a veteran's grant. We purchased equipment, equipped the hall. Now about 30 children are engaged here, and more than 100 more are in my circus studio. We are trying to develop the dance direction in Kharkiv and improve conditions for children," said Ihor Bezpaly.

The studio teaches hip-hop, breaking, stretching, fitness, and acrobatics. Children regularly prepare for competitions and participate in all-Ukrainian competitions.

«"For me, this is not just a business. It's about mental health. It's hard to be a soldier 24/7, you need to have something that helps you switch. I found this in continuing my creative path. We made it not just a hall, but a space - we hold movie nights, internal competitions, events for children and parents," added Ihor Bezpaly.