Find what you qualify for. In plain words.

EUIPO SME Fund 2026 – vouchers for patents, plant varieties and geographical indications

The EU refunds part of the fees to protect an invention or a plant variety: up to €2,500 for a patent, up to €1,500 for a plant variety, and up to €2,000 for a geographical indication for craft or industrial products. The application is simple and online. Note: trade mark and design vouchers are used up for 2026, and the rest are first come, first served.

• first come, first served

Creative Europe MEDIA – TV and online content (production)

Grants from €70,000 to €2 million to produce series, films or documentaries for TV and online platforms. The amount depends on the production budget. At least 40% of the financing must already be secured from third parties (e.g. broadcasters, platforms).

Hiring subsidy for 5,000 unemployed people over 50 in private businesses (DYPA)

If you hire an unemployed person over 50 full-time, DYPA pays for 18 months €628 a month for men, €816.40 for women or €1,004.80 for long-term unemployed people (over 3 years registered) — up to €18,086 per hire. Alternatively, under the EU block exemption rules, you get 50% of the cost up to €1,000 a month for 12 or 18 months. You must not have cut staff, and you keep the worker for the whole period.

Hiring subsidy for unemployed women, with priority for mothers (DYPA)

If you hire an unemployed woman, DYPA pays 70% of wages and contributions for 12 months — 80% if she is the mother of a child up to 15, long-term unemployed, or the job is part-time. The subsidy can be extended by 3 months. Places are limited, so apply early.

Creative Europe MEDIA – European Slate Development

Grants of €90,000–€510,000 for independent production companies developing 3 to 5 films or series (fiction, animation, creative documentary) for international release. You need a proven track record: two works since 2020 commercially released in at least three other countries.

Creative Europe MEDIA – Video games and immersive content development

A grant of up to €200,000 (60% of costs) to develop a new narrative video game or interactive immersive experience (e.g. VR/XR). It is for game, XR and audiovisual studios that have commercially released a work since 2024.

Agrifood – farm production and processing of agricultural products (Development Law, 2nd call)

The state pays part of an investment in farm production or in a plant that processes agricultural products (buildings, machinery, equipment). Aid comes as a tax exemption, a cash grant, a leasing subsidy or a wage subsidy for new jobs. The catch: a minimum project of €50,000–€1,000,000 depending on size, 25% must be your own money or a bank loan, and projects are scored and ranked.

Dual-use investment aid for defence, vehicle and aircraft manufacturing (1st call)

A tax incentive for plants that make weapons, ammunition, motor vehicles, vehicle parts, aircraft or military vehicles: the investment cost is deducted from income with a 100% uplift (super-deduction), plus fast-track licensing. It targets large industrial projects – consultants cite a €3 million minimum.

European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) in Greece – free or discounted digital services

Greece's European Digital Innovation Hubs help you digitalise your business: a digital maturity check, testing technologies (such as AI) before you buy, training and help finding funding. Services are usually free or discounted. You get no cash; the value of the service counts as state aid.

TEPIX III Guarantee Fund – General Entrepreneurship (state-guaranteed bank loans)

You borrow from a bank and the Hellenic Development Bank (HDB) guarantees 70% of the loan, with no guarantee fee. The bank therefore asks for less collateral (at most 30% of the loan) and the interest rate is cut by 2–3 points for the first 2 years. The bank still decides whether to lend.

TEPIX III Guarantee Fund – micro and small businesses up to 5 years old (80% state guarantee)

For young businesses up to 5 years old: HDB guarantees 80% of the bank loan with no guarantee fee and cuts the interest rate by 2–3 points for the first 2 years. Investment loans up to €1.5m and working capital up to €200,000. The bank still decides whether to lend.

• new businesses only

Just Transition: investment grants for existing SMEs in Western Macedonia and the Megalopolis area (Phase C)

A 70% grant (micro and small firms) or 60% (medium firms) for sizeable investments by existing businesses in Western Macedonia and the Megalopolis area. Projects must be between €300,000 and €12m. Apply by 16 Nov 2026; proposals are ranked against each other.

• only some areas

Just Transition: investment grants for new and start-up SMEs in Western Macedonia and the Megalopolis area (Phase C)

A 70% grant (micro and small firms) or 60% (medium firms) for anyone setting up a new business, or who started after 1 Jan 2025, in Western Macedonia or the Megalopolis area. Projects must be €300,000–€12m, so it suits serious investments. Apply by 16 Nov 2026.

• only some areas
• new businesses only

Paid 6-month work-experience placements for unemployed people aged 30+ in private businesses (DYPA)

Your business hosts an unemployed person aged 30+ for 6 months and DYPA pays their allowance directly. They gain experience and you try out a worker without paying their allowance. Applications stay open until the budget runs out.

EIT Culture & Creativity – Innovation projects for fashion, architecture and audiovisual (€20,000 then up to €900,000)

Two stages: first you get €20,000 to prepare a business development plan; then up to €900,000 (70% of costs) over 18 months to take your solution to market. For startups, scale-ups and companies in fashion, architecture and audiovisual media with a mature solution. The first deadline is very close (30 Oct 2026).

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs – 1 to 6 months with an experienced entrepreneur abroad

If you are starting a business or have less than 3 years' experience as an entrepreneur, you can spend 1 to 6 months working with an experienced entrepreneur in another country. The EU pays €600–€1,200 a month towards travel and living costs, depending on the country. It does not cover everything and you need a full business plan.

• new businesses only

TEPIX III Microcredit Fund (micro-loans of €3,000–€25,000)

A small loan of €3,000–€25,000 for micro businesses and the self-employed, with no property collateral. 60% of the loan is interest-free (75% for women-led businesses) and free mentoring is included. You need at least 1 year in business.

Grants for tourism and farm-product processing businesses in Chios town, Mytilene and five small North Aegean islands

A 50–70% grant for existing small and medium businesses investing in tourism or in processing farm products. Only investments in Chios town, Mytilene town, Ikaria, Fournoi, Oinousses, Psara and Agios Efstratios qualify. Grants go up to €210,000.

• only some areas

Creative Europe MEDIA – Innovative tools and business models

Grants covering up to 80% of costs for companies building tools or new business models for the audiovisual sector: online promotion and distribution of European films and series, audience data analytics, AI, greener production. There is no set maximum, but competition is strong.

Cash Rebate Greece-Animate: 40% rebate for animation, interactive and AR/VR productions

You get back 40% of what you spend in Greece on an animation, interactive or VR/AR production, up to €8m per project. It is for small and medium production companies. The money is paid in one go after the production is finished and checked.

• first come, first served

Just Transition hiring subsidy: up to 100% of wage costs for 12 months (DYPA)

If you hire an unemployed person full-time in Western Macedonia, the Megalopolis area or a small island, DYPA pays €829.50 a month (70%) for 12 months, or €1,185 a month (100%) if the worker comes from lignite or energy. Money is given until it runs out, so apply quickly.

• only some areas
• first come, first served

EIT Food – up to €60,000 for a startup pilot with a large food company

Up to €60,000 for an agrifood startup running a pilot or proof of concept with a large corporate client, e.g. samples, field trials or performance tests. The corporate client separately pays a fee equal to 60% of the project budget. Applications are in English.

• for innovative start-ups

European Prize for Women Innovators 2027

A cash prize of up to €100,000 for women who founded or co-founded an innovative company. There is also a category for women under 35 (up to €50,000). It is not project funding: your track record and impact are judged, and only a few win.

• for women founders
• for innovative start-ups

EIT Health – Innovation Validation Call 2027 for digital medical devices

Grants of up to €850,000 per project (up to 50% of the budget) for consortia led by a company that needs to finish clinical validation and certification (e.g. CE) of a digital or AI medical device. A small or micro lead company receives €400,000–€500,000. The lead also signs a financial sustainability contribution agreement with EIT Health.

• for research projects

Creative Europe MEDIA – European co-development

Grants for two or more production companies from different countries developing a film or series together. The amount is €120,000 for two partners (plus €60,000 per extra partner) or €200,000 for big fiction series. The coordinator needs a work commercially released in three other countries.

Cash Rebate Greece-FTV: 40% rebate for film and TV productions

You get back 40% of what you spend in Greece on a film, series or documentary, up to €8m per project. The ESPA pot (€100m) is for small and medium production companies. You apply before shooting starts and get paid when the project is finished.

• first come, first served

Hiring subsidy for 2,000 unemployed people aged 18+ in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (DYPA)

If your business is in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace and you hire a local unemployed person aged 18+ full-time, DYPA pays up to €875 a month for 12 months (70% of the cost under de minimis or 50% under the EU block exemption rules) — up to €10,500 per job. Applications have been open since March 2026 until the 2,000 places are filled, so don't wait.

Just Transition Loan Fund – loans with 50% interest-free (lignite areas & small islands)

A €5,000–€500,000 loan for businesses in the lignite areas (Western Macedonia, Megalopoli) and on small islands: HDB lends 50% interest-free and the bank the rest, with a 3-point interest subsidy for 3 years. De minimis rules apply.

• only some areas

EIT Urban Mobility – up to €2.5M investment in urban mobility startups

EIT Urban Mobility invests up to €2.5 million in startups with solutions for getting around cities, alongside other investors (it does not lead the round). It is for companies already raising a pre-seed, seed or Series A round. It is not a grant: it takes a stake in the company.

• for innovative start-ups

EIT Urban Mobility – €60,000 for SMEs expanding a mobility solution to new markets

A fixed €60,000 for SMEs that want to test an already proven mobility solution in real conditions with a client (a city or a company) in a new region or sector. About 10 SMEs will be selected. You need a commitment letter from the client.

• for innovative start-ups

Just Transition Guarantee Fund for investment loans (80% guarantee)

A bank investment loan with an 80% HDB guarantee for businesses in Western Macedonia, Megalopoli and nearby municipalities, and on small islands. 3-point interest subsidy for the first 2 years and collateral of at most 30% of the loan.

• only some areas

InvestEU-guaranteed business loans through Greek banks (EIF / EBRD)

You ask your bank for a loan under an InvestEU programme: the EU guarantee (50%–80%) means less collateral and better pricing. There are products for general competitiveness, green investment, innovation/digitalisation and micro-loans. The bank decides on the loan.

EIT Culture & Creativity – Spark: up to €30,000 for new fashion- and architecture-tech ventures

Up to €30,000 and a 9-month programme for people or teams without a company yet who are building a tech idea in fashion, architecture or materials. If selected, you must set up a company within 3 months. Up to 35 ideas will be chosen.

• new businesses only
• for innovative start-ups

Elevate Greece national startup registry (3rd call of 2026)

It gives no money: it is the official listing as a startup in Greece. Registration brings visibility to investors, awards and access to some incentives and programmes, which are still assessed separately. Apply by 30 Dec 2026.

• new businesses only
• for innovative start-ups

HDB-TMEDE Guarantee Fund (working capital for construction and engineering firms)

A working-capital loan of up to €400,000 for construction firms and engineering/design offices carrying out a public project or study, with an 80% HDB guarantee. The guarantee fee is fully paid by the fund and collateral is at most 20%. Loans must be paid out by 31 Dec 2026.

Digital Europe – AI-powered cybersecurity solutions for SMEs (AI4SME)

Grants of €3–5 million per project for consortia that build and roll out easy-to-use AI cybersecurity tools for SMEs (e.g. software that detects threats and helps report incidents). SMEs in the consortium get 75% of costs covered, others 50%. A big, demanding project, mainly for IT and cybersecurity companies.

Innovation Guarantee Fund (80% guarantee plus up to 20% of the loan written off)

A €25,000–€400,000 bank loan for innovative SMEs with an 80% HDB guarantee and no guarantee fee. If you meet the innovation (and ESG) targets within 36 months, up to 20% of the loan is written off. Loans must be paid out by 31 Dec 2026.

• for innovative start-ups

Job-retention subsidy for fur-industry businesses (DYPA)

For fur-industry businesses that put staff on suspended contracts in 2022–2025 because of the effects of the war in Ukraine. For 24 months DYPA pays the employees' social-security contributions and up to €550 a month of their net pay. Afterwards you must keep the jobs for another 12 months.

Creative Europe MEDIA – European Film Distribution 2027 (for cinema distributors)

A grant of up to €1 million for cinema distributors, based on 2026 admissions for the non-national European films they released. The money is reinvested in new European films: co-production, buying distribution rights and promotion. Opens 3 Dec 2026 and closes 8 Apr 2027; in Greece you need a 'potential fund' of at least €9,000.

LEADER Karditsa–Thessaliotida – 1st call for private investments, training and cooperation (P3-77-4.1)

Grants for investments in rural Karditsa and Thessaliotida: processing of farm and other products, crafts, tourism, services, energy and water saving, plus training and cooperation. €2.95m in total, with aid of 65–100% depending on the action. Applications until 15 December 2026.

• only some areas

‘Kainotomo in Crete’ – 75% grants for new innovative micro and small businesses

A 75% grant for new innovative micro and small businesses in Crete — either about to be set up or started since 1 January 2021. Plans of €30,000–€150,000, so grants of €22,500–€112,500. Your product or service must be demonstrably innovative and fit Crete’s priority sectors.

• new businesses only
• for innovative start-ups

Grants to upgrade fishing vessels without increasing fishing capacity (PALYTH Action 1.1.2)

Grants of 50–85% to upgrade a professional fishing vessel: safety and health equipment, hygiene, better working conditions, cold storage and catch quality. Small-scale coastal fishers get 80% and remote islands 85%. Final deadline: 30 October 2026.

Just Transition: grants for productive investments of existing large companies in Western Macedonia and the Megalopolis area (Phase C)

A 50% grant for large productive investments (€5m–€40m) by existing large companies in Western Macedonia and the Megalopolis area. It needs a full business case and proposals are ranked against each other. Apply by 16 Nov 2026.

• only some areas

Just Transition: grants for productive investments of new large companies in Western Macedonia and the Megalopolis area (Phase C)

A 50% grant for new (or about-to-be-founded) large companies bringing a €5m–€40m productive investment to Western Macedonia or the Megalopolis area. It needs a full business case and proposals are ranked against each other. Apply by 16 Nov 2026.

• only some areas
• new businesses only

LEADER Pella – 1st call for private business investments (P3-77-4.1)

Grants of up to 65% for small-business investments in rural Pella: processing of farm and other products, crafts, tourism and services. Businesses still being set up can apply. Applications until 18 December 2026; they are scored and ranked.

• only some areas

LEADER Imathia – 1st call for private business investments (P3-77-4.1)

Grants for small businesses investing in rural Imathia: 65% for units that process farm and other products and for forestry units, plus separate actions for crafts, tourism, services and energy or water saving. Businesses still being set up can apply. Applications until 14 Jan 2027; they are scored and ranked.

• only some areas

Telework hiring subsidy for people living in mountain and remote areas (announced, DYPA)

The government announced that DYPA will pay 90% of wages and contributions for 1 year to businesses that hire, for remote work, unemployed people living in mountain, island or remote areas. The business can be anywhere. The call is not out yet.

• sectors to be announced

UNITE – 2nd open call for interregional digital health projects (Central Macedonia)

Up to €600,000 per organisation (up to €1 million per project) for joint digital health projects between European regions. In Greece only organisations in Central Macedonia can take part. You need a consortium with a company, a research body and an end user (e.g. a hospital) from three regions.

• for research projects

LEADER Kavala – 1st call for private investments, training and cooperation (P3-77-4.1)

Kavala's Local Action Group is taking applications for private investments in the rural parts of the prefecture, plus training and cooperation, until 18 December 2026. Grant rates, budget and eligible activities are set in the call package, which you need to read before applying.

• only some areas

Support for businesses in Agios Vasileios (Rethymno) hit indirectly by the 2024 landslide – expression of interest

For businesses in certain villages of Agios Vasileios municipality (Rethymno) that lost income because of the March 2024 landslide in the Kotsyfou gorge. For now you only register interest, by 23 Oct 2026; the amount will be set later by a new decision.

• only some areas

Epicheiro Sterea – investment grants for existing SMEs in Central Greece

A 70% grant (75% for green projects) for existing small and medium businesses in Central Greece that invest in machinery, premises, software or promotion. Larger plans (€200k–€800k) can instead get 40–60%. You need two closed financial years (2023 and 2024), and applications are ranked against each other.

EIC STEP Scale Up – €10–30 million equity for deep-tech companies raising a large funding round

Equity of €10–30 million from the EIC Fund for fast-growing digital/deep-tech, clean-tech or biotech companies raising a round of roughly €50–150 million. It is not a grant: the EIC becomes a shareholder alongside other investors. It only suits the few companies that already have investors lined up for the round.

• for innovative start-ups

Investment grants for existing SMEs in the South Aegean’s priority sectors (tourism, agri-food, fisheries, renewables)

A 60% grant for existing small and medium businesses in the Cyclades and Dodecanese working in tourism and culture, agri-food, fisheries/aquaculture or renewable energy. Plans of €30,000–€400,000, so grants of €18,000–€240,000. You need two closed financial years and a main activity code on the call’s list.

2026 Single Aid Application (ΕΑΕ/ΟΣΔΕ) – yearly CAP payments for farmers

Every farmer's yearly application for CAP subsidies: basic income support, the redistributive payment, eco-schemes, coupled support and the young-farmer top-up. Filed on AADE's myAGRO app, yourself or through a declaration centre (ΚΥΔ). Final 2026 deadline: 30 October.

EIC Accelerator – funding for breakthrough startups and SMEs

A grant of up to €2.5 million (covering 70% of costs) and, if you want, €1–10 million of equity from the EIC Fund for companies with breakthrough technology close to market. It is for startups and SMEs. Competition is very tough and there are three stages, ending with a jury interview.

• for research projects
• for innovative start-ups

Women TechEU – €75,000 for women-led deep-tech startups

A €75,000 grant (no shares given away) plus a coaching programme for young deep-tech companies with a woman in top management. The company must be 6 months to 5 years old and have raised less than €1 million in equity. You first pass an eligibility check, then send a full proposal.

• new businesses only
• for women founders
• for innovative start-ups

In-company staff training in strategic technologies (STEP) and defence & security

ESPA pays 50% of training your staff in cutting-edge technologies (digital, clean energy, biotech/health, defence). It is for companies with at least 100 employees. The catch: your total training spending must not drop below your usual level, and money goes first come, first served.

• first come, first served

2026 Compensatory Allowance (P3-71) – yearly payment for farmers in mountain and less-favoured areas

A yearly payment for farmers who farm or graze land in mountain, less-favoured or island areas: up to €122.20 per hectare in mountain areas and up to €89.90 per hectare elsewhere. You claim it through the 2026 Single Aid Application, by 30 October. Up to 30 hectares are paid, with reductions above 20.

National funding for Greek partners in Horizon Europe co-funded partnerships (e.g. Eurostars)

If your company is a partner in a European research project selected in a Horizon Europe partnership call (e.g. Eurostars), this is where you get the Greek share of the funding. Companies are covered up to 70%. It is not for new ideas: you need an already selected project.

• for research projects

Farm Improvement Plans 2026 – grants for farm investments, water saving and renewable energy

Grants covering 50–70% of the cost of investments on crop and livestock farms: buildings, machinery, new orchards, water-saving systems and solar power for own use. For professional farmers, farming companies and cooperatives. Applications open on 10 November 2026 and are scored and ranked, so not all will be funded.

National co-funding for Greek partners in approved Chips JU and EuroHPC 2024 projects

Only for Greek companies and research bodies that are already partners in approved 2024 European microelectronics (Chips JU) or supercomputing (EuroHPC) projects. This is where they get the national share of funding. Open until the €8.7m runs out.

• for research projects

Investment grants for SMEs in strategic technologies (STEP) and defence (pre-announced)

A 50% grant (67% for new firms) for SME investments in cutting-edge technologies (digital, clean energy, pharma/biotech) or defence, up to €200,000 per company. Only a pre-announcement is out, so you cannot apply yet and terms may change.

Venture capital and private equity backed by HDB of Investments (HDBI)

HDBI does not fund companies directly: it puts public money into private venture-capital and private-equity funds, which buy stakes in start-ups and growing SMEs. To get funded you pitch to those fund managers. You give up part of your company; it is not a loan.

• for innovative start-ups

Small Loans Fund for Agricultural Entrepreneurship II (50% interest-free)

Small loans of €10,000–€50,000 for farmers and farm businesses: half is interest-free and the interest on the other half is fully subsidised for the first 2 years, with €800 of advice. Not open yet.

Compensation for coastal fishers for nets damaged by protected marine species – new €15m action

The ministry announced a new €15 million action to compensate coastal fishers for nets damaged by dolphins, seals and sea turtles. The call is not out yet, so amounts, the period covered and dates are not known.

R&D and innovation grants for South Aegean SMEs working with research bodies

35–80% funding for research and innovation projects by South Aegean SMEs that have their own R&D team or work with a research body. Projects of €50,000–€250,000 for one firm or €80,000–€400,000 for a group of firms. It is a demanding application that needs a solid research plan.

• for research projects

Research & Innovation Partnerships in Attica (ATT130)

A grant for a research project your company runs together with a university or research centre in Attica. Projects can be up to €400,000 in total and mainly pay researchers' salaries. You need a research partner and at least one full year of closed accounts; proposals are ranked against each other.

• for research projects

AI skills and specialist hiring for SMEs (planned call)

The Competitiveness Programme plans a €40m action to help small and medium firms train staff in artificial intelligence and hire specialists. Not even a pre-announcement is out yet, so amounts and rules are unknown.

• sectors to be announced

Agrifood Guarantee Fund (Agricultural Entrepreneurship Fund) – 70% guaranteed bank loans

A new HDB programme for farmers and agrifood businesses: bank loans with a 70% guarantee, an interest subsidy of up to 4 points for up to 4 years and free advice worth up to €1,600. Not open yet – applications are expected in autumn 2026, once the banks are selected.

New jobs for unemployed people in Western Macedonia businesses (RIS3 sectors)

Western Macedonia is preparing a €2m scheme to create new jobs for unemployed people in local businesses, focusing on the region's smart-specialisation (RIS3) sectors. The official plan places it between October and December 2026. Subsidy level and rules have not been announced.

• sectors to be announced

Digital transition of businesses in the Ionian Islands

A small €2m scheme to help Ionian Islands SMEs go digital. The official plan places it between November 2026 and February 2027. Terms will be announced with the call.

• sectors to be announced

LEADER Islands of Attica – 1st call for private investments (P3-77-4.1)

Grants of 60–80% for small-business investments on the islands of Attica (Aegina, Agistri, Salamina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Kythira–Antikythira) and in Troizinia–Methana: processing, crafts, tourism and food service, services, and energy or water saving. Businesses still being set up can apply. Applications from 20 Oct 2026 to 10 Feb 2027; they are scored and ranked.

• only some areas

LEADER Ioannina–Thesprotia – 1st call for private investments (P3-77-4.1)

Grants of up to 65% for small-business investments in rural Ioannina and Thesprotia (not in the city of Ioannina): processing, forestry, crafts, tourism and services. Businesses still being set up can apply. Applications from 20 Oct 2026 to 4 Feb 2027.

• only some areas

EquiFund II – venture capital for innovative companies (life sciences, sustainability)

This is not a grant: venture capital funds put money into your company and become shareholders, using money that includes ESPA funds. It targets innovative firms in health/life sciences and in sustainability/social impact. You pitch directly to the funds, which decide themselves.

• for innovative start-ups

LEADER Larissa (AENOL) – 1st call for private investments (P3-77-4.1)

Grants for small-business investments across the Larissa regional unit except the city of Larissa: processing of farm and other products, forestry, crafts, tourism, services, and energy or water saving. Businesses still being set up can apply. Applications from 23 Oct 2026 to 28 Jan 2027; the aid rate for each action is in the call.

• only some areas

Modern technologies & AI for SMEs (new Development Law scheme – expected)

A new Development Law scheme for small and medium businesses only, focused on artificial intelligence: staff training, a consultant and putting new technologies to work. The Ministry has announced a €150 million budget, but there is no call yet – terms may change.

• sectors to be announced

New HDB SME financing programme with €1.5bn from the Recovery Fund (expected)

The government is moving €1.5bn from the Recovery Fund to HDB for low-cost bank loans to small and medium businesses; with bank money total lending should reach €5bn. Expected by early 2027 – no terms yet.

• sectors to be announced

I3 – Interregional Innovation Investments 2026

Grants of €2–10 million per project for consortia from different regions that bring mature innovations (from TRL 6) to market in the digital and green transition and smart manufacturing. 70% of costs must go into investments in companies, mainly SMEs. The coordinator must be a public or non-profit body, so a business joins as a partner.

• for research projects
• for innovative start-ups

Young Farmers Guarantee Fund (guaranteed loan plus set-up grant)

For new farmers up to 40 entering farming: an investment loan of €10,000–€50,000 with an 80% HDB guarantee, plus a set-up grant of up to €40,000 (up to 80% of the loan) – up to €90,000 in total. Not open yet.

• new businesses only

Investment support for new and to-be-founded SMEs in the Ionian Islands' smart-specialisation sectors

A €3m scheme for new or about-to-be-founded SMEs in the Ionian Islands, in the region's smart-specialisation (RIS3) priority sectors. The official plan places it between December 2026 and March 2027. Terms will be announced with the call.

• new businesses only
• sectors to be announced

Investment support for existing SMEs in the Ionian Islands' smart-specialisation sectors

A €5m scheme for investments by existing Ionian Islands SMEs in the region's smart-specialisation (RIS3) priority sectors. The official plan places it between December 2026 and March 2027. Terms will be announced with the call.

• sectors to be announced

Planned: competitiveness grants for businesses in Crete (€10.3m)

Crete has scheduled a €10.3 million call to boost the competitiveness of existing and new businesses on the island. It is planned to open by the end of 2026; amounts, rates and rules are not yet announced.

• sectors to be announced

Export orientation for SMEs (new Development Law scheme – expected)

A new Development Law scheme to help small and medium businesses export more. The Minister of Development announced it on 12 Oct 2026 for launch by end-2026; no terms, budget or dates yet.

• sectors to be announced

Ionian Islands business–research partnerships for R&D (ION67)

A grant for an R&D project that an Ionian Islands business carries out with a university or research centre, to develop new products, services or processes. Each project is €50,000–€400,000. The deadline was extended to 30 Oct 2026 and proposals are ranked against each other.

• for research projects

Planned: innovation vouchers for businesses in Crete

Crete plans €500,000 of ‘innovation vouchers’ for existing and new innovative businesses. It is expected to open by the end of 2026; the value of each voucher and the rules are not yet announced.

• sectors to be announced

Planned: grants for businesses in Crete’s integrated territorial investment (ITI) areas

Crete plans a €1.7 million call for existing and new businesses located in the areas of its territorial strategies (integrated territorial investments and sustainable urban development). Expected by the end of 2026; areas, amounts and rules are not yet announced.

• only some areas
• sectors to be announced

EIC Pre-accelerator 2027 – €0.5–1 million grants for deep-tech start-ups in 'Widening' countries such as Greece

A €500,000–€1,000,000 grant (70% of costs) for a single deep-tech start-up or SME based in a 'Widening' country such as Greece, to take its technology from the lab towards the market within up to 2 years. The call opens on 5 May 2027 and closes on 18 Nov 2027. Competition is tough and the company covers the other 30%.

• for research projects
• for innovative start-ups

Just Transition: start-up grants for unemployed people in lignite areas and small islands (planned, DYPA)

A new programme will fund 1,000 unemployed people to start their own business in Western Macedonia, the Megalopolis area and small islands, with priority for 18–29 year-olds and women. DYPA has not opened applications yet and the amount per person is not announced.

• only some areas
• new businesses only
• sectors to be announced
• for unemployed founders

Green modernisation of existing tourism businesses in the Ionian Islands

The Ionian Islands Region is preparing a €20m scheme to help existing tourism SMEs become greener. The official plan places the call between October 2026 and January 2027. Amounts, rates and deadlines will be announced with the call.

Planned: grants for new micro, small and medium businesses in Central Greece

Central Greece is preparing a €10 million call for business plans of new micro, small and medium businesses in smart-specialisation (RIS3) sectors. Expected in the second half of 2026; amounts, rates and rules are not yet announced.

• new businesses only

Investment grants for medium and large companies in strategic technologies (STEP) and defence, outside Attica (pre-announced)

A 40–60% grant, up to €3m, for large investments (€2m–€6m) by medium and large companies in STEP technologies or defence. It must be a new production activity outside Attica. Only a pre-announcement exists so far.

Social entrepreneurship & crafts (new Development Law scheme – expected)

A new Development Law scheme for social cooperative enterprises, cooperatives and micro craft businesses. The law already sets a low minimum project of €50,000 and no application fee. Expected by the end of 2026 – dates and budget are not official yet.

Cutting the carbon footprint of arable crops (P3-70-5.1) – pre-announced per-hectare payments

A yearly payment per hectare for growers of cotton (€317), processing tomato (€704) and quinoa (€422) who commit to cut the crop's carbon footprint by 20% for 3 years with an agronomist adviser. Only pre-announced in December 2025; the call is not out yet.

Planned: start-up grants for unemployed and precariously employed people in the Peloponnese

The Peloponnese Region is preparing a €2.3 million call for unemployed people and workers in insecure jobs who want to start their own business in the Peloponnese. It is scheduled to open from October 2026; amounts and rules will appear in the call.

• new businesses only
• sectors to be announced
• for unemployed founders

Investment support for critical (STEP) technologies in Eastern Macedonia & Thrace

An €8m scheme in Eastern Macedonia & Thrace for investments in 'critical technologies' under the EU STEP platform (digital and deep tech, clean tech, biotech). Planned for November 2026 – January 2027 and open to businesses of any size, including start-ups. Terms have not been announced.

"New Opportunity": start-up grants for unemployed and part-time workers in Epirus (ΠΗΠΕ-06)

A 70–90% grant to start your own very small business in Epirus if you are unemployed or work part-time or seasonally. Your business plan can be €10,000–€50,000 (up to €60,000 with more than one founder). Closes 21 Oct 2026; applications are ranked against each other.

• new businesses only
• for unemployed founders

Planned: grants for business investments in EU strategic technologies (STEP) – Western Greece

Western Greece plans a €3 million call for businesses investing in EU ‘strategic technologies’ (the STEP initiative), such as digital, clean/green technologies or biotech. Expected from November 2026; amounts and rules have not been announced.

Planned: support for innovative digital-technology businesses in Crete (STEP)

Crete plans a €2 million call for existing and new businesses developing innovative digital technologies (the EU’s STEP initiative for strategic technologies). It is expected to open by the end of 2026; amounts and rules are not yet announced.

Research & innovation support for businesses in Eastern Macedonia & Thrace (new call)

A new €5m call for business research and innovation in Eastern Macedonia & Thrace, planned for October–December 2026. It targets new and existing SMEs in the region, together with universities and research centres, in smart-specialisation (RIS3) sectors. Terms have not been announced yet.

• sectors to be announced
• for research projects