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

In plain words

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.

Who can apply

Medium and large companies (not 'in difficulty') with an eligible activity code, making an 'initial investment' — a new plant, diversification into a new activity, or buying a closed plant — in any region except Attica.

What it pays for

Machinery, equipment and vehicles (50–90%), buildings (up to 15%), software (up to 30%), wages of new hires (up to €300,000, 100% as de minimis) and, for medium firms only, studies, certifications, patents and trade fairs. Rate: medium 60% (STEP) or 50% (defence); large 50% (STEP) or 40% (defence), always within the regional aid map limits.

What must be true for you

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• Eligible activity code held before applying; the investment concerns only eligible codes
• At least 1 employee last year (ERGANI); not a company in difficulty
• Subsidised budget €2m–€6m and no more than twice your highest turnover of the last 3 years
• At least 25% own contribution free of any state aid
• Keep the investment 5 years (large) or 3 years (medium); large firms must not have relocated in the previous 2 years
• Steel, lignite/coal, transport, energy generation/networks and broadband are excluded

How to apply

1. Read the pre-announcement and annexes (STEP/defence activities, activity codes) on 21-27.antagonistikotita.gr
2. Check the maximum regional aid rate for the investment location
3. Prepare a business plan with permits, site, quotes and financial ratios (EBITDA, interest cover) — these are scored
4. Secure funding for at least 25% own contribution (equity or a loan without state aid)
5. When the call is out, submit in OPSKE (app.opske.gr)
6. Applications are ranked against each other; projects last up to 24 months after approval

Where to apply: ΟΠΣΚΕ – Ολοκληρωμένο Πληροφοριακό Σύστημα Κρατικών Ενισχύσεων (είσοδος με κωδικούς TaxisNet): app.opske.gr

Deadline

Only a pre-announcement exists (May 2026). Dates will be set in the full call, which the press expects by the end of 2026.

See also

• Just Transition: investment grants for existing SMEs in Western Macedonia and the Megalopolis area (Phase C)30 days left · Western Macedonia, Peloponnese
• Just Transition: investment grants for new and start-up SMEs in Western Macedonia and the Megalopolis area (P…30 days left · Western Macedonia, Peloponnese
• Grants for tourism and farm-product processing businesses in Chios town, Mytilene and five small North Aegean…31 days left · North Aegean
• Just Transition hiring subsidy: up to 100% of wage costs for 12 months (DYPA)until the money runs out · Western Macedonia, Peloponnese, North Aegean, South Aegean, Crete