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Small Business Modernisation in Western Greece 2025 (closed)

ESPA 2021-2027 · Regional Programme ‘Western Greece 2021-2027’ (ERDF) – sub-actions 1.iii.1γ1–1γ3

ΕΥΔ Προγράμματος «Δυτική Ελλάδα» – Περιφέρεια Δυτικής Ελλάδας, με τη Διαχειριστική Ευρωπαϊκών Προγραμμάτων / ΕΦΕΠΑΕ (Managing Authority of the Western Greece Programme, with Diaxeiristiki / EFEPAE)

In plain words

Western Greece’s main regional grant for small businesses (50% of the plan, under de minimis) closed on 11/09/2026 and is being evaluated. It had three strands: self-employed professionals, small investments up to €40,000 and medium investments up to €120,000. No new round has been announced.

Who can apply

Existing micro and small businesses active in Western Greece (Aetolia-Acarnania, Achaia, Ilia), plus self-employed professionals in a separate strand. One application per tax number.

What it pays for

Buildings and installations, accessibility works, equipment and internal transport vehicles, software, certifications, product/service design, corporate identity, promotion and trade fairs, the business plan and indirect costs.

What must be true for you

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  • No longer accepting applications (closed 11/09/2026).
  • It was for existing micro and small businesses active in Western Greece with an eligible activity code (Annex X).
  • Plans of €5,000–€10,000 (professionals), €5,000–€40,000 (small investments) or €40,001–€120,000 (medium investments); 50% own contribution.
  • De minimis: no more than €300,000 of state aid per business over 3 years.

How to apply

  1. Submissions are closed — you cannot apply now.
  2. If you applied, follow results and notices in OPSKE (app.opske.gr).
  3. For any new round, watch the Managing Authority calls page (dytikiellada.gr) and efepae.gr.
  4. Questions in writing to efd@diaxeiristiki.gr or pep@diaxeiristiki.gr (tel. +30 2610 622711).

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

Deadline

Closed on 11/09/2026, 15:00 (after six amendments). No new round has been announced.

Sources we read

Research notes: Included as a flagship regional scheme that closed after 1 July 2026. Sub-actions: 1.iii.1γ1 ‘Ατομικές επιχειρήσεις επιστημόνων’ €2m (plans €5,000–€10,000); 1.iii.1γ2 ‘Μικρές επενδύσεις’ €18m (€5,000–€40,000); 1.iii.1γ3 ‘Μεσαίες επενδύσεις’ €3m (€40,001–€120,000). Aid 50% under de minimis (Reg. 2023/2831); amounts computed as 50% of those plan ranges. Pre-published 24/07/2025, calls issued 19/12/2025, six amendments; the 6th (02/09/2026, e.g. prot. 3783, ΑΔΑ Ρ5ΜΗ7Λ6-ΑΤΧ for 1γ2) set the final deadline of 11/09/2026. The official call programming up to March 2027 (ΑΔΑ 9Τ0Ρ7Λ6-ΠΣ6) contains no new round; the only business call planned is the STEP call (separate record). Eligible activity-code list (Annex X) not verified, so sectors left null.

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