Investment support for existing SMEs in the Ionian Islands' smart-specialisation sectors
ESPA 2021-2027 · "Ionian Islands" Regional Programme 2021-2027 (RSO1.3, ERDF)
ΕΥΔ Προγράμματος «Ιόνια Νησιά» 2021-2027 – Περιφέρεια Ιονίων Νήσων, μέσω Φορέα Διαχείρισης (Ionian Islands Programme Managing Authority, via an intermediate managing body)
In plain words
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.
Who can apply
Existing SMEs in the Ionian Islands Region active in RIS3 priority sectors.
What it pays for
Investment plans (e.g. equipment, modernisation) — eligible costs and rates will be set in the call.
What must be true for you
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- Existing SME (fewer than 250 staff).
- Operating in the Ionian Islands Region in a RIS3 priority sector.
- Other conditions (activity codes, years in business, own contribution, aid regime) will be set in the call.
How to apply
- Watch pepionia.gr and efepae.gr for the call.
- Check whether your activity code falls in an Ionian Islands RIS3 sector.
- Prepare an investment plan, quotes, clearances and financial statements.
- When it opens, apply on the platform named in the call. ESPA 2021-2027 state-aid calls are normally submitted on OPSKE (app.opske.gr) — to be confirmed by the call.
Where to apply: Θα οριστεί στην πρόσκληση (αναμένεται ΟΠΣΚΕ, app.opske.gr)
Deadline
Not published yet. The official plan (June 2026) places it between December 2026 and March 2027.
Sources we read
- pepionia.gr/%cf%80%cf%81%ce%bf%ce%b3%cf%81%ce%…
- pepionia.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Έγκριση…
- pepionia.gr/%cf%80%cf%81%ce%bf%cf%83%ce%ba%ce%…
Research notes: Schedule row 28: «Ενίσχυση επενδύσεων υφιστάμενων MME στους τομείς προτεραιότητας της π.δ. ΕΣΕΕ της Περιφέρειας Ιονίων Νήσων», RSO1.3, €5,000,000, beneficiaries: existing SMEs via the Ionian Islands SME management body, planned Dec 2026 – Mar 2027. Specific RIS3 sectors not extracted, so sectors set to 'any'. Listed in the Managing Authority's official 2026 call schedule (2nd amendment, approval decision dated 04/06/2026, posted 05/06/2026). As of 17/10/2026 no pre-publication or call text has been posted on pepionia.gr or efepae.gr, so amounts, aid rates, sizes/eligibility details, evaluation method and dates are unknown (null). Instrument assumed 'grant' because the schedule describes it as aid to SMEs under RSO1.x via a management body — confirm when published. Planned periods in Greek schedules often slip.