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

ESPA (NSRF) 2021-2027 · Just Transition Programme (Just Transition Fund)

Ειδική Υπηρεσία Δίκαιης Αναπτυξιακής Μετάβασης – ΕΥΔΑΜ, Υπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών (Just Transition Managing Authority, Ministry of National Economy and Finance)

In plain words

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.

Who can apply

Existing large companies (started before 1 Jan 2025 with at least one closed financial year) making an 'initial investment' in the regional units of Kozani, Florina, Kastoria and Grevena (Western Macedonia) and the municipalities of Megalopolis, Tripoli, Gortynia and Oichalia (Peloponnese).

What it pays for

Buildings and installations, buying a building, equipment, software, clean vehicles, certifications and patents (GBER Art. 14, 50%), solar and storage for own use (Art. 41) and employing people with disabilities (Art. 33). Subsidised budget €5m–€40m.

What must be true for you

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  • Large company that started before 1 Jan 2025 with at least one closed 12-month financial year
  • An 'initial investment' (new plant, expansion, diversification or fundamental change in production) — not a simple replacement
  • Eligible investment activity code (Annex XIV)
  • Subsidised budget €5m–€40m and at least 50% own contribution
  • Costs count only after you submit online; finish within 30 months

How to apply

  1. Download the detailed call and annexes from eydam.gr or opske.gr
  2. Check activity code, location and that the project is an 'initial investment'
  3. Prepare a full business plan, studies, permits, quotes and financing plan
  4. Fill in the online form in OPSKE (app.opske.gr)
  5. Submit by 16 Nov 2026, 14:00

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

Deadline

Apply by Monday 16 Nov 2026, 14:00 (extended from 30 Sep 2026). Applications are ranked against each other after the deadline.

Sources we read

Research notes: Budget €30m: Western Macedonia €21m (Kozani & Florina €12.6m, Kastoria & Grevena €8.4m), Megalopolis area €9m (Megalopolis €5.4m; Tripoli, Gortynia, Oichalia €3.6m). In Peloponnese only those four municipalities are eligible. 50% for GBER Art. 14 costs; other articles at their own maximums. Original deadline 30/09/2026, extended to 16/11/2026 (1st amendment, Sept 2026). No single maximum grant stated. The 1st amendment (Sept 2026) also raised the first completion threshold to 35% within 20 months (recovery if certified spending is below 30%), made organised campsites of 3 stars or more (ΚΑΔ 55.30) eligible, dropped the battery-storage requirement for self-consumption PV and moved the evaluation committee's appointment to the Deputy Minister; budget and aid rates unchanged. Investment plans €5m–€40m (EYDAM summary sheet).

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