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Just Transition: investment grants for existing SMEs 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 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.

Who can apply

Existing micro, small and medium firms that started before 1 Jan 2025 and have at least one closed 12-month financial year, investing 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 site works, buying a building (up to 20%), machinery and equipment, clean vehicles, software, certifications and patents, solar panels and storage for own use, trade fairs, consultancy and staff costs (e.g. hiring people with disabilities). Subsidised budget €300,000–€12,000,000.

What must be true for you

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  • The investment is in the eligible area (Western Macedonia or Megalopolis, Tripoli, Gortynia, Oichalia)
  • Business started before 1 Jan 2025 with at least one closed 12-month financial year (tax forms E3 and N filed)
  • Eligible investment activity code (Annex XVIII); extra rules for tourism activities
  • Subsidised budget €300,000–€12m and own contribution for the rest (30–40%)
  • Costs count only after you submit online
  • Finish within 30 months of approval

How to apply

  1. Download the detailed call (amended 24/09/2026) and annexes from eydam.gr or kepa-anem.gr
  2. Check activity code, location and company size under the EU SME definition
  3. Gather quotes, permits, financial statements and proof of your own contribution
  4. Fill in the online form in OPSKE (app.opske.gr) with TaxisNet credentials
  5. Submit by 16 Nov 2026, 14:00, with the supporting documents
  6. Help desk: KEPA-ANEM, tel. +30 2310 480000, info@kepa-anem.gr

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 €40m: €28m Western Macedonia, €12m Megalopolis area. In Peloponnese only the municipalities of Megalopolis, Tripoli, Gortynia and Oichalia are eligible (regions field is broader). GBER (EU) 651/2014 Arts 14, 18, 19, 33, 41; intensities 70% micro/small and 60% medium per the official EYDAM summary sheet (some cost types may have other rates). 1st amendment (Sept 2026) moved the deadline from 30/09/2026 14:00 to 16/11/2026 14:00, raised the first completion threshold from 20% within 18 months to 35% within 20 months (the grant is recovered if certified spending is below 30%, previously 15%) and added ΚΑΔ 55.30 (campsites); budget and aid rates unchanged. No single maximum grant is stated, so amount fields are null (subsidised budget €300k–€12m).

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