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Just Transition: investment grants for new and start-up 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 anyone setting up a new business, or who started after 1 Jan 2025, in Western Macedonia or the Megalopolis area. Projects must be €300,000–€12m, so it suits serious investments. Apply by 16 Nov 2026.

Who can apply

New small and medium firms (started after 1 Jan 2025 and without a closed 12-month financial year yet) or firms to be founded after applying, 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, machinery and equipment, clean vehicles, software, certifications and patents, solar panels and storage for own use, services and staff costs. 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)
  • A new firm (started after 1 Jan 2025) or one to be founded
  • Eligible investment activity code (Annex XVIII — the amendment added code 55.30, campsites)
  • 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 23–24/09/2026) and annexes from eydam.gr or kepa-anem.gr
  2. If the company does not exist yet, check what you must do after approval and by when
  3. Prepare a business plan, quotes, proof of professional experience 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
  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: 'New' = start of activity after 01/01/2025 (stage N ≈ under 2 years). Budget €40m: Western Macedonia €28m (Kozani & Florina €16.8m, Kastoria & Grevena €11.2m), Megalopolis area €12m (Megalopolis €7.2m; Tripoli, Gortynia, Oichalia €4.8m). In Peloponnese only those four municipalities are eligible. GBER (EU) 651/2014; intensities 70% micro/small, 60% medium per the EYDAM summary sheet. 1st amendment (Sept 2026; signed copy on diaxeiristiki.gr dated 25/09/2026) moved the deadline from 30/09/2026 to 16/11/2026, raised the interim completion threshold to 35% within 20 months and added NACE 55.30. No single maximum grant stated.

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