Planned: innovation vouchers for businesses in Crete
ESPA 2021-2027 · Regional Programme ‘Crete 2021-2027’ (Priority 1, RSO1.1, ERDF)
ΕΥΔ Προγράμματος «Κρήτη» – Περιφέρεια Κρήτης, μέσω Ενδιάμεσου Φορέα (Managing Authority of the Crete Programme, through an intermediate body)
In plain words
Crete plans €500,000 of ‘innovation vouchers’ for existing and new innovative businesses. It is expected to open by the end of 2026; the value of each voucher and the rules are not yet announced.
Who can apply
Existing and new innovative businesses in Crete. Size limits and rules will be set in the call.
What it pays for
A voucher for innovation services; exactly what it pays for will be set in the call.
What must be true for you
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- Existing or new business active in Crete.
- An innovative product, service or process.
- Other rules (size, activity codes, voucher value) have not been announced.
How to apply
- Watch announcements at pepkritis.gr and ank.gr.
- Think about which innovation service you need (e.g. from a research body or university).
- When the call is out, check the rules and deadline before applying.
Where to apply: Δεν έχει ανακοινωθεί· οι κρατικές ενισχύσεις του Προγράμματος «Κρήτη» υποβάλλονται συνήθως στο ΟΠΣΚΕ (app.opske.gr)
Deadline
The official call programming (September 2026) has the call starting in Sept–Dec 2026 and closing in Jan–Apr 2027. Not published as of 17/10/2026.
Sources we read
Research notes: Basis: 13th edition of the Crete call programming (September 2026): ‘Υποστήριξη νέων καινοτόμων επιχειρήσεων στην Περιφέρεια Κρήτης – Κουπόνια Καινοτομίας’, Priority 1, RSO1.1, action 1.1, beneficiary ‘Ενδιάμεσος Φορέας’, target group ‘Υφιστάμενες και νέες καινοτόμες επιχειρήσεις της Περιφέρειας Κρήτης’, €500,000, start 3rd four-month period 2026, end 1st four-month period 2027. Separate from the open «Καινοτομώ στην Κρήτη» grant. Difficulty is an estimate.