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Investment grants for existing SMEs in the South Aegean’s priority sectors (tourism, agri-food, fisheries, renewables)

ESPA 2021-2027 · Regional Programme ‘South Aegean 2021-2027’ (Priority 1, ERDF)

ΕΥΔ Προγράμματος «Νότιο Αιγαίο» – Περιφέρεια Νοτίου Αιγαίου, με ενδιάμεσο φορέα ΕΦΕΠΑΕ / ΕΛΑΝΕΤ (Managing Authority of the South Aegean Programme; intermediate body EFEPAE / ELANET)

In plain words

A 60% grant for existing small and medium businesses in the Cyclades and Dodecanese working in tourism and culture, agri-food, fisheries/aquaculture or renewable energy. Plans of €30,000–€400,000, so grants of €18,000–€240,000. You need two closed financial years and a main activity code on the call’s list.

Who can apply

Existing micro, small and medium businesses legally operating in the South Aegean Region, with at least two full closed financial years and a main activity code (or highest-revenue code) on the call’s Annex XI list.

What it pays for

Staff costs; equipment, vehicles and furniture; buildings, installations and outdoor areas; services; software; promotion, marketing and networking; a flat 7% for indirect costs.

What must be true for you

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  • Existing SME with at least 2 full closed financial years before applying (after the 1st amendment, 2024 and 2025 accounts are requested).
  • Main (or highest-revenue) activity code and the investment’s code must be in Annex XI; the 1st amendment added e.g. tour operators (79.12) and property letting (68.20).
  • Legally operating and active in the South Aegean.
  • Own contribution of 40% of the plan.
  • De minimis: no more than €300,000 of state aid per business over 3 years.

How to apply

  1. Check your main activity code against Annex XI (as amended on 21/09/2026).
  2. Prepare an investment plan of €30,000–€400,000 with quotes and the Annex II documents.
  3. Log in to OPSKE (app.opske.gr) with TAXISnet credentials and fill in the application.
  4. Submit by 30/10/2026, 15:00; questions to ELANET, tel. +30 213 0166100, pna.enterprise@elanet.gr.
  5. After ranking and approval, complete the investment within 24 months.
  6. Request payment via OPSKE with invoices and proof of payment.

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

Deadline

Submit on OPSKE from 28/08/2026 until Friday 30/10/2026, 15:00. Applications are ranked after the deadline, so order of submission does not matter.

Sources we read

Research notes: Call 75_Δ.1.7 (prot. 1839/24-07-2026), de minimis Reg. (EU) 2023/2831. Public budget €5m with possible over-commitment up to 200%. Amounts computed as 60% of the €30,000 minimum and €400,000 maximum plan. 1st amendment (prot. 2365/21-09-2026, ΑΔΑ 6ΜΜΛ7ΛΞ-Υ87): financial years 2024–2025 instead of 2022–2023, ΓΕΜΗ entries instead of ΦΕΚ, scores truncated to 2 decimals, extra activity codes (46.39, 68.20, 79.12, 79.12.01, 93.29.19.08). FAQ approved 15/09/2026 (ΑΔΑ Ψ99Κ7ΛΞ-ΨΩΡ) and amended 06/10/2026. RIS3 sectors: experience tourism (tourism-culture-creative), agri-food, fisheries & aquaculture, renewable energy; ICT and green tech are cross-cutting. Opening/closing times (13:00 / 15:00) are from the EFEPAE action page.

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