Epicheiro Sterea – investment grants for existing SMEs in Central Greece

In plain words

A 70% grant (75% for green projects) for existing small and medium businesses in Central Greece that invest in machinery, premises, software or promotion. Larger plans (€200k–€800k) can instead get 40–60%. You need two closed financial years (2023 and 2024), and applications are ranked against each other.

Who can apply

Existing micro, small and medium businesses registered with the tax authority (AADE) before 30/06/2023, investing in Viotia, Evia (incl. Skyros), Evrytania, Fthiotida or Fokida, and active under an eligible activity code (KAD).

What it pays for

Machinery, equipment and vehicles; buildings, installations and outdoor areas; software; services (e.g. consultants, certifications); promotion, networking and trade fairs. Plans are €30,000–€400,000 under de minimis or €200,000–€800,000 under the EU block-exemption rules (GBER).

What must be true for you

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• Existing micro, small or medium business registered before 30/06/2023 with at least 2 closed financial years (2023 and 2024).
• Active in 2024 and up to the application under an eligible activity code (Annex I); the investment must also concern an eligible code.
• The plan must link to exactly one sector of the national smart-specialisation strategy (RIS3), e.g. tourism-culture, agri-food, materials-construction, energy, digital technologies.
• The investment is made in Central Greece; costs count only from the day you submit online.
• Own contribution of 25–30% under de minimis or 40–60% under GBER.
• Under de minimis: no more than €300,000 of state aid per business over 3 years — you need headroom.

How to apply

1. Check that your activity code is in Annex I of the call and choose a regime: de minimis (plan €30,000–€400,000) or GBER (€200,000–€800,000).
2. Get supplier quotes and prepare your 2023–2024 accounts and the documents listed in Annex II.
3. Log in to OPSKE, the state-aid portal (app.opske.gr), with your TAXISnet credentials and select ‘Epicheiro Sterea’.
4. Fill in the online application, upload the documents and submit by 30/10/2026, 15:00.
5. After the deadline all applications are ranked; if rejected you have 10 days to object via OPSKE.
6. If approved, finish the investment within 24 months and request payment through OPSKE.

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

Deadline

Online submission on OPSKE until Friday 30/10/2026, 15:00 (extended from 18/09/2026). All applications are scored together after the deadline, so applying early gives no advantage.

See also

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