Grants for research and innovation
Everything open or planned that concerns your sector, explained in plain words with how to apply.
Open now: 19 · Coming soon: 15 · Always open: 10
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Openuntil the money runs outNational / ESPA · All of Greece
National funding for Greek partners in Horizon Europe co-funded partnerships (e.g. Eurostars)
If your company is a partner in a European research project selected in a Horizon Europe partnership call (e.g. Eurostars), this is where you get the Greek share of the funding. Companies are covered up to 70%. It is not for new ideas: you need an already selected project.
amount not announcedcovers 70%Grant- for research projects
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Openuntil the money runs outNational / ESPA · All of Greece
National co-funding for Greek partners in approved Chips JU and EuroHPC 2024 projects
Only for Greek companies and research bodies that are already partners in approved 2024 European microelectronics (Chips JU) or supercomputing (EuroHPC) projects. This is where they get the national share of funding. Open until the €8.7m runs out.
amount not announcedGrant- for research projects
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Open55 days leftRegional · South Aegean
R&D and innovation grants for South Aegean SMEs working with research bodies
35–80% funding for research and innovation projects by South Aegean SMEs that have their own R&D team or work with a research body. Projects of €50,000–€250,000 for one firm or €80,000–€400,000 for a group of firms. It is a demanding application that needs a solid research plan.
amount not announcedcovers 35–80%Grant- for research projects
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Open103 days leftRegional · Attica
Research & Innovation Partnerships in Attica (ATT130)
A grant for a research project your company runs together with a university or research centre in Attica. Projects can be up to €400,000 in total and mainly pay researchers' salaries. You need a research partner and at least one full year of closed accounts; proposals are ranked against each other.
amount not announcedcovers 40–80%Grant- for research projects
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Always openapply any timeNational / ESPA · All of Greece
EquiFund II – venture capital for innovative companies (life sciences, sustainability)
This is not a grant: venture capital funds put money into your company and become shareholders, using money that includes ESPA funds. It targets innovative firms in health/life sciences and in sustainability/social impact. You pitch directly to the funds, which decide themselves.
amount not announcedEquity- for innovative start-ups
Open to all sectors
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Open48 days leftEU direct · EU-wide
EUIPO SME Fund 2026 – vouchers for patents, plant varieties and geographical indications
The EU refunds part of the fees to protect an invention or a plant variety: up to €2,500 for a patent, up to €1,500 for a plant variety, and up to €2,000 for a geographical indication for craft or industrial products. The application is simple and online. Note: trade mark and design vouchers are used up for 2026, and the rest are first come, first served.
up to €2,500covers 50–75%Voucher- first come, first served
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Openuntil the money runs outNational / ESPA · All of Greece
Hiring subsidy for 5,000 unemployed people over 50 in private businesses (DYPA)
If you hire an unemployed person over 50 full-time, DYPA pays for 18 months €628 a month for men, €816.40 for women or €1,004.80 for long-term unemployed people (over 3 years registered) — up to €18,086 per hire. Alternatively, under the EU block exemption rules, you get 50% of the cost up to €1,000 a month for 12 or 18 months. You must not have cut staff, and you keep the worker for the whole period.
up to €18,086covers 50–80%Wage subsidy -
Openuntil the money runs outNational / ESPA · All of Greece
Hiring subsidy for unemployed women, with priority for mothers (DYPA)
If you hire an unemployed woman, DYPA pays 70% of wages and contributions for 12 months — 80% if she is the mother of a child up to 15, long-term unemployed, or the job is part-time. The subsidy can be extended by 3 months. Places are limited, so apply early.
€8,160–15,072covers 70–80%Wage subsidy -
Always openapply any timeEU direct · EU-wide
European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) in Greece – free or discounted digital services
Greece's European Digital Innovation Hubs help you digitalise your business: a digital maturity check, testing technologies (such as AI) before you buy, training and help finding funding. Services are usually free or discounted. You get no cash; the value of the service counts as state aid.
amount not announcedcovers 100%Voucher -
Always openapply any timeLoans & guarantees · All of Greece
TEPIX III Guarantee Fund – General Entrepreneurship (state-guaranteed bank loans)
You borrow from a bank and the Hellenic Development Bank (HDB) guarantees 70% of the loan, with no guarantee fee. The bank therefore asks for less collateral (at most 30% of the loan) and the interest rate is cut by 2–3 points for the first 2 years. The bank still decides whether to lend.
€10,000–€10MLoan guarantee -
Always openapply any timeLoans & guarantees · All of Greece
TEPIX III Guarantee Fund – micro and small businesses up to 5 years old (80% state guarantee)
For young businesses up to 5 years old: HDB guarantees 80% of the bank loan with no guarantee fee and cuts the interest rate by 2–3 points for the first 2 years. Investment loans up to €1.5m and working capital up to €200,000. The bank still decides whether to lend.
€10,000–€1.5MLoan guarantee- new businesses only
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Open30 days leftNational / ESPA · Western Macedonia, Peloponnese
Just Transition: investment grants for existing SMEs in Western Macedonia and the Megalopolis area (Phase C)
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.
amount not announcedcovers 60–70%Grant- only some areas
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Open30 days leftNational / ESPA · Western Macedonia, Peloponnese
Just Transition: investment grants for new and start-up SMEs in Western Macedonia and the Megalopolis area (Phase C)
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.
amount not announcedcovers 60–70%Grant- only some areas
- new businesses only
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Openuntil the money runs outNational / ESPA · All of Greece
Paid 6-month work-experience placements for unemployed people aged 30+ in private businesses (DYPA)
Your business hosts an unemployed person aged 30+ for 6 months and DYPA pays their allowance directly. They gain experience and you try out a worker without paying their allowance. Applications stay open until the budget runs out.
amount not announcedWage subsidy -
Always openapply any timeEU direct · EU-wide
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs – 1 to 6 months with an experienced entrepreneur abroad
If you are starting a business or have less than 3 years' experience as an entrepreneur, you can spend 1 to 6 months working with an experienced entrepreneur in another country. The EU pays €600–€1,200 a month towards travel and living costs, depending on the country. It does not cover everything and you need a full business plan.
€600–7,200Grant- new businesses only
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Always openapply any timeLoans & guarantees · All of Greece
TEPIX III Microcredit Fund (micro-loans of €3,000–€25,000)
A small loan of €3,000–€25,000 for micro businesses and the self-employed, with no property collateral. 60% of the loan is interest-free (75% for women-led businesses) and free mentoring is included. You need at least 1 year in business.
€3,000–25,000Loan -
Openuntil the money runs outNational / ESPA · Western Macedonia, Peloponnese, North Aegean, South Aegean, Crete
Just Transition hiring subsidy: up to 100% of wage costs for 12 months (DYPA)
If you hire an unemployed person full-time in Western Macedonia, the Megalopolis area or a small island, DYPA pays €829.50 a month (70%) for 12 months, or €1,185 a month (100%) if the worker comes from lignite or energy. Money is given until it runs out, so apply quickly.
€9,954–14,220covers 70–100%Wage subsidy- only some areas
- first come, first served
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