Business grants for agri-food

Programmes aimed specifically at this sector, followed by those open to every sector.

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Business support with an emphasis on tourism and second processing of agricultural products under the Sustainable Urban Development (ΒΑΑ) Strategy of Chios, Mytilene and the Small Islands ITI (ΟΧΕ) of the North Aegean Region
Grant for existing very small, small and medium-sized enterprises in Chios, Mytilene and the small islands of the North Aegean. It has two categories: linking the business to tourism and culture, and second processing of agricultural products. The aid rate is 50% or 70% depending on the area and category, and the total budget is €8,000,000.
Grant, North Aegean
50–70% funded
Closes 17 November 2026
Open
Partnerships of Ionian Islands Region Businesses with Research and Knowledge Dissemination Organisations
The action funds collaborative research projects (industrial research and experimental development) between businesses with a seat or branch in the Ionian Islands and research organisations, in priority fields such as tourism-culture, agri-food and environment-circular economy. The grant-funded budget per project ranges from €50,000 to €400,000 and applications are submitted electronically via OPSKE. The 2nd amendment extends the submission deadline to 20/11/2026, 15:00.
Grant, Ionian Islands
Up to €400,000
25–80% funded
Closes 20 November 2026
Open
Support for new innovative businesses in the Region of Crete - Innovating in Crete
The action funds the creation and support of new innovative very small and small businesses in Crete, including startups and spin-offs. The grant covers 75% of a subsidised budget of €30,000 to €150,000. Applications are submitted electronically via OPSKE from 29/9/2026 to 30/11/2026 at 15:00.
Grant, Crete
Up to €150,000
75% funded
Closes 30 November 2026
Open
2nd Call of the Aid Scheme "Agrifood – Primary Production and Processing of Agricultural Products – Fisheries – Aquaculture" of Development Law 4887/2022 (Cycle B)
The scheme supports investments in primary agricultural production and the processing of agricultural products through grants, tax relief, leasing subsidies and subsidies for the cost of newly created jobs. Applications are submitted electronically via the ΠΣ-Αν system from 3 August to 30 November 2026, with a total budget of €150 million. Fisheries and aquaculture are not supported under this call.
Grant, All of Greece
Up to €20,000,000
Closes 30 November 2026
Open
Support for cooperation between businesses and research bodies in the priority sectors of the South Aegean Region
The action funds research, development and innovation projects by small, very small and medium-sized enterprises in South Aegean, alone or in cooperation with research bodies. Projects must link to the region's priority sectors: experiential tourism, agrifood, fisheries and aquaculture, and renewable energy. The budget is €2,000,000, aid intensity 35%–80%, and applications are submitted electronically via OPSKE from 9/10/2026 to 11/12/2026.
Grant, South Aegean
35–80% funded
Closes 11 December 2026
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Seedbed Venture Catalyst Call for Startups
A funding call for food-sector startup founders created through the Seedbed Venture Catalyst programme. The funds help overcome hurdles in the venture-building journey, such as producing a test batch, securing IP or buying test-lab equipment. Only teams from the seven Venture Catalyst partners (Venture Builders) are eligible. The funding amount is not stated on the page.
Grant,
Closes 27 January 2027
Open
Research and Innovation Partnerships in Attica
Grant for collaborative research projects (industrial research and experimental development) carried out in Attica by partnerships of businesses and research organisations. Each project may have a budget of up to €400,000 and last up to 36 months. Staff costs (researchers and technicians) are covered, plus a flat rate of 40% for all other costs; applications are submitted in OPSKE from 6/10/2026 to 28/1/2027.
Grant, Attica
25–80% funded
Closes 28 January 2027

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Support for entrepreneurship in the priority sectors of the South Aegean Region
A grant for existing micro, small and medium enterprises in the South Aegean active in the regional smart specialisation (RIS3) sectors: experience tourism, agrifood, fisheries and aquaculture, and renewable energy. It funds modernisation of production infrastructure and processes and export orientation. Public funding covers 60% of the subsidised budget, which ranges from €30,000 to €400,000. The submission period has closed (30/10/2026).
Grant, South Aegean
60% funded
Closed 30 October 2026
Closed
Epicheiro Sterea – Grants for existing SMEs in Sterea Ellada
The programme subsidises investment plans of existing very small, small and medium enterprises in Sterea Ellada (Central Greece). Plans must be linked to one sector of the National Smart Specialisation Strategy. The subsidised budget is €30,000–400,000 under de minimis or €200,000–800,000 under the GBER. Public aid is 70–75% under de minimis and 40–60% under the GBER, depending on the expense and firm size. The submission deadline was extended to 30/10/2026 and the call is shown as expired.
Grant, Central Greece
40–75% funded
Closed 30 October 2026
Closed
Investments in fishing vessels without increasing their fishing capacity (Action 1.1.2, FMAP 2021-2027)
Action 1.1.2 of FMAP 2021-2027 grants funding for works and equipment on professional fishing vessels to improve safety, health, hygiene and working conditions, hull hydrodynamics and the quality of the catch, without increasing fishing capacity. Aid is 50% to 85% of eligible costs and each proposal's budget must be between €5,000 and €500,000. Applications are submitted in the ΟΠΣΚΕ system from 14.05.2026 until 30.10.2026 at 15:00, after three amendments of the call (the latest extends the deadline).
Grant, All of Greece
50–85% funded
Closed 30 October 2026
Closed
Processing of fishery and aquaculture products (Action 2.2.3, FAMA 2021-2027)
Grant for investments in fishery and aquaculture product processing units: new units, expansion or modernisation of existing ones, green investments and new high-value-added products. Each project budget must be between €200,000 and €6,000,000 and aid starts at 50% for SMEs. Applications are submitted electronically via OPSKE until 4 June 2026, 15:00.
Grant, All of Greece
50–100% funded
Closed 4 June 2026

Open to every sector

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Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) – Strand 2a
A European Commission (ERDF) instrument supporting consortia of innovation actors from different EU regions to bring mature innovations (TRL 6 to TRL 9) to market. It focuses on integrating less developed and transition regions into European value chains. Support may be financial and/or non-financial (coaching, mentoring, matchmaking), under the thematic priorities of digital transition, green transition and smart manufacturing.
Grant,
Closes 12 November 2026
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2027 European Prize for Women Innovators
A European prize contest run by the EIT and the EIC for women who build innovative businesses. There are three categories (Women Innovators, Rising Innovators, EIT Women Leadership) with cash prizes from €20,000 to €100,000. Applications go through the Funding & Tenders portal from 2 September to 1 December 2026.
Grant, All of Greece
Up to €100,000
Closes 1 December 2026
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European Startup and Scaleup Hubs pilot
The call funds two networks of around 10–18 startup and scaleup hubs across Europe, built on leading universities and research organisations. The hubs collaborate across borders to give deep tech startups access to infrastructure, talent, investors and wider markets. Applications are submitted by consortia, with an indicative project duration of two years.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 5 January 2027
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Catalyse NEB 2027 Open Call
Catalyse NEB is the EIT Community New European Bauhaus accelerator for startups integrating sustainability, aesthetics and inclusion into their businesses, products and services. It will support 20 startups addressing community needs in climate, food or urban mobility. Each selected startup receives a €22,000 grant and tailored business support.
Grant, All of Greece
Up to €22,000
Closes 15 January 2027
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European network for upscaling venture builders' roles in research performing organisations (CSA)
A Horizon Europe call supporting universities, research and technology organisations and research infrastructures to upscale or create venture builder roles that turn research into start-ups. It aims to increase commercialisation of research results (lab to market), with a gender-sensitive approach addressing barriers faced by women innovators and entrepreneurs. The deadline is 2 February 2027; budget and funding rates are not given in the available text.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 2 February 2027
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Pilot access schemes to Technology Infrastructures for European startups, scaleups and innovative SMEs (CSA)
The action will develop and test pilot multi-site access schemes to Technology Infrastructures (e.g. advanced materials, clean energy, health and biotech) for startups, scaleups and innovative SMEs, with simplified, standardised access conditions across the EU. It is a Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action submitted by consortia, not a direct grant to an individual business.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 3 February 2027
Open until funds run out
National co-financing of approved projects of the European HORIZON actions: JU-CHIPS-2024 and HORIZON-EUROHPC-JU-2024 calls
The action provides grants covering the Greek share of research and development projects already approved by the European Chips JU and EuroHPC joint undertakings under Horizon Europe. It is aimed at Greek businesses and research organisations that are partners in these projects. The budget is €8.7 million; submission opens on 16 September 2026 and the call stays open until the budget is exhausted.
Grant, All of Greece
100% funded
No fixed deadline
Open until funds run out
Participation in the European Co-funded Research and Innovation Partnerships of Horizon Europe
The action grants funding to Greek businesses and research organisations that have been selected for transnational research projects of Horizon Europe co-funded European partnerships. National funding covers industrial research and experimental development, with maximum aid intensity of up to 70% for businesses and up to 100% for research organisations. Applications are submitted electronically via OPSKE from 1 July 2026 and the call stays open until the €18,000,000 budget is exhausted.
Grant, All of Greece
100% funded
No fixed deadline
Upcoming
Support for businesses in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace for research and innovation (Action RSO1.1.a) – 2nd Call
The action grants funding to existing very small, small and medium enterprises in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace for industrial research and experimental development projects in RIS3 priorities (transport, environment, tourism-culture, health-pharma). Each project's subsidised budget is €100,000–€300,000 and aid intensity ranges from 35% to 80% depending on research type and firm size. Applications are submitted electronically via OPSKE from 16-12-2026 to 02-03-2027 and are evaluated comparatively.
Grant, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
Up to €300,000
35–80% funded
Opens 16 December 2026
Upcoming
European Partnership on Innovative SMEs – Eurostars-3 joint transnational call (CALL 12)
Eurostars funds international collaborative R&D and innovation projects led by an innovative SME. The consortium needs at least two independent entities from two Eurostars countries and a duration of up to 36 months. Funding amounts and rules are set by each country's national funding body.
Grant, All of Greece
Opens 17 December 2026
Upcoming
Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation
A Horizon Europe call for collaborative projects that bring mature civil security technology solutions closer to the market. It targets innovative SMEs working with research organisations, large industrial players and security end-users. Projects last up to 2 years and aim for TRL 6-8.
Grant, All of Greece
Opens 5 May 2027
Upcoming
EIC Pre-accelerator - Widening
The call funds early-stage deep-tech startups in Widening countries through grants to mature their technology (from TRL 4 to TRL 5/6) and become ready for investment or the EIC Accelerator. The grant is a lump sum of EUR 500,000–1,000,000 for up to 2 years, covering up to 70% of eligible costs. Successful applicants get free access to EIC Business Acceleration Services (coaching, events).
Grant,
Up to €1,000,000
70% funded
Opens 5 May 2027
Upcoming
Enhancing the involvement of philanthropic organisations in innovation ecosystems
The call funds consortia that bring universities or research organisations together with philanthropic foundations to help research reach the market. Activities may include test environments (living labs), accelerators and spin-offs that secure venture funding. Projects are expected to last one to three years. The call is currently forthcoming and the page does not state the budget or funding amounts.
Grant, All of Greece
Opens 1 June 2027

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