Business grants for IT and telecoms
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LLM-BRIDGE – Venture Incubation Programme: Open Call for Incubators (2nd Call)
This is an open cascade-funding call under the LLM-BRIDGE programme, linked to support for EU Multi-Country Projects (MCPs). It targets incubators that support early-stage Generative AI (GenAI) startups. Proposals are submitted online by 28 November 2026. The funding amount is not stated on the page.
Grant,
Closes 28 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
In-company Training of Employees in Strategic Technologies (STEP) and Defence & Security Sectors
A 50% grant for businesses running in-company training of their employees in strategic technologies (STEP) or defence and security fields. Eligible training budget is €150,000–€1,200,000, so aid ranges from €75,000 to €600,000. Applications are submitted electronically via ΟΠΣΚΕ from 2 November to 31 December 2026 and assessed first-in, first-out.
Grant, All of Greece
Up to €600,000
50% funded
Closes 31 December 2026
- Open
Strengthening cybersecurity capacities of European SMEs with cybersecure AI-powered solutions
This European Commission call supports developing and deploying AI-powered cybersecurity tools for SMEs. The aim is to help SMEs assess risks, detect threats and respond to incidents, for example through a user-friendly SaaS toolkit. The deadline is 14 January 2027; funding amounts and eligibility conditions are not given in the available page text.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 14 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
- Open
European video games and immersive content
The programme supports the development of video games and interactive immersive experiences (XR) with original content and the potential to reach global audiences. It targets European video game producers, XR studios and audiovisual production companies. Applications are open until 2 February 2027; funding amounts are not stated on the page.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 2 February 2027
- Upcoming
Support for enterprises in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace for research and innovation in Strategic Technologies for Europe (STEP) sectors (Action RSO1.6.a)
A grant for existing enterprises in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace carrying out industrial research or experimental development projects in STEP strategic technologies (digital, clean technologies, biotech, defence). Each project's subsidised budget is €500,000–€2,000,000, with aid intensity depending on research type and company size. Applications are submitted electronically via OPSKE and evaluated comparatively.
Grant, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
25–80% funded
Opens 15 January 2027
- Upcoming
Support for Medium and Large Enterprises in Strategic Technologies for Europe (STEP) and Defence & Security sectors
The action funds investment plans by medium and large enterprises in critical STEP technologies (digital, clean, biotech) and in defence, including dual-use technologies. The investment must be an initial investment creating a new economic activity outside Attica, with a subsidised budget of €2–6 million and an aid intensity of 40%–60%. This is only a pre-announcement: the submission period and detailed terms will be set in the Detailed Call.
Grant, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Central Macedonia, Western Macedonia, Epirus, Thessaly, Ionian Islands, Western Greece, Central Greece, Peloponnese, North Aegean, South Aegean, Crete
Up to €3,000,000
40–60% funded
Dates: pending
- Upcoming
Support for SMEs in Strategic Technologies for Europe (STEP) and Defence & Security sectors
The action funds investment plans by small and medium enterprises in critical technologies of the STEP platform and in defence and dual-use technologies. The grant covers 50% of costs for existing businesses and 67% for new or to-be-established ones, capped at €200,000. This is only a pre-announcement: the submission period and final terms will be set in the Detailed Call.
Grant, All of Greece
Up to €200,000
50–67% funded
Dates: pending
Recently closed
- 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
National co-financing of the European HORIZON actions: CHIPS JU 2024, EuroHPC 2024, Pilot Line APECS – Calls JU-CHIPS-2023 and HORIZON-EUROHPC-JU-2023
The call funds, from the ERDF, Greek bodies taking part in approved joint European research projects of the Chips JU and EuroHPC Joint Undertakings. Horizon Europe and Digital Europe cover up to 50% of their budget and the ERDF covers the remainder. Available public expenditure is €3,800,000 and proposals are submitted electronically via the ΟΠΣ from 5 May 2026 to 14 July 2026.
Grant, All of Greece
Closed 14 July 2026
Open to every sector
- Open
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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