Business grants in Western Macedonia

Programmes only for businesses in Western Macedonia, followed by national programmes that are open there too.

Only for Western Macedonia

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Support for investment plans of new and to-be-established SMEs in the mainland Just Transition Territorial Plan (ESDIM) areas
Grant for investment plans of new and to-be-established micro, small and medium enterprises in the Western Macedonia area (Kozani, Florina, Kastoria, Grevena) and the Megalopoli area (Megalopoli, Tripoli, Gortynia, Oichalia). The subsidised budget per application is €300,000 to €12,000,000, and the action has a total budget of €40,000,000. Applications are submitted electronically via OPSKE from 15/7/2026 to 16/11/2026.
Grant, Western Macedonia, Peloponnese
Up to €12,000,000
Closes 16 November 2026
Open
Support for productive investment plans of new and to-be-established large enterprises in the mainland JTP areas (Phase C – Just Transition Programme 2021–2027)
The action provides grants for investment plans by new and to-be-established large enterprises in the Just Transition Territorial Plan areas of Western Macedonia and Megalopolis, to address the effects of lignite phase-out. Applications with a subsidised budget from €5,000,000 to €40,000,000 are supported. Applications are submitted electronically via the OPSKE system from 15/7/2026 to 16/11/2026 (after extension).
Grant, Western Macedonia, Peloponnese
Closes 16 November 2026
Open
Support for productive investment projects of existing large enterprises implemented in the mainland JTTP (ΕΣΔΙΜ) areas
A grant for existing large enterprises carrying out a productive investment in the Western Macedonia and Megalopoli (Arcadia) areas, under the Just Transition Fund. Applications with a subsidised budget between €5,000,000 and €40,000,000 are supported. Applications are submitted electronically via ΟΠΣΚΕ from 15/7/2026 to 16/11/2026 (after an extension).
Grant, Western Macedonia, Peloponnese
Up to €40,000,000
Closes 16 November 2026
Open
Support for investment plans of existing SMEs in the mainland Just Transition Territorial Plan (ESDIM) areas
A grant for investment plans of existing micro, small and medium enterprises carried out in the Western Macedonia and Megalopoli just-transition areas, to support the transition after lignite phase-out. Plans with a subsidised budget between €300,000 and €12,000,000 are supported. Applications are submitted electronically via OPSKE from 15/7/2026 to 16/11/2026.
Grant, Western Macedonia, Peloponnese
Up to €12,000,000
Closes 16 November 2026
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

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Development/Expansion and Modernisation of Business Parks in Mainland Just Transition Areas
The programme provides non-refundable grants to companies developing or managing business parks in Western Macedonia and Megalopolis. It funds infrastructure works for new parks or the expansion and modernisation of existing ones, with total public expenditure of €30 million. Each project's subsidised budget must be between €300,000 and €25,000,000, and evaluation is comparative.
Grant, Western Macedonia, Peloponnese
30–75% funded
Closed 5 June 2026

National programmes, also open in Western Macedonia

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'Innovate to transform' support for SME's sustainability transition (FIERCE 2nd Open Call)
A European cascade-funding programme that helps small businesses contract External Service Providers to design, upscale or commercialise space-enabled green solutions. Applications are submitted online until 9 November 2026. The funding amount and detailed eligibility rules are not given on the page and must be checked in the official call.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 9 November 2026
Open
Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) – Strand 1
A European ERDF instrument supporting consortia of innovation actors from different regions. It aims to bring mature innovations (TRL 6 to TRL 9) to market and strengthen European value chains. Proposals must address the digital transition, green transition or smart manufacturing, with enterprises, especially SMEs, in a leading role.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 12 November 2026
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Financial Support to Startups Open Call 2026
EIT Urban Mobility provides financial support of up to €2.5 million per company to pre-seed, seed and Series A startups developing urban mobility solutions. Support is given as co-investment alongside private investors, to startups already in an active fundraising round. Applications are assessed at several cut-offs during 2026, the last being 16 November 2026.
Equity, All of Greece
Up to €2,500,000
Closes 16 November 2026
Open
New Ventures in Creative Tech (Spark)
EIT Culture & Creativity offers up to €30,000 per team plus a nine-month venture-creation programme for early-stage founders. The first cohort focuses on tech-centric ventures in Materials & Built Environment (fashion, architecture, advanced and circular materials). It includes an in-person bootcamp in a European city, plus online coaching, mentoring and workshops.
Grant, All of Greece
Up to €30,000
Closes 16 November 2026
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Joint Cluster Initiatives (EUROCLUSTERS) for Europe's recovery – RENEW-BOOSTER Eurocluster Call N°2 for financial support to third parties
A European programme supporting SMEs with innovation projects, either under specific "challenges" (Challenge Call) or an open call (Open Call). Support is up to €60,000 per SME and private co-funding is required. Applications are submitted in English via EU Survey by 30 November 2026.
Grant, All of Greece
Up to €60,000
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
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Support Scheme for Dual-Use Investment Projects in Strategic Sectors of Defence and Vehicle and Aircraft Manufacturing (1st Call)
The scheme supports investment projects by companies manufacturing weapons and ammunition, motor vehicles and parts, aircraft and military combat vehicles. Aid is granted as a tax super-deduction (eligible expenses deducted with a 100% uplift). Applications are submitted via the ΠΣ-Αν system from 31/08/2026 to 30/11/2026, and the minimum eligible project cost is €3,000,000.
Tax relief, All of Greece
Up to €20,000,000
Closes 30 November 2026
Open
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
Open
European slate development
The call supports independent European production companies in developing a slate of 3 to 5 audiovisual works (fiction, animation, creative documentary). A short film by an emerging talent may optionally be added. The aim is for the works to circulate across Europe and beyond.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 1 December 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
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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EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals 2026
An EIT call funding consortia of universities and businesses to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship capacity in higher education, focusing on manufacturing and deep tech. It offers up to €1.25 million per project over 18 months, with a total budget of €40 million. Consortia need at least three HEIs and two business/industry partners.
Grant, All of Greece
Up to €1,250,000
Closes 13 January 2027
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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
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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
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
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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
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TV and online content – Documentary projects
The Creative Europe MEDIA call supports works (drama, animation and documentary) for linear and non-linear broadcasting, including digital platforms. It aims to strengthen independent producers and co-productions between operators from different MEDIA countries. There are two deadlines: 10 February 2027 and 15 September 2027. Funding amounts and detailed eligibility are not given in the page text.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 10 February 2027
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Audience Development and Film Education
A Creative Europe MEDIA call for pan-European cooperation projects that bring audiences, especially young people, closer to European films and audiovisual works. It covers audience-oriented events and innovative or cross-border film education initiatives. The deadline is 2 March 2027; budget and funding rate are not stated in the available page text.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 2 March 2027
Open
European co-development
The action supports cooperation among European production companies co-developing a single audiovisual project (animation, creative documentary or fiction) with strong international audience potential. The project must be co-developed by at least two European independent production companies with a signed co-development agreement. The deadline is 2 March 2027; funding amounts are not stated on the page text.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 2 March 2027
Open
Women TechEU Open Call
A European cascade-funding programme for early-stage deep tech startups founded or co-founded by women. Applying has two steps: an eligibility check, then a full proposal, with four submission deadlines from 16 Sep 2026 to 8 Jul 2027. Total budget for the full proposal strand is €12,000,000; the amount per startup is not stated on the page.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 8 July 2027
Open
Films on the Move
The programme supports wider distribution of recent non-national European films. It funds pan-European theatrical and/or online distribution campaigns coordinated by the film's sales agent. Amounts, aid rates and detailed eligibility are not given on the page and must be checked in the official call.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 16 July 2027
Open
TV and online content – Fiction projects (Creative Europe – MEDIA)
The programme supports European audiovisual producers of drama, animation and documentary works for linear and non-linear broadcasting, including digital platforms. It stresses cooperation between operators from different MEDIA countries and international co-productions. Funding amounts and detailed eligibility are not given in the page text that was read.
Grant, All of Greece
Closes 16 September 2027
Open
Neighbourhood Nannies – Universal Implementation of the Action
The programme covers part of the fee of a home-based carer (nanny) for infants and toddlers aged 2 months to 2 years and 6 months, so that parents can work, look for work or study. Support is a voucher of €500 or €300 per month depending on the parent's employment status. Applications are submitted online at ntantades.gov.gr and processed in order of submission until the budget runs out.
Voucher, All of Greece
Closes 31 December 2028
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
European Film Distribution
A European Commission CREA-MEDIA programme supporting the transnational distribution of recent non-national European films. Each company generates a potential fund based on its performance on the European market and must reinvest it in co-production, acquisition of distribution rights and promotion of eligible films. The deadline is 8 April 2027; budget, amounts and eligibility conditions are not given on the page.
Grant, All of Greece
Opens 3 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
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
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
Upcoming
Patent Fund
The Patent Fund is a financial instrument that will fund very small and small companies up to 5 years old for securing national and international patents (Phase A, up to €70,000) and for building a minimum viable product (Phase B, up to €400,000). Support takes the form of quasi-equity investments and, if patenting or the MVP fails, converts into shares of symbolic value. This call is addressed to the Hellenic Development Bank, which manages the Fund; companies will apply through partner banks yet to be selected, and their terms and dates have not yet been announced.
Equity, All of Greece
Up to €400,000
Dates: pending

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