Active and Upcoming Grants

Active Grants in Greece

South Aegean – SME Investment Support

This grant program supports existing small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the South Aegean Region. Investment budgets range from €30,000 to €400,000, with a 60% grant covering eligible investment costs. The programme finances projects aligned with the Region's Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3) and supports investments in equipment, digital technologies, buildings and other eligible business expenditures. Applications are open until October 30 2026.

Just Transition Areas – Existing SMEs

This program supports existing small and medium-sized enterprises investing in Greece's Just Transition Areas, including Megalopolis, Tripoli, Gortynia, Oichalia and the Regional Units of Kozani, Florina, Grevena and Kastoria. Eligible investment budgets range from €300,000 to €12 million, with funding of up to 70%, depending on the investment location, company size and eligible expenditure. Applications are open until 30 September 2026.

Just Transition Areas – New & Under-Establishment SMEs

This grant scheme supports new and under-establishment SMEs planning investments in Greece's Just Transition Areas. Eligible investment budgets range from €300,000 to €12 million, with funding of up to 70%. Eligible costs include buildings, equipment, software, renewable energy systems and other productive investments. Applications are open until 30 September 2026.

Just Transition Areas – New Large Enterprises

This program targets new and under-establishment large enterprises investing in Greece's Just Transition Areas. Investment budgets range from €5 million to €40 million, with a 50% subsidy rate. Eligible expenses include buildings, machinery, software, renewable energy production and certification costs. Applications are open until 30 September 2026.

Just Transition Areas – Existing Large Enterprises

This grant program supports existing large enterprises implementing investment projects in Greece's Just Transition Areas. Eligible investment budgets range from €5 million to €40 million, with funding of 50%. Supported investments include buildings, production equipment, software, renewable energy systems and other productive assets. Applications are open until 30 September 2026.

Central Greece – "Epicheiro Sterea"

This program supports existing businesses operating in the Region of Central Greece. Investment budgets range from €30,000 to €800,000, with a subsidy rate of up to 75%. Eligible costs include building works, equipment, digital upgrades, photovoltaic systems and electric vehicles. Applications are open until 18 September 2026.

Western Greece – Modernisation of Scientific Professionals

This program supports self-employed scientific professionals with headquarters or a branch in the Region of Western Greece. Investment budgets range from €5,000 to €10,000, with a 50% subsidy rate. Eligible expenses include building works, digital and other equipment, software and promotion. Applications have been extended until September 4 2026.

Western Greece – Small Investments for SMEs

This grant scheme supports businesses with headquarters or a branch in the Region of Western Greece. Investment budgets range from €5,000 to €40,000, with a 50% subsidy rate. Eligible costs include building works, digital and other equipment, software and promotion. Applications have been extended until September 4 2026.

Western Greece – Medium Investments for SMEs

This program supports businesses with headquarters or a branch in the Region of Western Greece planning medium-scale investment projects. Investment budgets range from €40,001 to €120,000, with a 50% subsidy rate. Eligible costs include building works, machinery, digital equipment, vehicles, software and promotion. Applications have been extended until September 4 2026.

Upcoming Grants in Greece

Attica – Digital Transformation and Innovation Programs

Two new grant programs are expected for businesses in the Region of Attica. The first will support business adaptation through digital transformation, while the second will promote cooperation between public and private bodies for the development of innovative products and services. Potential beneficiaries include SMEs, start-ups, business partnerships, universities, research organisations and innovation clusters.

Patent Fund

The Patent Fund is expected to be activated by the Hellenic Development Bank. With a total budget of €41.4 million, it will support Greek SMEs in registering and protecting patents. The program aims to help businesses safeguard innovative products and services and strengthen their competitiveness in Greek and international markets.

SME Adaptation Plans

This upcoming program will support SMEs with at least two completed financial years and 20–50 employees. Eligible sectors are expected to include most business activities, excluding the primary sector. Funding will support consulting services, staff training, certification of learning outcomes, payroll costs for newly hired employees and other adaptation actions.