In a decision by Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis, new initiatives totaling €140 million in public funding have been announced to support investment plans for existing, new, and start-up small, medium, and large businesses in the Mainland Just Transition Development Regions (JTR).
What the announcement covers — Rebuilding productive capacity in affected regions
The announcement provides funding for investment plans with eligible budgets ranging from €300,000 to €12,000,000 for small and medium-sized enterprises, or from €5,000,000 to €40,000,000 for large enterprises. The initiative aims to rebuild the productive capacity of regions affected by the energy transition.
Specifically, it targets businesses operating in the Region of Western Macedonia, as well as in the municipalities of Megalopolis, Oichalia, Gortinia, and Tripoli in the Peloponnese Region. The grants support investments that contribute to technological modernization, the upgrading of productive capacity, and the improvement of business competitiveness.
Grant rates are as follows:
– 50% for large enterprises
– 60% for medium-sized enterprises
– 70% for small and micro enterprises
Eligible expenditure categories include:
– Tangible and intangible assets (Article 14 GBER):
– Buildings, facilities, and surrounding grounds
– Purchase of property
– Equipment
– Software
– Environmentally friendly transport vehicles
– Product and process certifications
– Patents
Renewable energy production (Article 41 GBER):
– Investment costs for energy production from renewable sources, including heat pumps and energy storage systems for self-consumption purposes
– Employment of workers with disabilities (Article 33 GBER)
Please note that applications must be submitted exclusively online through the Integrated State Aid Information System, from July 15, 2026 at 13:00 until September 30, 2026 at 14:00.
