South Aegean: grants for existing SMEs in the region's priority sectors (ESPA)
A 60% grant for investment plans of EUR 30,000–400,000 by existing SMEs with two closed financial years, active in the South Aegean in experience tourism, agri-food, fisheries and aquaculture or renewables. Apply in ΟΠΣΚΕ by 30/10/2026.
60% grant on a budget of EUR 30,000–400,000
Who can get it
Official evidence · espa.gr, πρόσκληση (item 7320): «υφιστάμενες μεσαίες, μικρές και πολύ μικρές επιχειρήσεις (ΜΜΕ)»
Official evidence · espa.gr, πρόσκληση (item 7320): «υφιστάμενες μεσαίες, μικρές και πολύ μικρές επιχειρήσεις που νομίμως λειτουργούν και δραστηριοποιούνται στην ΠΝΑ»
Official evidence · espa.gr, πρόσκληση (item 7320): «έχουν τουλάχιστον δύο (2) πλήρεις κλεισμένες διαχειριστικές χρήσεις» · «κύριο ΚΑΔ ή ΚΑΔ με τα μεγαλύτερα έσοδα σε ΚΑΔ που συμπεριλαμβάνεται στο Παράρτημα ΧΙ»
How to apply
The steps to apply yourself. Free: you don’t need to pay anyone.
Required Documents
Usually the details gov.gr already holds about you are enough.
Step by step
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Apply in ΟΠΣΚΕ
The funding application is filed only online in the state-aid information system ΟΠΣΚΕ, by 30/10/2026, with the call's documents. An adviser or accountant usually helps.
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- Sign in to gov.gr with your TAXISnet codes. You sign in ONLY through the official government page. Never enter your codes anywhere else.
- Fill in and submit the application. Enter your details, upload anything requested and submit. Keep the protocol number.
- Track your application. Progress and the final decision appear in your account on the authority / gov.gr.
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What it is
This action of the «South Aegean 2021-2027» programme supports existing medium, small and micro firms lawfully operating in the South Aegean Region, for modernisation, new or innovative products and services and exports. Each investment must link to a regional priority sector: experience tourism (tourism, culture, creative industry), agri-food, fisheries and aquaculture, renewables.
Conditions: at least two closed financial years before the call's publication; main activity code, or the code with the highest revenue, in an eligible code (Annex XI); the investment in an eligible code.
The aid is de minimis and the project lasts up to 24 months. Public budget EUR 5,000,000.
Lifecycle*
Time-limited programme
- Active from
- Application deadline
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Type of benefit
- Subsidy programme