“Green Transformation of SMEs”: 4th amendment to the Call for Action

The fourth (4th) amendment of the Call to Action “Green Transformation of SMEs” of the Program “Competitiveness 2021/27”, according to which the duration of the implementation of the physical and financial object of the investment plan is set at thirty (30) months from the date of issuance of the Decision Approving Evaluation Results.

Requests for extension of implementation may be submitted after documented justification and maximum up to six (6) months from the final deadline of thirty (30) months. Requests for extensions beyond the above deadlines are submitted and considered in cases of force majeure

See the 4th amendment to the Invitation here.

Action “Green Transformation of SMEs”

The Action encourages investment projects, which aim at the use and development of modern technologies, the upgrading of the products produced and/or services provided and their activities in general, rewarding actions that utilize modern technologies, infrastructure and best practices in energy upgrade and circular economy.

Eligible Expenses

  • Buildings, facilities and surrounding area
  • Machines – Equipment (Contractual Expenses)
  • Equipment (GREEN)
  • Certification of Products – Services – Processes
  • Packaging Design – Label – Branding Services
  • Promotion and Outreach Expenses
  • Participation in trade fairs
  • Technical Studies & Consulting Services
  • Means of Transport (GREEN) – Mandatory electric
  • Salary cost of new employees – (new staff from 1 to 3 EME)
  • Indirect costs

The start date of expenditure eligibility is the date of online submission of the funding application.

Maximum duration of completion of physical and financial object: Twenty-four (24) months from the date of issuance of the Incorporation Decision.