The Program
MADE IN GREECE
The "MADE IN GREECE " under the "Competitiveness 2021-2027" Program aims to strengthen domestic production in critical sectors of the Greek economy by increasing the production capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing sector.
The initiative focuses on providing grants to businesses for the production of products in high international demand, thereby strengthening both domestic market supply and export activity. At the same time, it aims to enhance the competitiveness of Greek businesses through investments in technology, innovation, and quality, thereby contributing to the overall sustainable development of the Greek economy.
Who it concerns
Who it concerns
Beneficiaries:
Processing companies that meet the following requirements:
- They are micro-enterprises, small businesses, or medium-sized enterprises
- have at least one completed fiscal year
- have had at least one employee (1 FTE) in the previous year
- have a valid operating license
Examples of areas of activity:
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Food Industry
- Beverage Production
- Medical and Dental Instruments
- Dental Technicians
- Base Metal Production
- Production of Chemical Substances and Products
- Manufacture of Plastic & Rubber Products
- Production of Non-Metal Minerals (Building Materials)
- Manufacture of Metal Products
- Shipbuilding and Boats
- Manufacture of Electrical Equipment
- Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Paper Manufacturing and Paper Products
- Textiles and Apparel
- Wood and Furniture Industry
The eligible detailed KAD codes are available in the section Useful Files.
Program Budget
Program Budget
Total budget for the initiative: €50,000,000 for all of Greece.
Budget for Each Proposal
The minimum and maximum total funded budget for each funding application ranges from €100,000 to €400,000.
The total subsidized budget of the investment plan may not exceed the highest turnover achieved in one of the three (or fewer, if the business does not have data for three) fiscal years preceding the submission of the funding application, with a maximum aid amount of €200,000.
Amount of subsidy
Amount of subsidy
Aid rate:
| Region |
Public grant |
| All of Greece |
50% |
The subsidy rate can be as high as 55% with the Quick Implementation Bonus. The +5% Bonus applies under the following condition : If the beneficiary submits a request for payment of aid covering at least 80% of the approved budget within 9 months of final approval, the subsidy rate increases to 55%. The bonus option is selected at the time of application submission.
The aid scheme is based on the De Minimis Regulation (EU 2023/2831).
The total subsidized budget of the investment plan may not exceed the highest turnover achieved in one of the three (or fewer, if the business does not have data for three) fiscal years preceding the submission of the funding application, with a maximum aid amount of €200,000.
Expenses subsidized
Expenses subsidized
Expenses that may be classified as eligible are:
| Expense Category |
Limit |
| Production and mechanical equipment |
65%–90% of the eligible budget (mandatory) |
| Environmental protection / energy-saving & circular economy equipment |
up to 20% |
| SaaS / cloud software |
up to 20% (including services & advertising) |
| Product certification |
up to 3 certificates × €3,000 |
| Packaging design / branding |
up to 10% |
| Intellectual property / patents |
up to 20% |
| Consulting services |
up to 10% and up to €25,000 |
| Implementation monitoring |
up to 4% and up to €10,000 |
| Website development, e-commerce sites, mobile apps, licenses |
up to 20% (including services) |
| Participation in international trade fairs |
up to €40,000 |
| Other promotion / networking |
up to 10% and up to €15,000 |
| Wage costs for new hires |
10%–30% of the budget (mandatory) |
| Indirect costs |
7% of direct eligible costs (mandatory) |
Important Dates
Important Dates
| Venue |
Date |
| Call for Proposals |
March 24, 2026 |
| Submission period begins |
March 31, 2026 — 3:00 PM |
| Submission deadline |
June 2, 2026 — 3:00 PM |
| Duration of the Investment |
15 months |
The implementation period for your investment plan begins upon the decision to approve the evaluation results.
Χρήσιμα αρχεία
Useful files
Required Documentation for the "We Produce in Greece" Initiative: New NSRF Program to Support Manufacturing Enterprises
Eligible NACE Codes for "We Produce in Greece"
