“Just Development Transition”: Pre-publication of state aid actions for SMEs

Two (2) State Aid Actions have been published for existing Small and medium businesses, total budget of 30 million euros and establishment/support of new businesses, total budget of 20 million. euros, within the “Just Development Transition” Program of ESPA 2021/27. The Actions are co-financed by the European Union and in particular by the Just Transition Fund (TDM) and by the Greek State.

The objective of the Actions pre-published by the Administrative Authority of the “Just Development Transition” Program 2021/27 is to support the transformation and strengthening of the competitiveness of existing businesses, as well as the establishment and attraction of new businesses that create jobs in the areas affected by the effects of delignitization.

The rate of aid for all investment projects and for all costs included in it, amounts to 70%. The investment projects will concern a subsidized budget from 20,000 euros to 100,000 euros. The percentage of private participation shall be 30%. The Actions are expected to be announced in the next period of time.

Eligible costs

The eligible costs of the Actions include, among others:

  • buildings
  • facilities and surroundings
  • equipment & electric vehicles
  • product certification
    digital equipment & software
  • marketing costs
  • personnel expenses
  • expenditure on improving energy efficiency and energy saving

Action 1: Strengthening of Existing SMEs in the areas of Territorial Plans of Just Transition Region of Western Macedonia & Megalopolis (de minimis)

The Action entitled “Strengthening of Existing SMEs in the areas of the Just Transition Territorial Plans of the Region of Western Macedonia & Megalopolis” will be implemented with funds from the “Just Development Transition” Program of the NSRF 2021/27, totaling 30,000,000 euros and aimed at upgrading, modernization, diversification, productive transformation and turnaround of existing businesses operating in the regions of the Just Transition Territorial Plans, in order to counteract the social and economic impacts in these regions brought about by the path towards achieving the goal, set by the European Union, of net zero emissions that cause the greenhouse effect by 2050.

This Action aims at:

  • implementation of actions that utilize modern technologies
  • infrastructure and best practices in matters of energy upgrading, circular economy and adoption of clean energy sources
  • creating jobs while upgrading the products produced and/or the services provided and business activities in general and
  • encourages investment projects aimed at the utilization and development of modern technologies

The granted budget of each investment project ranges from 20,000 euros up to 100,000 euros.

See in detail the pre-publication of the action here

2nd Action: Establishment of Businesses & Strengthening of New SMEs in the areas of the Territorial Plans Fair Transition of the Region of Western Macedonia & Megalopolis (de minimis)

The Action entitled “Establishment of Businesses & Strengthening of New SMEs in the areas of the Territorial Plans of Just Transition of the Region of Western Macedonia & Megalopolis” will be implemented with funds from the “Just Development Transition” Program of the NSRF 202/27, for a total amount of 20,000,000 euros and aims to create new and in the support of newly established businesses, in order to deal with the social and economic impacts in these areas brought about by the path towards the achievement of the goal, set by the European Union, of zeroing the net emissions that cause the greenhouse effect by 2050.

This Action aims to implement actions that utilize:

  • modern technologies
  • infrastructure and best practices in matters of energy upgrading, circular economy and adoption of clean energy sources
  • creating jobs while upgrading the products produced and/or the services provided and business activities in general and
  • encourages investment projects aimed at the utilization and development of modern technologies

The subsidized budget of each investment project ranges from 20,000 euros up to 100,000 euros.

See in detail the pre-publication of the action here

The Pre-publication, the Detailed Invitation (as well as all the accompanying documents) of the Program will be posted on the websites of EYDAM www.eydam.gr, of NSPA www.espa.gr, of www.efepae.gr and its partners with Geographical Competence in the areas of Territorial Just Transition Plans, specifically:

On the above websites, there will be continuous updates on the Detailed Calls for Actions (as well as all the accompanying documents) as well as on the start time for submitting applications.

Contact Details (E-mail / Telephone):
EYDAM: p.dam@mou.gr / 2160046100
KEPA-ANEM: info@kepa-anem.gr / 2310480000
ADMINISTRATION OF EUROPEAN PROGRAMS: efd@diaxeiristiki.gr / 2610622711