Two new ESPA calls in Thessaly with 70% subsidy

For start-up, new & existing SMEs: 70% funding for digital upgrade, energy efficiency & circular economy.

Τhe Region of Thessaly has published two new business-support calls for companies based in the region, aiming to boost innovation, increase productivity, create jobs, and help firms adapt to current technological and energy requirements.

 

New actions

  • “Doing Business Smart in the Region of Thessaly” — for new and under-formation micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (established after 1/1/2023) in eligible manufacturing, tourism and services sectors.

  • “Growing Smart in the Region of Thessaly” — for existing micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (established before 1/1/2023) in eligible manufacturing, tourism and services sectors. It also covers food service businesses exclusively for projects targeting energy saving and circular economy.

 

Funding framework

  • Grant rate: 70%

  • Eligible project budget: €50,000–€425,000

 

Indicative eligible costs

  • Personnel

  • Equipment, vehicles and instruments

  • Buildings, facilities and site works

  • Services (e.g., consulting, certifications, branding)

  • Software

  • Indirect costs

 

Submission timeline

  • Online submission in the State Aid Information System (OPSKE): from 27/11/2025, 13:00 to 30/01/2026, 15:00

  • Start date of eligibility of expenditures: 07/08/2025

  • Evaluation method: comparative ranking; proposals with the highest scores are funded first until the call budget is exhausted.

 

Want an eligibility pre-check and a scoring plan for your proposal?

Contact QLC: +30 2610 524 550 (Patras) · +30 210 444 9256 (Athens) · info@qlc.gr

 

This is a concise overview. For full terms and conditions, please refer to the Official Calls:

“Doing Business Smart in the Region of Thessaly” and “Growing Smart in the Region of Thessaly”

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