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”