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Giorgos Bouris

Giorgos Bouris

Participation in the European Co-funded Research and Innovation Partnerships of Horizon Europe

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22 June 2026
The Action is part of the support / promotion of international partnerships and aims to enhance the openness and competitiveness of the research and innovation system through the participation of Greek research organisations and enterprises in cooperation with bodies of other countries in the international competitive calls of the EU co-funded partnerships of the ‘Horizon Europe’ Framework Programme. The Action covers projects with Greek participants (enterprises and research centres) in the calls of the European Co-funded Partnerships, in which the General Secretariat of Research and Innovation (GGEK) participates, which are issued by the EU in the framework of the ‘Horizon Europe’ Programme (Regulation (EU) 2021/695) to fund international research and innovation partnerships.
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Start a Business

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30 April 2026
This Action aims to activate human capital by bolstering self-employment and developing new business initiatives that contribute to increased employment. The target population is primarily specialised & trained young people with entrepreneurial skills and intention to participate in sustainable and modern sectors (e.g. ICT, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, Tourism etc.). Special focus will be given to business activities which lead to the creation of new, sustainable jobs.
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National co-funding of HORIZON Europe actions: CHIPS JU 2024, EuroHPC 2024, Pilot Line APECS – Calls for JU-CHIPS-2023 and HORIZON-EUROHPC-JU-2023

24 April 2026
Invitation 028: This call is addressed to the Bodies participating in approved programmes of the EU calls JU-CHIPS-2023 and HORIZON-EUROHPC-JU-2023 of the Joint Undertakings Chips JU and EuroHPC respectively for the submission of project proposals (actions) to be included and funded as part of the ‘Competitiveness’ Programme, the ERDF and the Action 1-1.1-11- National co-funding of the approved projects of HORIZON Europe actions: CHIPS JU 2024, EuroHPC 2024, Pilot Line APECS.
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Strengthening scientific bodies to support businesses and professionals

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23 April 2026
Invitation 026: This call is addressed to the categories of potential beneficiaries: Legal Persons governed by Public Law (NPDD), nationwide scientific bodies operating as NPDD which have statutory capacity as advisers to the State in matters associated with entrepreneurship and the business environment within the framework of the call for submission of proposals (actions), for inclusion and funding under the ‘Competitiveness’ Programme of the ESF+ and Action 4.4.4-05 – Strengthening scientific bodies to support businesses and professionals.
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We produce in Greece

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24 March 2026
The objective of this Action is to strengthen Greece's production base and international competitiveness in sectors with a high export orientation by strengthening selected production sectors. This is a targeted intervention which seeks (a) to bolster the domestic production base in key sectors and (b) to support and expand the export orientation of Greek businesses. By increasing local production of products for which there is high international demand and improving export performance, the Action is expected to make a positive contribution to the Greek economy. At the same time, it seeks to strengthen domestic demand for Greek products by bolstering their competitiveness at the international level.
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National co-funding of projects as part of the European Teaming Action “Widening participation and spreading excellence”

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22 January 2026
Invitation 023: This call is addressed to Bodies approved for funding under the European Commission calls ‘Teaming for Excellence (HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-ACCESS-01-two-stage)’ and ‘Teaming for Excellence (HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-01-two-stage)’ of the European Teaming Action ‘Widening participation and spreading excellence’ of the ‘Horizon Europe' Programme” for the submission of project proposals (actions) to be included and financed as part of the ‘Competitiveness’ Programme, the ERDF and Action 1-1.1-09- National co-funding of projects as part of the European Teaming Action ‘Widening participation and spreading excellence’ (Cope Nano, Heron)
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Support for the operation of the intermediate body EYDE-BEK

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30 December 2025
Invitation 025: This Call is addressed to the SPECIAL AUTHORITY FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INDUSTRY, COMMERCE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SECTORS (EYDE-BEK) for the submission of project proposals (actions) in order to be included in and funded by the 'Competitiveness' Programme of the ‘ERDF’, ‘ESF+’ Funds and the Actions 'TB5.5-Support of the Operation of Programming Bodies and Intermediate Bodies‘, ‘TB6.5 - Support of the Operation of Programming Bodies and Intermediate Bodies’.
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Comprehensive Interventions for the acquisition and strengthening of skills in technical professions, through graded training and professional certification of technical skills

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22 December 2025
Invitation 024: This call is addressed to the SPECIAL AUTHORITY FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INDUSTRY, COMMERCE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SECTORS (EYDE-BEK) for the submission of project proposals (actions), in the framework of the ‘Competitiveness’ Programme and the ERDF and ‘ESF+’ Funds.
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“Produce Here” action pre-publication and consultation

13 November 2025
Pre-publication of the new action entitled "Produce here" with a total public expenditure of €50 million, which will be implemented using resources from the 2021-2027 Competitiveness Programme, was announced. The Action seeks to bolster domestic production, bolster exports and improve the international competitiveness of Greek SMEs, especially in sectors where there is an imbalance between domestic supply and demand in the market. The Action is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and national resources in the context of the 2021-2027 NSRF.
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‘Produce here’ action pre-publication and public consultation

13 November 2025
The objective of this Action is to bolster Greece's production base and international competitiveness in sectors with a high external focus by bolstering selected production sectors. This is a targeted intervention which seeks (a) to bolster the domestic production base in key sectors and (b) to support and expand the export orientation of Greek businesses. By increasing local production of products for which there is high international demand and improving export performance, the Action is expected to make a positive contribution to the Greek economy. At the same time, it seeks to strengthen domestic demand for Greek products by bolstering the competitiveness of Greek products at international level.
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Decision approving the results of evaluation of objections and 1st amendment to the decision approving the results of evaluation of applications to finance research projects under Intervention III: “Utilisation of research results” in the context of the Action entitled “Research – Innovation 2021-2027”

11 November 2025
The Decision approving the results of evaluation of objections and 1st amendment to the decision approving the results of evaluation of applications to finance research projects under Intervention III: "Utilisation of research results" in the context of the Action entitled "Research - Innovation 2021-2027" / "Competitiveness" Programme. According to the Decision, a total of 36 applications for financing were approved for Intervention III with a total subsidised budget of €26,675,835.13 and public expenditure of €15,407,518.84.
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New loans of €780 million to enterprises via the TEPIX III Fund and re-activation of the Loans Fund with a request to submit applications for financing

7 November 2025
The Alternate Minister of Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanassis, signed an amending decision to increase the resources of the Entrepreneurship Fund III (TEPIX III) adding an additional €200 million to further bolster SMEs and to expand access to financing for SMEs. This additional financing is allocated equally to the two branches of TEPIX III: the Loans Fund and the Guarantee Fund, thereby increasing the available budget of each Fund by €100 million.
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Start of operation of the Thessaly Natural Disasters Recovery Microloans Fund in the context of the TEPIX III Fund

31 October 2025
On 30.10.2025 applications began to be submitted for financing from the new Thessaly Natural Disasters Recovery Microloans Fund in the context of TEPIX III Fund. The Fund is a specialised financing tool which seeks to directly support small and micro enterprises in the Thessaly Region which were affected by Storm Daniel. With a budget of €12,000,000 the Action is financed by the Competitiveness Programme with co-financing from the European Social Fund (ESF+) and offers exceptionally favourable financing terms to allow businesses to recover.
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Thessaly Natural Disaster Recovery Microloans Fund

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30 October 2025
The Natural Disaster Recovery Microloans Fund was set up as part of the Entrepreneurship Fund III to provide micro and small enterprises and professionals in the Thessaly Region with working capital loans which can be combined with investment expenses under particularly favourable terms.
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Two-day event: NSRF “Opportunities for growth and support for the local community” in the Ionian Islands Region”, Kefalonia, 30-31 October 2025

27 October 2025
The General Secretariat for the NSRF of the Ministry of Economy & Finance is organising a two-day workshop in the Ionian Islands Region entitled 'NSRF: Opportunities for growth and support for the local community," which will take place on the island of Kefalonia (Kefalonia and Ithaca Chamber, 131 Vergoti Ave., Argostoli) on 30-31 October 2025. Among other things, the event will also present how the Competitiveness Programme bolsters local entrepreneurship and employment.
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New info-event about the action entitled “Extroversion of SMEs”

22 October 2025
As part of the information and communication measures for the Action entitled Extroversion of SMEs which is part of the 2021-2027 Competitiveness Programme (NSRF 2021-2027), a new info-event is being organised by EFEPAE and the Hellenic Development Agency (ELANET) in collaboration with the Panhellenic Exporters Association (PSE). 
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Hellenic Chips Competence Centre (HCCC) financed by the Digital Europe Programme in the context of the European Chips Act

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16 October 2025
ΕΥΔΕ ΒΕΚ 1: This Call is addressed to the Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association (HETIA) concerning the submission of project proposals (operations) to be included in and financed in the context of the Competitiveness Programme / European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Action SGP 1 - RSO1.1 - Action 1-1.1-08: Hellenic Chips Competence Centre. 
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Approval through the 13th Written Procedure of the Methodology and Evaluation Criteria for actions under Special Objective 1.1 of the Competitiveness Programme (Competence Centres, HCCC)

26 September 2025
Approval of the methodology and evaluation criteria for operations for the Actions entitled 'Competence Centres' (with the Hellenic General Secretariat for Research and Innovation (GSRI) as the Intermediary Body) and 'Hellenic Chips Competence Centre / HCCC' (with the Special Secretariat for Public Works (with the Special Service for the Management and Implementation of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection/EYDEVEK as the Intermediary Body) in the context of Priority 1 “Strengthening Research and Innovation” and Special Objective 1.1 “Developing and strengthening research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies (ERDF)”.
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The Competitiveness Programme (NSRF 2021-2027) gives enterprises a boost and paves the way for innovation!

23 September 2025
The video presents the major results of the Competitiveness Programme (NSRF 2021-2027), the way in which it supports thousands of Greek enterprises and creates the conditions for a stronger, more productive Greek economy and the actions expected to be taken. To date, 8 popular Actions have been published as part of the Programme with a total budget of €1.64 billion: "Basic Digital Transformation of SMEs," "Advanced Digital Transformation of SMEs," "Digital Transformation of Cutting-Edge SMEs," "Green Transformation of SMEs," "Green Productive Investment of SMEs," "Support for the Establishment and Operation of New SMEs," "Support for the Establishment and Operation of New Tourism SMEs," "Extroversion of SMEs" and more than 13,500 projects have been approved for financing.
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The Competitiveness Programme (NSRF 2021-2027) gives enterprises a boost and paves the way for innovation!

23 September 2025
The video presents the major results of the Competitiveness Programme (NSRF 2021-2027), the way in which it supports thousands of Greek enterprises and creates the conditions for a stronger, more productive Greek economy and the actions expected to be taken. To date, 8 popular Actions have been published as part of the Programme with a total budget of €1.64 billion: "Basic Digital Transformation of SMEs," "Advanced Digital Transformation of SMEs," "Digital Transformation of Cutting-Edge SMEs," "Green Transformation of SMEs," "Green Productive Investment of SMEs," "Support for the Establishment and Operation of New SMEs," "Support for the Establishment and Operation of New Tourism SMEs," "Extroversion of SMEs" and more than 13,500 projects have been approved for financing.
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The event entitled ‘From the NSRF to Resilient Societies’, in which the Competitiveness Programme Managing Authority took part, was successfully completed

11 September 2025
Στο πλαίσιο της συμμετοχής του Υπουργείου Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών στην 89η Διεθνή Έκθεση Θεσσαλονίκης, πραγματοποιήθηκε με επιτυχία, στις 06/09/2025, ειδική εκδήλωση της Γενικής Γραμματείας Διαχείρισης Τομεακών Προγραμμάτων ΕΤΠΑ, ΤΣ και ΕΚΤ με θέμα «Από το ΕΣΠΑ στις Ανθεκτικές Κοινωνίες: Δημιουργώντας Προοπτικές για την ανταγωνιστικότητα, την κοινωνική συνοχή, τις μεταφορές, το περιβάλλον & την πολιτική προστασία».
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Participation of the Competitiveness Programme Managing Authority in the event entitled ‘From the NSRF to Resilient Societies’ in the context of the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair

10 September 2025
As part of the Ministry of Economy & Finance's participation in the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair, a special event was successfully held on 6.9.2025 by the General Secretariat for the Management of ERDF, CF and ESF Sectoral Programmes on "From the NSRF to Resilient Societies: Creating prospects for competitiveness, social cohesion, transport, the environment and civil protection."
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Participation of the Competitiveness Programme Managing Authority in the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair (06-14/09/2025) and event entitled “From the NSRF to resilient societies”

1 September 2025
The Competitiveness Programme Managing Authority is set to participate in the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair, which will run from Saturday, 06/09/2025 to Sunday, 14/09/2025. More specifically, officials from the Authority will be available at Pavilion 15 of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, under the General Secretariat for Management of Sectoral Programs of ERDF, CF and ESF, ready to talk to the public about the Competitiveness Programme within the framework of the NSRF 2021-2027.
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