With an overall budget of €3.9 billion, the 'Competitiveness' Programme (NSRF 2021-2027) supports thousands of Greek enterprises and fosters the conditions to make Greece’s economy stronger and more productive. More specifically, it offers crucial opportunities to new and existing SMEs, concurrently supporting their extroversion in international markets.

The 4th Amendment – Extension of the Invitation for submission of applications for funding under the Action of Strategic Importance “Research – Innovate 2021-2027” of the 'Competitiveness' Programme (NSRF 2021 – 2027) has been published, extending the deadline for submission of electronic applications for Intervention II through Friday, 20/09/2024 at 15:00. 

The new version of the file showing the planned Invitations for submission of proposals under the 'Competitiveness' Programme 2021-2027 has been announced.

The Managing Authority of the 'Competitiveness' Programme is set to participate in the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair, which will run from Saturday, 07/09/2024 through Sunday, 15/09/2024.

The 3rd Amendment – Extension of the Invitation for submission of applications for funding under the Action of Strategic Importance “Research – Innovate 2021-2027” of the 'Competitiveness' Programme (NSRF 2021 – 2027) has been published; according to the amendment, the deadline for Intervention II is extended through Friday, 13/09/2024 at 15:00. 

The 2nd Amendment – Extension of the Invitation for the Action “Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Greece – Germany” of the 'Competitiveness' Programme has been published, extending the deadline for submission of electronic applications for funding through Wednesday 11/09/2024 at 15:00. 

The new Action “Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Greece and China” has been published. The Action aims to bolster the scientific and technological collaboration between Greece and China and address the needs of enterprises and other bodies active in the research and innovation ecosystem, covering the widest possible spectrum of potential Beneficiaries. The collaboration will generate a dynamic that will facilitate the establishment of researcher networks and strengthen existing partnerships. It is projected to be able to widen access to other sources of funding for international scientific and research programmes.

The Action “Adaptation Plans for SMEs with Employment Capacity of 20-50 Annual Labour Units (ALU)” of the 'Competitiveness' Programme has been pre-published; the action concerns support for SMEs with an employment capacity of 20-50 employees (Annual Labour Units – ALU) in developing and implementing adaptation plans to address the demands of modern organisational operation and personnel skill development, with special focus on issues of “green” management, digital modernisation, extroversion and supply chain management.

The 2nd amendment to the Invitation for submission of applications for funding under the Action of Strategic Importance “Research – Innovate 2021-2027” of the 'Competitiveness' Programme (NSRF 2021 – 2027) has been published; according to the amendment, potential beneficiary enterprises must, at the time of disbursement of the aid, be either duly seated or have a branch office in the Greek territory in which the aid is localised, according to the Application for Funding.

The 1st Amendment-Extension of the Invitation for the Action “Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Greece and Germany” of the 'Competitiveness' Programme has been published, extending the deadline for submission of electronic applications for funding through Wednesday 04/09/2024 at 15:00. In addition, the amendment of the Invitation includes changes regarding the implementation process, the evaluation and approval of amendments, the required documentation for approval of applications for funding etc.

The 1st Amendment – Extension of the Invitation for submission of applications for funding under the Action of Strategic Significance “Research – Innovate” of the 'Competitiveness' Programme (NSRF 2021 – 2027) has been published; according to the amendment, applications for funding under all Interventions of the Action may be submitted to the Integrated State Aid Management Information System (iSAMIS) starting Thursday, 06/06/2024 at 12:00, with the following deadlines:

An event is set to be held on Wednesday, 3 July at the Athens Conservatoire, titled “NSRF 2014-2020: Major Development Impact for All”. The event will feature the presentation of the extent and impact of the NSRF, the projects and actions of which have made a decisive contribution to the overall development of Greece’s economy and society. The event will also be streamed online; link and details to follow. Opening remarks will be made by the Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kostis Chatzidakis and the Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis. The Special Secretary for Management of ERDF & Cohesion Fund Programmes, Giorgos Zervos, will chair the discussion titled “Entrepreneurship: the driving force of the Greek economy”.

The fifth (5th) amendment to the Invitation for submission of applications for funding under the Action “Strengthening the Establishment and Operation of New Tourism SMEs” has been published; according to the amendment, interested parties may submit an administrative appeal (internal appeal under the meaning of article 25 of Law 2690/1999) exclusively through the iSAMIS within a deadline of ten (10) days from the day following notification of the final evaluation results as depicted in the Decision to Approve Evaluation Results.

The fifth (5th) amendment to the Invitation for submission of applications for funding under the Action “Strengthening the Establishment and Operation of New SMEs” has been published; according to the amendment, interested parties may submit an administrative appeal (internal appeal under the meaning of article 25 of Law 2690/1999) exclusively through the iSAMIS within a deadline of ten (10) days from the day following notification of the final evaluation results as depicted in the Decision to Approve Evaluation Results.

The induction of European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) Bodies within the framework of the Invitation “Development of Network for European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHS) funded through the “Digital Europe” Programme” of the 'Competitiveness' Programme has been completed.

EquiFund II is a Fund-of-Funds with portfolio of €200 million, which aims to support innovative enterprises active in two promising sectors of Greece’s economy: a) Life sciences & Healthcare and b) Sustainability & Social impact. The initiative will support these enterprises to enable better access to equity funding and increase their competitiveness by making full use of their development potential.

A Manual has been uploaded to the Integrated State Aid Management Information System (iSAMIS) of the Ministry of Development and Investments, explaining all the required steps interested parties need to follow to submit an application for funding under the Action of Strategic Importance “RESEARCH – INNOVATE” of the 'Competitiveness' Programme.

The new Action “Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Greece and Germany” has been published. The Action aims to strengthen the extroversion and competitiveness of the research and innovation system through the development of co-operations between research organisations and enterprises of other countries. More specifically, the Action aims to promote and bolster the collaboration between research organisations and enterprises in Greece and Germany, which employ highly educated scientific personnel. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research is the competent authority for Germany.

Interested parties may begin submitting their electronic applications for funding under all the Interventions of the Action of Strategic Importance “RESEARCH – INNOVATE” of the 'Competitiveness' Programme starting tomorrow, Thursday 06 June 2024 at 12:00.

The invitation for submission of applications for funding under the Action of Strategic Importance “Research – Innovate” of the 'Competitiveness' Programme (NSRF 2021 – 2027) has been published. The Action will be implemented by the Special Research and Innovation Action Management and Implementation Service (EYDE EK).

The Invitation for Submission of Applications for Funding of research projects under the single Action for Research & Innovation “Research – Innovate” of the Competitiveness Programme (NSRF 2021-2027) was signed by the Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis, an announcement by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance stated.

The Vice-President of the European Investment Bank EIB, Ioannis Tsakiris, the Alternative Minister of National Economy & Finance, Nikos Papathanasis and the Chief Executive of the EIB, Marjut Falkstedt have signed the agreement for the new EquiFund II, to be implemented through the Programme “Competitiveness 2021-2027”.

The minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Chatzidakis and the alternate minister Nikos Papathanasis presented the draft legislation on the Public Investment Development Programme at a Press Conference today, an announcement by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance stated.

A day event titled “SKILLS CENTRES – Modern Innovation Support Structures” is set to be held on Friday, 17 March 2024 at the Leonidas Zervas Auditorium of the National Hellenic Research Foundation. The focus of the event will be presenting the results of the ten projects included in the Action “SKILLS CENTRES”.

All Acts by Bodies participating in the framework of the Invitation “Modernising business support services” of the 'Competitiveness' Programme have been included.

The competition stage for the 17th RegioStars​ awards of the European Commission for 2024 has begun. Applications for participation may be submitted through 31 May 2024.

The new version of the file showing the planned Invitations for submission of proposals under the 'Competitiveness' Programme 2021-2027 has been announced.