The first (1st) Decision Approving Evaluation Results in the context of the ‘Strengthening the Establishment and Operation of New SMEs’ Action has been published, which concerns applications submitted to the Transition Regions (Attica and South Aegean). According to the Decision, of the 1072 applications submitted to the Transition Regions, with a requested grant budget of €171,497,647.60 and a requested public expenditure of €86,901,426.12, four hundred ninety-seven (497) applications for funding have been approved, with a total funded budget of €82,545,123.72 and public expenditure in the amount of €41,851,263.97.

We would like to notify interested parties that the deadline for the electronic submission of applications for Intervention II of the Action of Strategic Importance ‘Research – Innovate’ of the 'Competitiveness' Programme (NSRF 2021 – 2027) is today, Friday 20.09.2024, at 15:00.

The Extroversion of SMEs Action of the ‘Competitiveness’ Programme was pre-published, which encourages investment plans aimed at utilising and developing modern technologies, upgrading the products produced and/or the services provided, and their activities in general, with the aim of improving the competitiveness and openness of enterprises, their integration into international value chains, and strengthening the international presence of their products through their participation in trade fairs organised outside the Greek territory, in the EU and third countries.

The first (1st) Decision Approving Evaluation Results in the context of the ‘Strengthening the Establishment and Operation of New SMEs’ Action has been published, which concerns applications submitted to the Transition Regions (Attica and South Aegean). According to the Decision, of the 1072 applications submitted to the Transition Regions, with a requested grant budget of €171,497,647.60 and a requested public expenditure of €86,901,426.12, four hundred ninety-seven (497) applications for funding have been approved, with a total funded budget of €82,545,123.72 and public expenditure in the amount of €41,851,263.97.

The first (1st) amendment to the ‘Technology Transfer Unit/Office Networks’ Action of the ‘Competitiveness’ Programme was published, according to which the deadline for submitting proposals is extended to 17/01/2025, at 16:00.

The 3rd Meeting of the Monitoring Committee of the ‘Competitiveness 2021- 2027’ Programme in the context of the 2021-2027 NSRF was concluded in a very positive atmosphere on Monday, 02/12/2024, at ‘Titania’ Hotel, chaired by the General Secretary for Management of Sectoral Programs of ERDF, CF and ESF, Mr Giannis Zervos, as well as with the participation of General Secretaries, representatives of the political and executive structures in the intervention sectors of the Programme, NSRF management, coordination, and certification authorities, as well as related economic and social partners and the European Commission.

The Decision to Approve the Frequently Asked Questions – Answers file for the ‘Technology Transfer Units/Offices 2021-2027’ Action of the ‘Competitiveness 2021-2027’ Programme has been published to inform interested parties.

The 3rd Meeting of the Monitoring Committee of the ‘Competitiveness 2021-2027’ Programme will take place on Monday 2nd of December 2024 at 09:30 a.m. in Athens. The material of the file of the 3rd Monitoring Committee Meeting is available on the Programme's website, in the Monitoring Committee section where it will be updated with new/supplementary information until the day of the meeting.

The new Action ‘Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Greece and Cyprus’ has been published. The Action aims to bolster the scientific and technological collaboration between Greece and Cyprus 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 enhance access to other sources of funding for international scientific and research programmes.

Within the framework of the Competitiveness Programme NSRF 2021-2027, the ‘Technology Transfer Unit/Office Networks 2021-2027’ new action was published, with a total budget of  25 million Euros, with the country’s Research Organisations (Higher Education Institutions, Research Organisations) as Beneficiaries .

The first amendment of the ‘Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Greece – China’ Action of the 'Competitiveness' Programme has been published, extending the deadline for submission of electronic applications for funding until Thursday 31/10/2024 at 15:00.

The first (1st) amendment to the Call ‘Open Trade Centres (Phase II)’ of the ‘Competitiveness’ Programme has been published, according to which the deadline for submitting proposals is being extended until 29/11/2024, at 14:00.

The issuance by the EC of the Implementing Decision approving the Union’s financial contribution to the implementation of the ‘Alexandroupolis Independent Natural Gas System’ (INGS) Project, in the context of the EPAnEK Operational Programme 2014- 2020, is being announced by Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis.

We would like to notify interested parties that the deadline for the electronic submission of applications for Intervention II of the Action of Strategic Importance ‘Research – Innovate’ of the 'Competitiveness' Programme (NSRF 2021 – 2027) is today, Friday 20.09.2024, at 15:00.

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.