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Call for applications for funding for the Action: I Innovate in Crete – Support for new innovative businesses in the Region of Crete

The Special Program Management Service “CRETE” has announced a Call for applications for funding for Action 1.1.2.1:

“Support for new innovative businesses in the Region of Crete “I Innovate in Crete””.

The action aims to strengthen new and emerging innovative businesses in Crete, with an emphasis on sectors such as tourism, agri-food, the environment, energy, health and digital technologies.

Beneficiaries:
Very small and small enterprises, in two categories:  Category 1 – Start-up enterprises and Category 2 – Existing/new enterprises starting in the AADE from 1/1/2021 onwards

Aid intensity

The percentage of Public Funding   amounts to 75% of the subsidized budget, while the remaining amount is covered by private participation.

General Categories of Eligible Expenditures

  • Equipment, Transport & Instrument Expenses
  • Expenditures for Buildings, Land, Facilities & Surroundings Space
  • Expenses for the Provision of Services
  • Software Expenses
  • Display, promotion & networking
  • Patents
  • Indirect costs

The grant budget of each proposal can range from €30,000 to €150,000.

Submission of applications: From 29/09/2026 13:00 to 30/11/2026 15:00

The detailed invitation follows, while you can find the terms of participation on the “CRETE” Program website.

Source: ibo.crete.gov.gr