{"id":20577,"date":"2025-10-22T12:44:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T09:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.key-bsi.gr\/programma\/enterprise-innovate-in-epirus\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T13:38:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:38:34","slug":"enterprise-innovate-in-epirus","status":"publish","type":"programmata","link":"https:\/\/www.key-bsi.gr\/en\/programma\/enterprise-innovate-in-epirus\/","title":{"rendered":"“Enterprise – Innovate in Epirus”"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Call for the Action “Enterprise – Innovate in Epirus<\/strong>” has been published within the framework of the Epirus 2021 \u2013 2027 Program.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span>PURPOSE OF THE ACTION<\/a><\/div>

The main objective of the \"Enterprise - Innovate in Epirus\" call is to strengthen<\/p>\n

small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in improving productivity, competitiveness, extroversion, and the green transition of existing micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the Region of Epirus, operating in the priority sectors of the regional dimension of the National Smart Specialisation Strategy (ESEE 2021-2027).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span>ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES<\/a><\/div>

Beneficiaries of the action are Existing, Small, Micro, and Medium-sized Enterprises.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The basic conditions that must apply are the following:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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  1. They must have at least two (2) complete<\/strong> closed fiscal years for the years preceding the year of submission of the funding application. A closed complete fiscal year is defined as the year for which the appropriate tax forms (e.g., tax forms E3 & N) have been submitted to the AADE and which has a duration of 12 months.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. They operate substantially in Sectors of the Regional Dimension of the National Smart Specialisation Strategy (ESEE), i.e., they have, in the calendar year preceding the date of publication of the Call, a main NACE code or a NACE code with the highest revenues included in the call.<\/li>\n
  3. The proposed investment plan (investment NACE code)<\/strong> concerns at least one of the eligible NACE codes. It is clarified that the enterprise is not obliged to have the investment NACE code<\/strong> at the time of submitting the funding application, but must have it before submitting the first verification - certification request. <\/li>\n
  4. They must submit one and only one funding application per Tax Identification Number (TIN) for this Action.<\/li>\n
  5. They must operate in the Greek Territory and the action must be implemented entirely within the Region of Epirus.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. The financial contribution of the beneficiary of the aid must amount to at least 25% of the eligible expenses of the investment plan<\/strong>, either through own resources or through external financing.<\/li>\n
  7. They must operate legally<\/strong> possessing the appropriate licensing document, in accordance with current legislation and their supported activity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    The above conditions, in combination with the other conditions of the call, must be fully met.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    <\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span>ELIGIBLE SECTORS<\/a><\/div>

    The investment plans of the call must be demonstrably linked to at least one Priority of the Regional Dimension of the National Smart Specialisation Strategy to be eligible.<\/strong> Enterprises must operate substantially, i.e., have, in the calendar year preceding the date of publication of the Call, a main NACE code or a NACE code with the highest revenues<\/strong>, in the sectors of the regional dimension of the National Smart Specialisation Strategy 2021-2027, for the Region of Epirus:<\/p>\n

    - 01. Materials - Construction and Industry<\/strong><\/p>\n

    - 02. Tourism - Culture - Creative Industries<\/strong><\/p>\n

    - 03. Agri-food Chain<\/strong><\/p>\n

    - 04. Environment - Circular Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n

    - 05. Life Sciences - Health and Pharmaceuticals<\/strong><\/p>\n

    - 07. Sustainable Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n

    - 08. Digital Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n

    (Eligible activity codes are detailed in the call for action)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    <\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span>ELIGIBLE BUDGET <\/a><\/div>

    The call provides the option to choose the institutional framework for granting state aid,<\/p>\n

    either based on Regulation (EU) 651\/2014 (GBER)<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u2212 Article 14 \"Regional investment aid\",<\/p>\n

    \u2212 Article 18 \"Aid for consultancy services to SMEs\",<\/p>\n

    \u2212 Article 19 \"Aid for SME participation in trade fairs\"<\/p>\n

    \u2212 Article 41 \"Investment aid for promoting the production of energy from renewable sources, renewable hydrogen, and high-efficiency cogeneration\",<\/p>\n

    or based on Regulation (EU) 2023\/2831 (De minimis),<\/strong> as applicable.<\/p>\n

    The enterprise must compulsorily choose one of the two Regulations when submitting the funding application.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    ACTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    AID SCHEME<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    PUBLIC EXPENDITURE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Development of innovative and outward-looking entrepreneurship<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Reg. 2023\/2831 (De minimis) <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    \u20ac6,750,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Reg. 651\/2014 (GBER) <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    \u20ac8,250,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    The subsidized budget of investment plans is determined<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

    A) For investment plans with the option of choosing Reg. (EU) 2023\/2831 (De minimis) as the aid scheme upon submission of the funding application, the subsidized budget (total public and private expenditure) ranges from \u20ac100,000 to \u20ac500,000.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

    B) For investment plans with the option of choosing Reg. (EU) 651\/2014 (GBER) as the aid scheme upon submission of the funding application, the subsidized budget (total public and private expenditure) ranges from \u20ac200,000 to \u20ac800,000.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

    The subsidized budget of the investment plan cannot exceed the highest turnover, increased by 40%, which was achieved in one of the two closed fiscal years preceding the submission of the funding application.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    <\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span>ELIGIBLE EXPENSES<\/a><\/div>

    Expenses that can be included as eligible, provided they meet the conditions set out in the detailed call for action, are the following:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    Expense Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

    OPSKE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    EXPENSE Category\/Subcategory<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    REG. 2023\/2831 (De minimis) Notes\/Limits <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    REG. 651\/2014 (GBER)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    01<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Personnel expenses<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Using common<\/strong><\/p>\n

    support (Article 25 Reg. EU 1060\/2021)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Not eligible<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    01.09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Full payroll cost of newly hired personnel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 20% of the subsidized budget and up to \u20ac45,000 in total and \u20ac15,000\/FTE<\/p>\n

    New personnel 1 \u2013 3 FTEs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Not eligible<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    02<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Expenses for equipment, transport vehicles & instruments<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 100% of the subsidized budget<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 100% of the subsidized budget<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    02.05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Equipment for environmental protection and energy saving<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 60% of the subsidized budget<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 14 GBER. Up to 60% of the subsidized budget <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    02.06<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Other business equipment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 10% of the subsidized budget<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 14 GBER. Up to 10% of the subsidized budget <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    02.19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Digital office equipment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 10% of the subsidized budget<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 14 GBER. Up to 10% of the subsidized budget <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    02.20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Production & Mechanical Equipment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 100% of the subsidized budget<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 14 GBER. Up to 100% of the subsidized budget <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    02.22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Circular economy equipment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 40% of the subsidized budget<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 14 GBER. Up to 40% of the subsidized budget <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    02.23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Equipment for the installation of photovoltaic stations and storage systems for electricity production and coverage of own needs (self-production)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 40% of the subsidized budget<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 41 GBER Up to 40% of the subsidized budget<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    02.24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Electric Transport Means<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 40% of the subsidized budget and up to \u20ac50,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 14 GBER. Up to 40% of the subsidized budget and up to \u20ac50,000 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    03<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Expenses for Buildings, Land, Installations & Surrounding Area<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 60% of the subsidized budget<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 60% of the subsidized budget<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    03.10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Building interventions for environmental protection and saving energy, water, and waste treatment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 60% of the subsidized budget<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 14 GBER. Up to 60% of the subsidized budget <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    03.13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Buildings, facilities, and surrounding area<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 60% of the subsidized budget<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 14 GBER. Up to 60% of the subsidized budget <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    04<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Expenses for Service Provision<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 20% of the<\/strong><\/p>\n

    subsidized<\/strong><\/p>\n

    budget<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 20% of the subsidized budget<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    04.11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Consulting support for monitoring the implementation of the investment plan<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 4% of the subsidized budget and up to \u20ac8,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 18 GBER. Up to 4% of the subsidized budget and up to \u20ac10,000 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    04.17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Software\/Application installation, parameterization services - User training<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 10% of the subsidized budget<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 14 GBER. Up to 10% of the subsidized budget <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    04.18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Software supply\/use services under \"Software as a Service\", \"cloud computing\" or other similar regimes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 20% of the subsidized budget<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Not eligible<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    04.26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Packaging \u2013 Label \u2013 Branding Design Services<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 5% of the subsidized budget and up to \u20ac15,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 18 Up to 5% of the subsidized budget and up to \u20ac20,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    04.29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Technical Studies necessarily connected<\/p>\n

    with investment plan expenses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 5% of the<\/p>\n

    subsidized<\/p>\n

    budget and up to<\/p>\n

    \u20ac10,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 18<\/p>\n

    Up to 5% of the<\/p>\n

    subsidized<\/p>\n

    budget and<\/p>\n

    up to \u20ac10,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    06<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Software expenses<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 30% of the<\/strong><\/p>\n

    subsidized<\/strong><\/p>\n

    budget<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 30% of the<\/strong><\/p>\n

    subsidized<\/strong><\/p>\n

    budget<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    06.07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Software and usage rights (licenses)<\/p>\n

    of software programs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 30% of the<\/p>\n

    subsidized<\/p>\n

    budget<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 14 GBER.<\/p>\n

    Up to 30% of the<\/p>\n

    subsidized<\/p>\n

    budget.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    07<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Promotion, advertising & networking expenses<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to 20% of the<\/strong><\/p>\n

    subsidized<\/strong><\/p>\n

    budget<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Up to 20% of the<\/strong><\/p>\n

    subsidized<\/strong><\/p>\n

    budget<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    07.02<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Upgrade of existing website<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to \u20ac2,500<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Not eligible<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    07.04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Expenses for SME participation in trade<\/p>\n

    fairs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to \u20ac5,000\/fair<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Article 19 GBER<\/p>\n

    Up to \u20ac5,000\/fair<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    07.05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Creation of new website<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Up to \u20ac3,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Not eligible<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    09<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Indirect expenses<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    09.01<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Indirect Expenses (7% of eligible<\/p>\n

    direct expenses of the investment plan)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Mandatory category<\/p>\n

    Article 54 Reg. 1060\/2021<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Not eligible<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    The eligibility start date for expenses is the date of electronic submission of the funding application<\/strong> regardless of the chosen aid scheme.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    <\/strong><\/p>\n

    The duration of the investment plan implementation is set at twenty-four (24) months<\/strong> from the date of electronic notification of the final approval of the funding application (evaluation result or appeal evaluation result). Within 12 months from the date of electronic notification of the final approval of the funding application, the beneficiary submits a certification \u2013 verification request, which includes implementation of at least 30%<\/u> of the subsidized physical and financial object. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    <\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span>APPLICATION SUBMISSION<\/a><\/div>

    The electronic submission start date for funding applications is 2025-11-04<\/strong> and the end date is 2025-01-27<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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