From today at noon, online applications for funding for a new grant program for business initiatives to employ 3,220 young freelancers aged 30 to 45 in the Least Developed Regions (LDR) and the Western Macedonia region with a focus on the digital economy is beginning. The deadline for applications is Friday, December 2, 2022 at 15:00.

As stated in the message of the State Employment Service (PYPA), the action concerns the strengthening of new enterprises created from 01/01/2022 by former unemployed people aged 30-45 in underdeveloped regions (LDR). and the region of Western Macedonia. The emphasis will be placed on enterprises operating in the sectors of the digital economy.

– 1st installment of 4,000 euros after approval of the funding application

– 2nd installment 5400 euros, after the end of the first semester from the beginning

– 3rd installment 5400 euros, after the end of the second semester from the beginning

Interested persons apply for funding exclusively through the State Assistance Information System (SIA) of the Ministry of Development and Investment at https://www.ependyseis.gr.

The total budget of the program is 47,656,000 euros and is co-financed by the Greek State and the European Social Fund under the Operational Program “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation-EPANEK 2014-2020”.

The process, methodology and criteria for evaluating applications are detailed in the public call.

For more information, those interested can visit the address: https://www.dypa.gov.gr/proghrammata-anoikhta.