Great opportunities and opportunities that Greek SMEs, through the use of resources of 1 billion euros for their green and digital transformation, presented the Eurobank by organizing an online conference on the topic NSRF 2021-2027: 1 billion euros at the disposal of 56,000 enterprises, with the keynote speaker – Deputy. Minister of Development and Investment Yannis Tsakiri. The event is organized in connection with the launch of two new promotions NSRF 2021-2027, SME Digital Transformation and SME Green Transition with a budget of €300 million and €700 million respectively. More than 1,100 business representatives who participated also had the opportunity to learn about the Eurobank Development service and product package, the bank’s innovative program to support businesses investing under co-financing programs from Greece and the European Union. During the discussion, Eurobank Deputy General Director Andreas Athanasopoulos emphasized the bank’s commitment to making a practical contribution to the investment awakening of the private sector and especially small and medium enterprises. Eurobank Retail Banking General Manager Yakovos Giannaklis, highlighting the need for targeted leadership, advice and competitive financing, detailed the Eurobank Development banking and non-banking services network, which provides comprehensive business support, from drafting from design to the final stage of financing and implementation of each investment project.

Through Eurobank Development, the bank, in particular, provides:

– Information: Advisory support to entrepreneurs in choosing the right program or promotion through a network of professional consultants in branches and the innovative Eurobank v-banking service. This process is aided by the Business Check Up app, which allows each business to check their eligibility for active development programs.

– Partnership: third-party consulting companies can support the creation and submission of an investment portfolio at preferential prices for bank clients.

– Rapid Loan Pre-Approval: The Bank immediately reviews the loan pre-approval request from each business that has applied for the development program.

– Private participation cover: Through a range of competitive instruments, the bank finances private participation in any viable investment project, providing liquidity at low cost or even with less collateral.

– Subsidy discount: The Bank allows businesses to start their investment immediately, providing additional funds through the grant discount, if this becomes possible under the relevant program.