Launch of the Green Business Innovation Programme in Greece
Ikke gå glipp av denne unike sjansen til å sjekke ut grønne markedsmuligheter i Hellas og finne interessante greske samarbeidspartnere!
For businesses and organisations in Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein:
The EEA-funded Green Business & Innovation programme will launch in Athens on 8 December 2026. The programme offers businesses and organisations from these countries opportunities to collaborate with Greek partners on green innovation and business development.
Over a five-year period, €24.8 million will be allocated to projects run by Greek businesses that deliver environmental benefits and increase competitiveness. A specific aim is to draw on expertise and capacity from these donor countries in the development projects. A substantial share of the partners’ costs will therefore be included in the project budgets.
Which businesses is this suitable for?
Companies with technologies, products and services that can contribute to sustainable growth and innovation in sectors where Greece is investing and has a high level of activity:
- Maritime sector and ports
- Aquaculture
- Other ocean-based activities
- Renewable energy and energy efficiency
- Green transition and circular economy
- Bioeconomy
Why visit Athens?
- Learn more about the programme and upcoming funding opportunities
- Find potential Greek partners and explore opportunities for joint green projects
- Discover where your technology, expertise and solutions can create value
- Build your network and explore opportunities in the Greek market
Register your interest and apply for travel support
Companies from the countries mentioned above that attend the event can apply for travel support.
Deadline to apply for travel support: 16 November 2026. View the current terms and conditions for travel support.
For Greek entities:
Don’t miss this chance to explore green business opportunities and cooperate with interesting partners in Greece!
On 8 December 2026, the EEA Grants funded Green Business & Innovation Programme in Greece will be launched in Athens, opening new opportunities for Greek companies to collaborate with entities from the Donor States (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) on green innovation and business development.
With EUR 24.8 million in programme funding, the programme will support green and blue innovation, circular solutions, enabling digital technologies and increased competitiveness in Greek businesses. Donor States entities can participate as project partners, bringing technology, expertise and solutions that complement the needs of Greek companies.
Who can benefit?
Companies with green or blue solutions and expertise interested in finding Greek partners and developing joint projects in areas such as maritime, aquaculture, circular economy, renewable energy, resource efficiency, marine environmental solutions and greener production processes.
Why join?
- Learn about the Programme and upcoming funding opportunities
- Find potential Greek partners and explore opportunities for joint green projects
- Identify where your technology, expertise and solutions can add value
- Build connections and explore opportunities in the Greek market
- 09:30 - 10:00Registration and coffee
- 10:00 - 10:40Greetings and opening remarks
- 10:40 - 11:20Programme overview and presentation of the two open calls
- 11:20 - 11:40Coffee break
- 11:40 - 11:50Programme video
- 11:50 - 12:50Thematic discussion: Green Maritime and Enabling Technologies
- 12:50 - 13:50Lunch
- 13:50 - 15:30Matchmaking session
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