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Just Transition Fund Greece (ESDIM): Eligible Activity Codes for the 4 New 2026 Actions
Greece has opened four Just Transition Fund actions (Reg. EU 2021/1056) financing investment plans in the mainland ESDIM transition regions — two for SMEs (existing / new & under-formation) and two for large enterprises. For foreign investors evaluating Greek production, health or technology projects, the first gating question is always the same: is the activity code eligible? This site processed the official Annexes XIV & XVIII and answers it per code.
The eligibility profile at a glance
The list — common to all four actions, 4,144 eight-digit KAD 2025 codes across 53 sectors — has a clear productive orientation: food & beverage manufacturing (319 codes), fabricated metal products (162), human health services (150), information technology (30), plus broad coverage of machinery, plastics, chemicals and selected tourism. Retail trade and primary agricultural production are excluded. Each of the four action pages lists the eligible codes sector-by-sector with official NACE 2.1 sector descriptions:
Check a code in 10 seconds — no Greek required
Open the eligibility checker and type the 8-digit code (dots optional). Eligible codes light up all four ESDIM badges plus any other of the nine tracked Greek programmes. Remember: code eligibility is necessary but not sufficient — location within the ESDIM regions, size criteria and scoring apply per the official call texts.
FAQ
What is the Just Transition Fund (ESDIM) in Greece?
An EU fund (Regulation 2021/1056) financing investment in Greek regions affected by de-lignitisation and the transition to a climate-neutral economy. In 2026 four actions are open: existing SMEs, new & under-formation SMEs, existing large enterprises, and new & under-formation large enterprises.
Which activity codes are eligible?
Annexes XIV and XVIII of the calls define a common list corresponding to 4,144 eight-digit KAD 2025 codes, with a strong productive focus: food manufacturing (319 codes), metal products (162), health services (150), IT (30). Retail trade and primary agriculture are excluded.
Is an eligible code enough to receive funding?
No — it is a necessary but not sufficient condition. Each action sets additional criteria: implementation region, enterprise size, budget thresholds and evaluation scoring. Verify your code first, then review the full call terms with your advisor.
How do I check a specific code in English?
Enter the 8-digit code in the eligibility checker (numeric input, language-independent). If eligible, the four ESDIM action badges appear instantly, alongside any other of the nine tracked Greek programmes.
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Eligibility source: Annexes XIV & XVIII of the ESDIM/JTF calls. For binding terms consult the official call documents.