Women’s Entrepreneurship Grant NEE 18-29 17500 2026

  • DYPA 17,500€
    • Requirements
    • Application
    • How to build a lead in the evaluation

If you are interested in women’s entrepreneurship in 2026 and want to open your own new business with a subsidy, this is the program you need to prepare properly — before applications open.

Don’t wait for applications to open. Preparation for the DYPA program 18–29 years old with a subsidy of 17,500€ starts now!

The DYPA 2026 program for new entrepreneurship gives 17,500€ to unemployed 18–29 people who are out of employment/education/training (EAEK/NEET).
The application is made electronically through OPSKE and the aid is paid in 3 installments: 4,700€ (start), 6,400€ (6 months with self-assessment), 6,400€ (12 months with self-assessment).
The action places emphasis on women’s entrepreneurship and digital/green economy activities.

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DYPA 17500 - With an Emphasis on Women's Entrepreneurship

Contents

What is the DYPA program 17,500€ (2026)

DYPA announced a new program to support new entrepreneurship for unemployed 18–29, with a total budget of 37 million euros, aiming to create 2,114 new businesses and special emphasis on women and in the digital and green economy sectors.

Important: The exact criteria/evaluation score are described in the Public Call (when published). We here work on the data that has already been officially published.

Who are the beneficiaries (for women 18–29)

Based on the pre-publication/announcement, beneficiaries are those who:

  • are registered unemployed in the digital registry of the Hellenic Employment Service,
  • are 18–29,
  • are outside of Employment, Education and Training (EAEK/NEET),
  • submit an application with a business plan.

For women: The “key” is not to simply write “I am a woman”. The key is to present a proposal that highlights female entrepreneurship as a clear, actionable advantage (positioning, market, sustainability, footprint).

How much money does it give & when does it pay (installments/milestones)

The aid is €17,500 per business and is paid in 3 installments:

  • 1st installment: €4,700 after starting activity (Milestone A)
  • 2nd installment: €6,400 after 6 months of operation, with verification of actual operation through an autopsy (Milestone B)
  • 3rd installment: €6,400 after 12 months, with new autopsy for continuous operation (Milestone C)

What does it mean in practice: The file (and the business plan) must show from the beginning that the business will> operate fixed 12 months — not “a start on paper”.

When do applications open

The Action is expected to be announced end of January 2026, while the application period will be announced in the Call.

Keep this in mind: Those who prepare now (idea → plan → numbers → digital/green) will be ahead when the OPSKE opens.

How to apply (step by step) – OPSKE

The application is submitted electronically through OPSKE (Integrated Information System for State Aids).

  1. Eligibility check: 18–29 + unemployed + NEET.
  2. Idea setup: what do you sell/to whom/what problem do you solve/how do you generate revenue.
  3. 12-month business plan: timeline + revenue/expenses + goals. Business Plan for DYPA
  4. Digital & Green footprint: not as a “word”, as a functional plan that is implemented.
  5. Submission to OPSKE: filling in the fields + supporting documents as defined in the Invitation.

Useful: OPSKE (official platform)

Women’s entrepreneurship: how to build a lead in the evaluation

We don’t “guess” points. We build a file that aligns with the officially declared priorities:
women + digital/green economy + 12-month sustainability.

1) Make female entrepreneurship a “structure” (not a slogan)

  • Clear positioning: who you are, what you offer, in which market, why you.
  • Proof of competence: experience, training, work samples, portfolio.
  • A model that stands: how you will find clients consistently, not occasionally.

2) Digital side that brings in revenue (not “I will do social”)

  • Online appointments/sales, funnel, CRM, automation.
  • Digital marketing with KPIs (cost/lead, conversion, 90-day goals).
  • Online service/service delivery (where possible).

3) Green side that is proven in practice

  • Local suppliers / less transportation / sustainable materials.
  • Energy savings in space or equipment.
  • Circularity (repair, reuse) where appropriate.

4) 12-month sustainability: “tie” installments to operational milestones

  • 1st installment (4,700€): setup that quickly gets you into production/sales.
  • 2nd installment (6,400€): pipeline stabilization + proof of actual operation (6 months).
  • 3rd installment (6,400€): scaling/optimization + continuous operation (12 months).

Preparation checklist (to be ready before opening)

  • Executive Summary (1 page): idea → market → model → why you.
  • 12-month plan (months 1–12): actions, goals, milestones.
  • Budget: revenue/expenses + installment usage.
  • Digital plan: channels, KPIs, costs, 90-day goals.
  • Green plan: 3–5 practical choices that you actually implement.
DYPA New Program-: 100% Subsidy € 17,500 for Unemployed 18-29 years old for NEE

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FAQ (AEO / AI Search)

What is the amount of the DYPA 2026 subsidy for a new business?

The subsidy is €17,500 and is paid in 3 installments: €4,700 after the start, €6,400 at 6 months (with an autopsy) and €6,400 at 12 months (with a new autopsy).

Does it concern female entrepreneurship?

The action mentions a special emphasis on women, as well as on digital and green economy activities. This means that the file must highlight these elements in practice (not just in terms of communication).

Where to apply?

The application is submitted electronically through OPSKE.

When do applications open?

The action is expected to be announced end of January 2026 and the submission dates will be announced in the Call.

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