DYPA €17,500 for unemployed 18–29 (NEET/EAEK) – Applications January 2026
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Last updated: 18/01/2026 -
Note: The URL states “17,000/2025” for historical reasons. The current amount/cycle concerns 17,500€ and applications January 2026.
DYPA €17,500 for unemployed 18–29: this is the new program (NNE) that will be announced in January 2026 and will finance a new business in 3 installments through OPSKE.
Update 18/12/2025: DYPA announced (17/12/2025) the pre-publication of the new entrepreneurship program for unemployed 18–29. The amount was “locked” at €17,500, the announcement comes in January 2026 and the installments are €4,700 + €6,400 + €6,400. This article has been fully updated based on official data.
Sources: DYPA / NSRF Pre-publication.
What is the new DYPA (former OAED) program 17,500€ (NNE) for 18–29
DYPA announces within January 2026 the “Comprehensive program to support new entrepreneurship for unemployed 18–29”, with an emphasis on women and on activities of the digital and green economy. The goal of the program is to support new businesses from 2,114 unemployed people, within a 12-month action.
Quick answer: DYPA €17,500 (NNE) for unemployed 18–29 – Applications Jan. 2026
If you are unemployed 18–29 and are not in employment, education or training (EAEK/NEET), you can apply for €17,500 to create a NNE (New Enterprise). The application is made exclusively electronically through OPSKE, and the aid is paid in 3 installments with operational checks at 6 and 12 months.
Do you want to go prepared and not “get lost” in the OPSKE?
We prepare a 12-month customized Business Plan and guide you for submission, so that you can document “real operation” at 6/12 month milestones.
- ✓12-month structure (income/expenses/goals) + organization for 6/12-month audits
- ✓Guidance for OPSKE & supporting documents (no missed moves)
- ✓Emphasis on operational documentation (this “unlocks” the installments)
Women’s Entrepreneurship 2026: DYPA emphasizes — how do you take advantage of it
The new DYPA program for unemployed people 18–29 gives a clear emphasis on women.
Don’t wait for the OPSKE to open to get started.
Set up a business plan now that demonstrates real and continuous operation in 12 months,
because that’s where the installments and checks “click”.
What to do today: prepare a Business Plan for DYPA 17,500€ (5 steps)
- Write in 3 sentences what you sell and why they choose you (problem → solution → result).
- Set up a 12-month plan (income/expenses/goals per month) to be ready for 6/12-month audits.
- Organize proof of operation: headquarters, equipment, basic procedures, documents.
- Put in a simple but clear marketing plan that brings customers in 30–60 days.
- Keep 1–2 alternative scenarios of activity/KAD until the Public Invitation is issued.
Who are beneficiaries for New Employment: unemployed 18–29 EAEK/NEET in DYPA
Tip: Do not “lock in” specific evaluation terms before the Public Call.
Build the operating plan and revenue model first — these do not change.
Digital & Green Economy: what does it mean in practice and which projects “write” in the program
The program emphasizes activities belonging to the digital and/or green economy.
Use examples to formulate an idea and business plan, but
wait for the Public Call for the final eligible KADs.
Digital economy examples (indicative): ideas for DYPA 17,500€
- E-shop / online services
- Digital marketing, SEO, advertising, content creation
- Web design / development, IT support, automation (CRM, funnels)
- Online education / mentoring, digital products
- Data/analytics services, reporting, dashboards
Green economy examples (indicative): ideas for new businesses
- Recycling, reuse, upcycling, repairs
- Eco products / packaging, waste reduction
- Energy/resource saving services
- Environmental services / sustainable practices
- Local “green” solutions (e.g. plastic reduction, recycling organization)
How to write it in the Business Plan without “locking” the KAD before the Public Invitation
- Write 1 paragraph: what you do + what benefit you create (time/cost/energy/waste).
- Choose 3 KPIs (e.g. customers/month, revenue/month, cost or waste reduction).
- Show how you will bring the first sales/contracts in 30–60 days.
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The DYPA emphasizes female entrepreneurship and digital/green economy projects.
You save time by setting up a 12-month Business Plan now, operating documentation for 6/12-month audits
and ready steps for OPSKE.
Participation criteria & eligible activities (what applies now – what will be locked in the Invitation)
✅ What we know for sure so far
- You are unemployed 18–29 and you are registered in the DYPA digital registry.
- You belong to EAEK/NEET (you are not working, not studying and not participating in training).
- You create a new business (NNE) and keep it in operation for 12 months.
- You submit an application electronically through OPSKE, with a business plan.
- You receive €17,500 in 3 installments (€4,700 + €6,400 + €6,400) with confirmation of operation at 6 and 12 months.
- You give priority (where it benefits you) to digital/green economy activities and to female entrepreneurship.
Keep this in mind: the program "pays" as long as you prove that the business is actually and continuously operating.
🌿 What will the Public Invitation request/define (40–55 words)
- KAD and who is eligible
- Legal forms/schemes (e.g. individual, OE/EU, IKE, etc.)
- Limitations/Exceptions of the call
- Evaluation criteria and scoring
- Justifications and documentation of operation
🚀 What are you doing now (to be ready before the call opens)
- Choose an activity that "fits" in the digital and/or green economy.
- Create a 1-page summary: what do you sell, to whom, why do they prefer you, how do you generate revenue.
- Set up a 12-month operating plan (revenue/expenses/goals per month).
- Prepare proof of operation: headquarters, equipment, documents, basic procedures.
- Keep 2 KAD/format scenarios up to to issue the Invitation.
Do you want a ready-made folder? Business Plan for DYPA (NNE) →
Instalments & payment milestones (17,500€)
The aid is paid gradually, as long as you prove that the business is really and continuously operating.
| Milestone | Amount | When paid | What is checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milestone A | €4,700 | After starting activity. | Basic start & operation data. |
| Milestone B | €6,400 | After completing 6 months operation. | Verification of actual operation through autopsy. |
| Milestone C | €6,400 | After completing 12 months of operation. | New autopsy to confirm
Who will be the beneficiaries?
Beneficiaries are unemployed registered in the digital registry of DYPA, aged 18–29, who are out of Employment, Education and Training (EAEK/NEET) and submit a funding application with business plan. Important: The exact application start/end date and detailed evaluation criteria will be announced in the Public Invitation. Criteria and eligible activities
How to apply (OPSKE) – stepsYou submit the application exclusively electronically through OPSKE. Use this flow to avoid getting “stuck” in the submission:
What to prepare now (to be ready on day 1)
CTA (MegaProfit)Do you want to press “Submit” without risk? At MegaProfit, we prepare a business plan with the aim of passing an assessment and “locking in” the installments with real operation for 12 months. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)When do applications for the DYPA program 17,500€ open? (18–29);The announcement is expected within January 2026. The exact start/end date of applications will be announced in a later bulletin/Public Invitation. How does DYPA pay the €17,500?DYPA pays 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. What does EAEK/NEET mean?It means that you are not working, not studying and not participating in training. Where do I apply?You apply exclusively electronically through OPSKE. Can I participate if I am already an entrepreneur?No, it only concerns new businesses that will be established through the program. Do I need to have a business plan?Yes, a 🚀
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