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THALIA: Foundations of Change, Prosperity, Equality and Development

Programme “THALIA 2021-2027” constitutes a multi-annual, multi-fund development Programme that was drawn up in accordance to the Article 22 of the Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 (Common Provisions Regulation – CPR), outlining the development strategy for the utilisation of the resources allocated to Cyprus through the Cohesion Policy Funds, for the period 2021-2027.

The total budget of the Programme amounts to €1.81 billion, of which €968 million comes from the EU Cohesion Policy Funds, while the remaining €842 million is the national contribution.

The sponsorship amounts reach up to 70% for young men and women aged 18-29 years, while for men aged 30-50 and women aged 30-55 the  amount will reach the 60%.

The sponsorship is calculated on the cost of the eligible costs of the investment (Equipment, Special Facilities, Buildings – construction, purchase, renovation-configuration of spaces, Projection-Promotion and Other Expenses), with a maximum eligibility.

Budget per company: €120.000

POTENTIAL BENEFICIARIES:

• Young men and women from the age group of 18-29 years
• Men from 30 to 50 years old
• Women from 30 to 55 years old who have not had a business activity in the last six (6) months before submitting an application

Further details in the Greek text.