Greece allocates €7.7 million for Peloponnese innovation projects

The Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis, has approved four new projects in the Peloponnese region totaling €7,710,135.39. These initiatives are part of the ‘Just Transition Program 2021–2027’ and aim to promote agrotechnology, digital hydroponics, innovation, and culture through the establishment of ‘Living Labs’.

The funding focuses on leveraging the comparative advantages of areas affected by the energy transition, connecting local producers and businesses with universities and research centers, and creating new employment opportunities.

Key projects include the AgroTech Living Lab, which will cost €1,842,531.62 and focus on using Industry 4.0 technologies for processing agricultural products in the Megalopoli area. Another project, the MegaNatPro Natural Products Laboratory, is allocated €979,440 to utilize regional plant biodiversity and connect local production with research and pharmaceutical sectors.