Ministry of Development: 65.2 million euros in the Recovery Plan for the support of the “New Industrial Parks” project

The National Recovery and Sustainability Plan included the public financial support project of 65.2 million euros for “New Industrial Parks” project of the General Secretariat of Industry of the Ministry of Development and Investment.

The project concerns the development of new “digitally smart and green” industrial parks, the expansion and upgrading of existing ones, as well as the consolidation and organization of informal industrial groupings, supporting the promotion of the Industry 4.0 transformation initiative in Greece.

Part of the project concerns the creation – upgrade – rehabilitation of about 9 industrial parks across the country, with a total budget of 65.2 million euros. In addition, the corresponding approval of financial support amounting to 35 million euros in the framework of the National Plan for Recovery and Sustainability “Greece 2.0”, for the development of the Technology Park “ThessINTEC” in the region of Thessaloniki.

The project has been characterized as “Strategic Importance” and is implemented in collaboration with the Strategic Contracts Unit of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF).

According to the relevant announcement of the Ministry of Development, the goal of the project “New Industrial Parks” is to create the appropriate infrastructure that will enhance the competitiveness of Greek industry, will support its green and digital transition, while providing the necessary tools to address horizontal industry issues. At the same time, the planned strengthening and upgrading of the existing Industrial Parks provides the possibility of implementing projects, among others, energy efficiency, use of renewable energy sources and promotion of electric mobility.

“The project will benefit the Greek economy and society as a whole, as it will contribute to the overall development of manufacturing and entrepreneurship, through the creation of a favorable business environment and the necessary infrastructure that will increase production, reduce costs and improve waste management. as well as transport and environmental management. At the same time, it is expected to attract investments and international collaborations, as well as the creation of new jobs throughout the region. “Already for 2022, 11 million euros have been credited to support existing parks, in order to implement energy efficiency projects”, it is pointed out.

The development and operation of Industrial Parks will be supported by a new legislative framework, which is being developed by the General Secretariat of Industry and will soon be put up for public consultation.

The project is implemented in the framework of the National Recovery and Sustainability Plan “Greece 2.0” with the funding of the European Union – NextGenerationEU.