Managing Authority, Programme EPIRUS

What Managing Authority, Programme EPIRUS does

The Managing Authority of Programme EPIRUS (Ε.Υ.Δ. Προγράμματος «Ήπειρος») is a Greek government authority operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Development and Competitiveness, established under Article 13 of Greek Law 4314/2014 and headquartered in Ioannina, Greece. As the designated Managing Authority, it holds the exclusive legal mandate to manage, monitor, and control EU co-financed regional development programmes for the Epirus region. The authority currently administers two programming periods — the legacy 2014-2020 Operational Programme (€566.5 million total budget, €354.7 million in expenditures, 108 project calls, 5,371 integrated projects) and the active 2021-2027 Programme «Ipiros» — and additionally serves as an Intermediate Managing Body for the Agricultural Rural Development Programme (ΠΑΑ) 2014-2020 and the environmental sector of the Transport, Environment and Sustainable Development Operational Programme (ΥΜΕΠΕΡΑΑ).

Its core operational product is the Integrated Information System (ΟΠΣ ΕΣΠΑ), used for processing project applications, monitoring implementation, and executing payments. It distributes EU structural funds through open calls for proposals (προσκλήσεις), manages a project integration system (Εντάξεις Έργων), and provides Technical Assistance and Publicity/Communication support services to beneficiaries. Core beneficiaries are the municipalities of Epirus (Ioannina, Arta, Preveza, Thesprotia), with secondary beneficiary groups including rural development actors, SMEs, and regional citizens served through social, healthcare, education, and environmental projects.

The business model is non-commercial: the authority is a public administration body funded through the EU Multiannual Financial Framework and Greek national co-financing rather than through pricing of products or services. Revenue is therefore reported as null, with all measurable economic activity captured in the form of programme budgets and expenditures. The authority employs 19 staff, coordinates with the Region of Epirus, ΕΕΤΑΑ Α.Ε., the national ESPA framework, and the European Commission, and operates marketing channels including an official website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, an email newsletter, and the national Diavgeia transparency portal.

Name

Managing Authority, Programme EPIRUS

Legal name

Ειδική Υπηρεσία Διαχείρισης Ε.Π. Περιφέρειας Ηπείρου

Website

https://espa-epirus.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Managing Authority of Programme EPIRUS is a Greek government authority designated under Law 4314/2014 to exclusively manage EU co-financed regional development programmes for the Epirus region, administering €566.5M in legacy 2014-2020 funding and the active 2021-2027 cycle for municipalities, SMEs, and regional beneficiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ioannina (Ιωάννινα)

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Managing Authority, Programme EPIRUS is a Greek government authority that manages and monitors EU co-financed regional operational programmes for the Epirus region. It administers the current Programme Epirus 2021-2027 and the legacy Regional Operational Programme Epirus 2014-2020, publishing calls for proposals, evaluating and integrating approved projects, processing payments, and providing technical assistance and publicity guidance to beneficiaries. Its offerings are funded through EU Structural Funds and distributed via open public calls.

Product overview

Managing Authority, Programme EPIRUS (Ε.Υ.Δ. Προγράμματος Ηπείρου) is a Greek government authority responsible for managing and monitoring EU-funded regional operational programmes. It operates two main EU programmes: the current Πρόγραμμα Ηπείρος 2021-2027 and the legacy Επιχειρησιακό Πρόγραμμα Ηπείρου 2014-2020. The authority manages funding calls (Προσκλήσεις), integrates projects (Εντάξεις Έργων), and provides Technical Assistance and Communication support services to beneficiaries. This is a public administration service, not a commercial product company.

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Products and services

• Programme Epirus 2021-2027 (Πρόγραμμα Ήπειρος 2021-2027) Current EU regional operational programme for Epirus covering 2021-2027, managed by the authority, funding projects in innovation, resilience, social cohesion, and quality of life. Open to eligible beneficiaries including municipalities, public entities, NGOs, and private enterprises in the Epirus region.
• Regional Operational Programme Epirus 2014-2020 (Επιχειρησιακό Πρόγραμμα Ηπείρου 2014-2020) Previous EU regional operational programme for Epirus 2014-2020, approved December 18, 2014, covering public infrastructure, environment, social services, health, education, and SME support. Administered 108 project calls and 5,371 integrated projects with a total budget of €566.5 million.
• Project Integration System (Εντάξεις Έργων) System for managing integrated projects under the EU operational programmes, tracking project status, beneficiaries, and implementation progress across the 2014-2020 and 2021-2027 programming periods.
• Technical Assistance (Τεχνική Βοήθεια) Technical support services for beneficiaries including guides, manuals, FAQ, and helpdesk support for managing EU-funded projects under both programming periods.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Επιχειρησιακό Πρόγραμμα Αγροτικής Ανάπτυξης (ΠΑΑ) 2014-2020coreOthersAccording to Article 13 of Law 4314/2014, the Managing Authority is designated as an Intermediate Managing Body (ΕΦΔ) for exercising competencies of other Operational Programmes. Specifically, it manages the Agricultural Rural Development Programme (ΠΑΑ) 2014-2020 for actions under the rural development programme.
• Επιχειρησιακό Πρόγραμμα Υποδομών Μεταφορών, Περιβάλλον και Αειφόρος Ανάπτυξη (ΥΜΕΠΕΡΑΑ) - Τομέας ΠεριβάλλοντοςcoreOthersThe Managing Authority serves as Intermediate Managing Body for the Environment sector of the Transport, Environment and Sustainable Development Operational Programme (ΥΜΕΠΕΡΑΑ), managing environment-related projects co-funded by the Cohesion Fund.
• Ελληνική Εταιρεία Τοπικής Ανάπτυξης και Αυτοδιοίκησης (ΕΕΤΑΑ Α.Ε.)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEETAA provides specialized services including the provision and training of intercultural mediators deployed to Community Centres (Κέντρα Κοινότητας) across the Epirus region.
• ΕΣΠΑ (Εθνικό Στρατηγικό Πλαίσιο Ανάπτυξης)coreOthersThe national ESPA framework coordinates all EU structural fund programmes in Greece, including the Epirus regional programme managed by this authority.
• Περιφέρεια ΗπείρουcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Region of Epirus is the primary beneficiary and partner, with the Managing Authority overseeing EU-funded projects within the regional boundaries. The Regional Authority coordinates with municipalities and local stakeholders for programme implementation.
• Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση - Ευρωπαϊκά Διαρθρωτικά και Επενδυτικά ΤαμείαcoreOthersThe EU provides the structural fund resources (ERDF, ESF, CF) through the European Structural and Investment Funds framework. The Managing Authority ensures compliance with EU regulations and reporting requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ΕΥΔ ΕΠ Περιφέρειας Κεντρικής Μακεδονίας (Managing Authority of OP Central Macedonia): Manages EU structural funds for the Central Macedonia region under the identical institutional framework as Programme EPIRUS. Comparable mandate, organizational design, and operating model for administering a Greek regional operational programme.
• ΕΥΔ ΕΠ Περιφέρειας Θεσσαλίας (Managing Authority of OP Thessaly): Manages EU structural funds for the Thessaly region under the same Greek legal framework as Programme EPIRUS. Comparable as a peer regional Managing Authority administering EU structural funds across comparable geographic and demographic scope.
• ΕΥΔ ΕΠ Περιφέρειας Δυτικής Ελλάδας (Managing Authority of OP Western Greece): Manages EU structural funds for the Western Greece region under Greek Law 4314/2014. Directly comparable to Programme EPIRUS as a peer regional Managing Authority with similar mandate, scale, and operational structure for EU structural fund administration.
• ΕΥΔ ΕΠ Περιφέρειας Κρήτης (Managing Authority of OP Crete): Manages EU structural funds for the Crete region with the same legal foundation and EU regulatory mandate as Programme EPIRUS. A peer regional Managing Authority of comparable scale and structure administering an island-based Greek regional OP.
• ΕΥΔ ΕΠ Περιφέρειας Αττικής (Managing Authority of OP Attica): Manages EU structural funds for the Attica region under the same Greek legal framework (Law 4314/2014). Directly comparable to Programme EPIRUS in mandate, organizational structure, and EU regulatory compliance, though serving a larger and more economically developed region.

Broad incumbents

• ΕΥΘΥ / ΕΣΠΑ (NSRF Coordination Authority): National-level Greek coordination body for EU structural funds. Oversees all Greek regional Managing Authorities including Programme EPIRUS, provides the integrated IT system (ΟΠΣ ΕΣΠΑ), and serves as the primary intermediary between Greek authorities and the European Commission.
• European Commission DG REGIO: EU-level directorate responsible for cohesion policy and structural funds. Provides the regulatory framework, funding source, and oversight under which Programme EPIRUS operates as a regional Managing Authority for EU structural fund programmes.

Others

• European Investment Bank (EIB): EU's lending arm providing financing and advisory support for regional development projects. Frequently partners with Greek Managing Authorities to provide complementary co-financing for major infrastructure and development projects managed through EU regional operational programmes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAdRcQe_bnl21c86o0Esaxw
• Facebookfacebook.com/espaepirus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ma-epirus
• Instagraminstagram.com/eyd.epirus

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