FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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General

What kind of organisations do you work with?

Businesses of any size and sector that want to grow: by exporting, investing with programme support, innovating, or communicating project results. We also work with universities, research centres and public bodies.

How much do your services cost?

Every engagement starts with a free introductory call and a written proposal with clear deliverables and fees, before any commitment. Depending on the service, we work per project or on a monthly retainer.

Do you work in Greek and English?

Yes. We work in both languages, with a presence in Greece and the United Kingdom.

How does this relate to plusmor.co.uk?

We are the same company. plusmor.co.uk serves UK businesses and organisations, while plusmor.gr serves businesses and organisations in Greece.

Export

Which market should I start with: the UK or the EU?

It depends on your product, demand, competition, import rules and the final price. We usually recommend starting with one or two markets and working them in depth. Our market research gives you an evidence-based answer.

Do you only work with food and drink?

No. We have deep food and drink experience, but we work with businesses in every sector: industrial and consumer goods, technology, energy and B2B services.

How long until the first order?

Exporting takes patience. From first contact to first order can take months, with samples, questions and trials. That is why follow-up and a steady presence matter as much as the first impression.

What changes with the UK–EU SPS agreement?

The UK government intends the agreement to take effect in mid-2027. It is expected to remove export health certificates and most routine border checks for agrifood goods from the EU. Until then, current rules apply. It mainly concerns food, but it shows how fast the framework changes, which is why we keep you informed about what affects your sector.

Do you sell on our behalf?

We can act as your outsourced export manager and represent your business to buyers. Scope and fees are agreed in writing for each engagement.

Funding (ΕΣΠΑ)

Can I start the investment before approval?

In most calls, expenses are eligible from the date of online submission. Anything bought before that is not funded. We always check what the specific call says.

Do I need my own contribution?

Yes. The grant covers part of the costs. The rest comes from your own funds or a loan, which you often need to evidence.

When is the grant paid?

Usually after expenses are certified, in one or more payment claims. Some calls allow an advance payment.

What is de minimis?

It is a regime for small amounts of state aid, capped per undertaking over three years. All de minimis aid you have received counts, so we check it during the pre-check.

Are Recovery Fund (ΤΑΑ) programmes still available?

The deadline for signing new Recovery and Resilience Facility loan contracts passed on 31 August 2026. For new investments we look at ΕΣΠΑ, the Development Law, LEADER and other instruments.

Research & Innovation

We are a company with no research experience. Can we take part?

Yes. Many programmes, such as business–research partnerships, are designed exactly for this. We help you find the right research partner and shape the idea together.

What is an ΟΠΣΚΕ coordinator?

In the "Ερευνώ–Καινοτομώ" programme, one natural person is designated per proposal as the project's ΟΠΣΚΕ coordinator. They manage all required actions on Greece's state-aid information system from start to completion, on behalf of the beneficiaries. We take on or support this role, in line with each call's terms.

Can UK partners take part?

In Horizon Europe, yes: since 2024 the UK is an associated country and its organisations take part on the same terms. For Greek national programmes, each call's rules apply.

How do you find university partners?

We start from your need and identify research teams with relevant experience and infrastructure. We set up the first meeting and help you work with the institution's research office (ΕΛΚΕ), which signs the contract.

Who owns the results and IP?

It is set by the programme rules and the consortium agreement. We raise it early and work with specialist lawyers where needed.

Communication & Dissemination

Is a communication and dissemination plan mandatory?

In Horizon Europe a draft dissemination, exploitation and communication plan is part of the proposal, and the communication and dissemination plan is a contractual project deliverable.

What is the difference between communication, dissemination and exploitation?

Communication tells the wider public about the project. Dissemination gets results to those who can use them. Exploitation is about actually using the results in the market, policy or society.

Can you join our consortium as the communication partner?

Yes. Depending on the project, we can join as the partner leading or supporting the communication and dissemination work package, or work as a service provider.

What publicity must an ΕΣΠΑ grant holder do?

Beneficiaries must acknowledge EU funding, for example on their website and social media and with a poster or plaque, following each programme's rules and guidelines. We prepare everything needed.

What happens to the project website after the project ends?

We design it to stay available and useful after the project, as part of the results' sustainability and legacy plan.

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