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Investments in Tangible & Intangible Assets in the Wine Sector


The Ministry of Energy, Commerce & Industry, in cooperation with the Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation (CAPO), announces a new funding scheme supporting wine-producing enterprises. The Scheme aims to strengthen investments in facilities, equipment, and systems that enhance the production, processing and marketing of wine products. Funding is provided 100% by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF).


  • The Scheme is open to:

    • Existing and newly established wine-producing enterprises (legal or natural persons)

    • Producer organisations, associations of producers and interprofessional organisations

    • Wine traders, only if they own or have a documented link with wineries/vinegar producers

    Enterprises involved solely in trading activities without connection to production are not eligible.

  • Building Infrastructure

    • Construction, purchase, conversion or modernization of buildings

    • Infrastructure works, aesthetic upgrades, and improvement of surrounding areas

    • Installations related to safety, fire protection, hygiene, water and energy efficiency

    Equipment & Machinery

    • New equipment for production, processing, packaging, storage and ageing

    • Laboratory equipment and quality assurance systems (IFS, ISO, HACCP)

    • Equipment for wine tasting areas, sales points and marketing

    • ICT systems and e-commerce applications

    • Equipment improving environmental performance and energy savings

    General Expenses

    • Architects, engineers and study preparation costs (up to 12% of the investment)

  • The funding rate varies by beneficiary category:

    • 40% for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Category A)

    • 20% for Large Enterprises (Category B)

    • 15% for Very Large Enterprises (Category C)

    Maximum grant amount: €600,000.

  • To be considered eligible, applications must:

    • Be submitted within the official deadline and be fully completed

    • Demonstrate secured financing (own funds or loan)

    • Clearly describe investment actions with detailed quotations

    • Comply with all regulatory requirements and not constitute a “problematic enterprise”

    Applications are evaluated and ranked based on specific priority criteria. A minimum score of 40% is required.

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