National and Regional Public Funding

New products or services based on high-tech innovations in the fields of digital economy, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Internet of Things, aimed at the economic valorization of results from public and private research.

The technology must be in the prototyping and testing phase (MVP). The applicant must demonstrate ownership or rights to the intellectual property (granted patent or application recommended), or hold the necessary rights to commercialize the product/service (exclusive license).

Interest-free loan, with no guarantees required from shareholders, covering 80% of total expenses (or 90% if the startup is composed entirely of women or young people under 36), repayable over 10 years with a maximum grace period of 2 years. The remaining 20% must be provided as equity capital.

Specialized services for the economic exploitation of a patent in terms of profitability, productivity, and market development.

It is not required for the product covered by the patent to be in the prototyping phase. It may still be in the concept stage.

Up to a maximum of €140,000, not exceeding 80% of eligible costs. The grant falls under the “De Minimis” regulation. The remaining 20% and VAT are to be covered by the company as own funds.

Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis, until funds are exhausted.
Funds run out quickly, typically within 1 to 2 hours.

Investment programs in the sectors of industry, craftsmanship, processing of agricultural products (excluding primary agricultural production), services for businesses and individuals (in any sector), commerce, and tourism.

The business can be in the concept/idea stage. An advanced stage of project development is not required.

Of the total funding, 80% is an interest-free loan with a 10-year term, including a maximum 2-year grace period, and no collateral required.
20% is a non-repayable grant.
The remaining 10% and VAT must be covered by the company as own funds.

Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.

Dalla prima valutazione di apertura verso un nuovo mercato, all’espansione attraverso investimenti diretti. Nello specifico è ammissibile la partecipazione ad una fiera/evento di carattere internazionale, la creazione/miglioramento di una piattaforma e-commerce proprietaria o l’accesso ad un marketplace esistente ed investimenti volti a favorire la transizione digitale ed ecologica della società all’estero.

The company must already have products/services on the market, with the goal of expanding sales abroad.

• Interest-free loan, with no collateral required from shareholders, covering 100% of eligible expenses.
• Non-repayable grant of up to 25% (up to 40% for companies with an operational headquarters for at least 6 months in Southern Italy: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardinia, and Sicily).

Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.

New products or services based on high-tech innovations.

The technology must be at the prototyping stage (MVP).
The applicant must demonstrate ownership or holding of intellectual property rights (patent or SIAE registration), or possession of the necessary rights to commercialize the product/service (exclusive license).

From 10% to 70% of the total project cost (depending on the Region) is provided as a non-repayable grant.
The remaining amount and VAT must be covered by the company as own funds.

Eligible expenses include:

• Purchase of machinery/plants/equipment
• Software programs
• External technical-specialist consulting
• General expenses

Funds must be used within 24 months of the project start.
An advance payment of 30–40% of the grant is available upon request, subject to the presentation of a bank or insurance guarantee.

Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.