CALL FOR “SKILLS&INNOVATION”

It will be refinanced with 8 million euros for the “Competencies&Innovation” call for applications, which in just two months saw the available budget exhausted.
Given the interest from businesses, the Lombardy Region will reopen the application window with new funds.

WHO ARE THE BENEFICIARIES?
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Lombardy are eligible to apply.

WHAT DOES IT FINANCE?
– LINE 1 Skills enhancement, promotes the strengthening of internal skills in enterprises and the development of entrepreneurs’ skills.
Eligible expenses include:
. Consulting for the preparation of the skills enhancement project
. Training actions
. Consultancy for temporary placement of Innovation manager or Innovation Expert
. Actual costs for carrying out the activities
. Indirect costs
– LINE 2 Higher education and research apprenticeships, supports the placement of qualified figures within companies through higher education and research apprenticeship paths and the building of relationships with the world of research.
Among the eligible expenses:
. Consulting for the preparation of the skills identification project
. External training
. Internal training
. Indirect costs
Project proposals must have a minimum amount of 10,000 euros.

WHAT IS THE AGEvOLUTION?
There is a non-repayable grant of 80 percent and up to a maximum of 50,000 euros