OPERATIONAL AND UPCOMING FACILITATION MEASURES
We offer below a list of the main facilitative, operational and upcoming measures:
SIMEST – INTERNATIONALIZATION:
The facility consists of low-interest financing, with the possibility of a grant of up to 10 percent (or 20 percent in some lines) on eligible costs incurred as part of internationalization projects, costs related to:
– Certifications and Consulting
– E-commerce
– Trade Fairs
– Temporary Manager
– Digital or Green Transition (new: grant fund of up to 20% for energy-hungry companies or companies embarking on energy efficiency)
(LOMBARDY) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LINE:
The facility is aimed at supporting investments, with a minimum value of 100,000 euros, aimed at productive modernization and expansion, and consists of:
– a free regional guarantee on a medium- to long-term loan provided by the Lenders and aimed at obtaining the financial resources needed for the investment;
– A non-repayable capital grant on the investment.
The intensity of the grant varies according to the area of the enterprise and the aid scheme applied.
(LOMBARDY) NEW BUSINESS 2026 (opening):
The facility consists of a 50 percent non-repayable grant of up to 10,000 euros to partially cover expenses incurred and receipted for the startup of new entities established on or after June 1, 2025.
INAIL CALL (opening):
The facility consists of a non-repayable contribution of up to 65 percent of eligible costs and up to a maximum disbursable contribution of 130,000 euros, and is aimed at supporting investments aimed at raising the level of safety in the workplace.

