The operative truth
Terms
| Administering body | Artigiancassa with regional artisan funds |
|---|---|
| Instrument type | Combined Instruments |
| Tier | National Instruments |
| Ceiling | €500,000 typical for micro-enterprise lines |
| Coverage | Loan with regional interest subsidy |
| Cost of money | Subsidised through regional interest contributions |
| Term | 5–10 years |
| Earliest reachable | Month 6 |
| Application to cash | 45–120 days |
Who qualifies
Enterprises enrolled in the artisan register.
What it funds
Equipment, premises, working capital and business transfer.
What disqualifies an applicant
What it stacks with
These instruments combine with this one. Grants generally cannot double-fund the same cost, but different components of the same project may each carry their own support, and tax credits stack more freely with grants than grants do with each other.
SME Guarantee Fund
Small and medium enterprises including sole traders and agricultural undertakings. New enterprises qualify; the guarantee exists precisely to…
Mutual Guarantee Consortium
Member enterprises, generally within a sector or region. Membership requires a modest share subscription.
Artisan Export Finance Channel
Artisan and small enterprises with export activity or credible export plans, reached through the artisan banking channel.
Non-Agricultural Geographical Indication
Associations of producers of a craft or industrial product with a demonstrable link to a defined territory.
Ventures this funds
42 venture types in the atlas list this instrument in their capital stack.
Ceramic Studio and Majolica Workshop
Hand-thrown and hand-painted ceramics in a regional tradition, sold at retail, to interiors buyers and by export.
5–12 months
Architectural Tile and Terracotta
Handmade floor tiles, terracotta and architectural elements for restoration and high-end building.
8–16 months
Stone Carving and Marble Workshop
Cut, carved and finished stone for building, restoration, memorials and sculpture.
6–14 months
Glassblowing and Decorative Glass
Blown, cast and fused glass for decorative, lighting and architectural applications.
8–16 months
Mosaic and Decorative Surface Work
Hand-cut mosaic for restoration, architecture, interiors and art commissions.
5–11 months
Handloom Weaving and Textile Studio
Woven cloth, rugs and furnishing textiles produced on hand or semi-automatic looms.
5–12 months
Wool Scouring, Spinning and Yarn
Processing local fleece into scoured wool, yarn and felt, recovering a discarded by-product.
8–16 months
Leather Goods Workshop
Hand-cut and stitched bags, belts and small leather goods under an own or contracted label.
4–10 months
Shoemaking and Repair
Bespoke and small-batch footwear alongside a repair service that anchors weekly cash flow.
4–10 months
Natural Dyeing and Botanical Colour
Plant-based dyeing of yarn and cloth for craft producers and fashion supply chains.
4–10 months
Lace, Embroidery and Fine Needlework
Traditional lace and embroidery for interiors, ecclesiastical use, bridal and fashion.
3–9 months
Basketry and Woven Fibre
Willow, cane, rush and olive-wood basketry for domestic, agricultural and decorative use.
3–8 months
Cabinetmaking and Bespoke Furniture
Made-to-measure furniture, joinery and fitted interiors for private and hospitality clients.
4–10 months
Blacksmithing and Architectural Metalwork
Forged and fabricated ironwork for gates, railings, restoration and decorative commissions.
4–10 months
Heritage Building Restoration Trade
Specialist building work in lime, stone and traditional technique for heritage and rural property.
3–9 months
Traditional Roofing and Tiling
Roofing in traditional tile, slate and stone for rural and heritage buildings.
3–8 months
Cooperage and Barrel Making
Making and repairing wooden barrels for wine, vinegar, oil and spirits producers.
6–14 months
Musical Instrument Making
Hand construction and repair of stringed and traditional folk instruments.
6–14 months
Natural Cosmetics and Skincare
Creams, oils and balms formulated from local botanicals under an own certified brand.
6–14 months
Cold-Process Soap Making
Olive-oil and botanical soaps produced by cold saponification for retail and hospitality.
4–10 months
Candle and Beeswax Products
Beeswax and botanical candles, wraps and polishes made from apiary and agricultural by-products.
3–8 months
Herbal Tea and Infusion Blending
Blended herbal infusions from cultivated and wild botanicals, packed under an own label.
4–9 months
Essential Oil Distillation
Steam distillation of aromatic plants into essential oils and hydrosols for cosmetic and food use.
6–14 months
Letterpress and Fine Printing
Traditional printing for stationery, editions, labels and wedding work.
4–10 months
Note on sources. This page is generated from the VentureItalica research registry. Figures and legal references reflect the corpus as verified at the last review and are indicative rather than advice. Instruments change; always confirm the current call text with the administering body before acting.
