The operative truth
Terms
| Administering body | SACE with Artigiancassa |
|---|---|
| Instrument type | Guarantees |
| Tier | National Instruments |
| Ceiling | Set per facility |
| Coverage | Guarantee on export-related lending |
| Cost of money | Market rate improved by the guarantee |
| Term | Matches the underlying facility |
| Earliest reachable | Year 2 |
| Application to cash | 45–120 days |
Who qualifies
Artisan and small enterprises with export activity or credible export plans, reached through the artisan banking channel.
What it funds
Working capital for export orders, receivables and market development.
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.
Export Development Fund 394
Enterprises with at least two deposited sets of annual accounts, seeking to develop foreign markets.
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.
Ventures this funds
4 venture types in the atlas list this instrument in their capital stack.
Artisan Distillery — Gin and Grappa
Botanical gin and pomace grappa distilled from local material and sold into the premium spirits trade.
10–18 months
Architectural Tile and Terracotta
Handmade floor tiles, terracotta and architectural elements for restoration and high-end building.
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
Export and Internationalisation Advisory
Helping food, wine and craft producers reach and serve foreign buyers.
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.
