The operative truth
Terms
| Administering body | Invitalia |
|---|---|
| Instrument type | Loans |
| Tier | National Instruments |
| Ceiling | €3,000,000 of eligible programme |
| Coverage | 80%, rising to 90% in the south or where the team qualifies |
| Cost of money | 0% |
| Term | 10 years |
| Earliest reachable | Month 2 |
| Application to cash | 90–180 days |
Who qualifies
Innovative start-ups registered in the dedicated section of the business register, constituted within the previous sixty months.
What it funds
Plant, equipment, software, patents, consultancy and personnel costs on the innovation programme.
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…
Transition 5.0 Tax Credit
Enterprises investing in digital capital goods that deliver a certified reduction in energy consumption.
Digitalisation Vouchers
Micro and small enterprises investing in digital tools, e-commerce, connectivity and staff digital skills.
Ventures this funds
11 venture types in the atlas list this instrument in their capital stack.
Insect Protein and Feed Production
Black soldier fly and mealworm rearing on food-industry residues for aquaculture and pet feed.
10–18 months
Hydroponic and Vertical Growing
Controlled-environment production of leaf, herb and micro-green crops close to urban markets.
6–12 months
Remote Work and Digital Nomad Village
Long-stay accommodation with reliable connectivity, workspace and community programming.
6–14 months
Rural Coworking and Workshop Space
Desk, meeting and workshop space serving residents, remote workers and visiting teams.
5–12 months
Digital Fabrication Workshop
Laser cutting, CNC and additive manufacturing serving local makers, businesses and schools.
4–10 months
Digital Marketing for Rural Business
Websites, booking systems, content and advertising for producers and accommodation businesses.
2–5 months
Software Development and Remote Technology Work
Contract or product software work delivered from a rural base to clients anywhere.
1–4 months
Online Course and Knowledge Product Business
Packaging specialist expertise into courses, memberships and digital products sold worldwide.
4–10 months
Data Services and Precision Agriculture Support
Drone survey, soil mapping, yield analysis and decision support for farms.
4–10 months
Packaging Alternatives and Bio-Materials
Production of compostable and reusable packaging from agricultural residues for food producers.
10–20 months
Environmental Monitoring and Survey
Species surveys, water and soil monitoring and environmental reporting under contract.
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.
