The operative truth
Terms
| Administering body | Ministry of Enterprise with GSE |
|---|---|
| Instrument type | Tax Reliefs |
| Tier | National Instruments |
| Ceiling | €50,000,000 per year per enterprise |
| Coverage | 5–45% depending on energy saving achieved |
| Cost of money | n/a |
| Term | Assets retained 5 years |
| Earliest reachable | Year 2 |
| Application to cash | Claimed against tax after certification |
Who qualifies
Enterprises investing in digital capital goods that deliver a certified reduction in energy consumption.
What it funds
Interconnected machinery, energy monitoring systems, self-consumption renewable plant and staff training.
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.
New Sabatini Machinery Support
Micro, small and medium enterprises purchasing new capital goods.
Single Special Economic Zone — Southern Italy
Enterprises making productive investments in Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicilia and Sardegna.
SME Guarantee Fund
Small and medium enterprises including sole traders and agricultural undertakings. New enterprises qualify; the guarantee exists precisely to…
Ventures this funds
23 venture types in the atlas list this instrument in their capital stack.
Dried Fruit and Vegetable Processing
Solar and low-temperature drying of surplus produce into shelf-stable snack and ingredient lines.
5–11 months
Compost and Soil Amendment Production
Conversion of agricultural and municipal green waste into certified compost and soil amendments.
8–16 months
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
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
Cabinetmaking and Bespoke Furniture
Made-to-measure furniture, joinery and fitted interiors for private and hospitality clients.
4–10 months
Cooperage and Barrel Making
Making and repairing wooden barrels for wine, vinegar, oil and spirits producers.
6–14 months
Digital Fabrication Workshop
Laser cutting, CNC and additive manufacturing serving local makers, businesses and schools.
4–10 months
Accountancy and Tax Practice for Micro-Enterprise
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and tax compliance for small rural businesses and holdings.
3–8 months
E-Commerce Operations and Fulfilment
Running online sales channels and order fulfilment on behalf of producers who cannot.
3–8 months
Data Services and Precision Agriculture Support
Drone survey, soil mapping, yield analysis and decision support for farms.
4–10 months
Cold Chain and Shared Storage
Refrigerated and ambient storage available to small producers who cannot build their own.
8–18 months
Farm Contracting and Machinery Services
Ploughing, harvesting, spraying and specialist field operations carried out for other holdings.
4–10 months
Agrivoltaics — Dual-Use Solar Farming
Elevated photovoltaic arrays over land that continues in agricultural production beneath them.
14–28 months
Micro-Hydroelectric Generation
Small turbines on watercourses, mill races and irrigation channels producing continuous baseload power.
18–36 months
Solar and Renewable Installation Trade
Design and installation of photovoltaic, heat pump and storage systems for homes and businesses.
3–8 months
Water Efficiency and Irrigation Systems
Design and installation of efficient irrigation, rainwater harvesting and water reuse 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
Sustainable Timber Construction
Prefabricated and site-built timber structures for housing, agriculture and tourism.
8–18 months
Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Installing and operating charging points along rural routes and at accommodation and attractions.
6–14 months
Water Bottling and Spring Water
Bottling of recognised mineral or spring water for regional and export markets.
20–40 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.
