Bearing the Heart of R&D

R&D: Research and development incentive schemes support projects related to Industrial Research and Experimental Development with eligible costs of at least €5 million for the development of new products, processes, or improvements. Aids are provided through a combination of grants and soft loans, and additional benefits are available when collaborating with institutional research bodies. Similarly, circular economy programmes promote a more sustainable and efficient use of resources through a soft loan and a direct contribution towards eligible expenses.

Job creation & CAPEX: Various state and federal incentives are available to promote the creation and enhancement of employment opportunities, including a range of tax and cash incentives offered at the national level. Tax credits for CAPEX are available for Investments in facilities, machinery, robotics, automated logistics systems, warehouses, and computer-controlled machine.

Training: Training subsidies are classified into four categories in Italy: subsidies for work-based learning programs, such as apprenticeships or traineeships; subsidies designed to support the hiring and training of unemployed individuals; subsidies aimed at upskilling existing workers; and subsidies promoting collaboration between employers or the establishment of service-providing entities for groups of employers.

Green and other: Green New Deal incentive program supports projects related to industrial research, experimental development, and industrialization activities, providing a combination of soft loans, grants, and consultancy services for eligible costs within a specified range.