Smart&Start Italia Project
Brief Project Description
Through the Smart&Start Italia incentive, the project aims to strengthen the company’s technological capabilities, support the development of innovative products and services, and enhance market readiness.
The initiative contributes to innovation, competitiveness, and the digital and green transition, in line with the objectives of the European Union cohesion policy.
The project is co-funded by the European Union and supports the scaling and consolidation of an innovative business model, fostering sustainable growth, technological advancement, and increased competitiveness at national and EU level.
Project Objectives
– To develop and consolidate innovative technological solutions
– To strengthen the company’s research and development capacity-
– To support business growth and market expansion
– To enhance competitiveness through innovation and digital technologies
Expected Results
– Development and validation of innovative products and/or services
– Increased operational, organizational, and technological capacity of the company
– Improved market positioning and scalability of the business model
– Contribution to innovation, competitiveness, and digital transition objectives at national and European level
Implementation Period
24 months
From 05/11/2024 to 04/11/2026
EU Fund
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF – FESR)
Programme
National Programme “Research, Innovation and Competitiveness for the Green and Digital Transition” 2021–2027
(PN Ricerca, Innovazione e Competitività 2021–2027)
Managing Authority
Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT)
Implemented through Invitalia – National Agency for Investment Attraction and Business Development
EU Financial Support
The project benefits from financial support under the Smart&Start Italia scheme in the form of interest-free subsidised financing (repayable grant) for a maximum amount of EUR 799,114.54, of which EUR 222,454.36 is non-repayable, corresponding to 80% of eligible costs for the implementation of the approved business plan, pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 3 of the Ministerial Decree of 24 September 2014 and subsequent amendments.
