Development Contract (large industrial, agro-industrial, tourism and clean-tech investments)
Contratto di sviluppo
Status not published
Incentive status 'Attivo'. Specific windows are temporarily closed: automotive supply chain (from 6 August 2026) and tourism (from 1 July 2025).
Mix of non-repayable plant grants, non-repayable grants on spend, subsidised loans and interest contributions; the amount depends on project type, location and company size. Minimum investment EUR 20m (EUR 7.5m for agricultural processing and for tourism in inner areas or recovery of disused structures); fast-track for strategic investments of at least EUR 50m.
Invitalia S.p.A., for the Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy
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Deadline: Open all year — Incentive status 'Attivo'. Specific windows are temporarily closed: automotive supply chain (from 6 August 2026) and tourism (from 1 July 2025).
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Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Sectors: manufacturing, agri, energy, climate
- Stage: growth
Italian and foreign companies of any size (lead company plus up to 4 joining companies and R&D participants) investing in Italy; the 2025 CISAF rule extends support to net-zero technology manufacturing nationwide until 31 December 2030.
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Source. https://www.invitalia.it/incentivi-e-strumenti/contratto-di-sviluppo
"L’investimento minimo richiesto è di 20 milioni di euro, che si riduce a 7,5 milioni di euro per progetti di trasformazione dei prodotti agricoli e per progetti turistici localizzati nelle aree interne del Paese o che riguardano il recupero di strutture dismesse."
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.invitalia.it
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