The SIMEST Digital or Ecological Transition<\/a> measure, governed by Circular No. 4\/394\/2023<\/a> (updated on April 30, 2026), supports Italian companies investing in digital innovation, ecological transition, and capital strengthening<\/strong> to enhance their competitiveness in international markets.<\/p>\n The measure provides a subsidized loan and, where specific eligibility requirements are met, a non-repayable co-financing grant.<\/p>\n As a general rule, at least 50% of the approved financing must be allocated to digital and\/or ecological investments. The remaining amount, up to 50%, may be used to support additional investments aimed at strengthening the company’s capital base, including investments in Italy.<\/p>\n For certain categories of companies, the share that may be allocated to these additional investments is higher:<\/p>\n The measure is available to microenterprises, SMEs, innovative start-ups, and other companies headquartered in Italy with an international business profile<\/strong>, provided they meet the applicable regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n Eligibility criteria include:<\/p>\n The measure supports investments in:<\/p>\n Eligible investments also include:<\/p>\n Part of the financing may also be allocated to strengthening the company’s capital base and covering professional fees related to the application process and project reporting.<\/p>\n The maximum financing available depends on the size of the company:<\/p>\n Subject to the conditions established by the applicable regulations, companies may also qualify for a non-repayable grant of up to 30%. Eligibility applies in specific cases, including energy-intensive businesses, energy efficiency projects, and companies meeting defined sustainability or internationalization requirements.<\/p>\n Applications must be submitted through the SIMEST Portal, completed in full, and digitally signed by the company’s legal representative.<\/p>\n The subsidized loan has a standard duration of six years, including a two-year grace period, and is granted at a fixed subsidized interest rate.<\/p>\n Funds are generally disbursed in multiple installments, with the possibility of an initial advance of up to 25% of the approved financing, which may be increased in specific cases \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u0443\u0441\u043c\u043e\u0442\u0440ed under the measure.<\/p>\n Eligible expenses must be incurred within 24 months of signing the financing agreement. Extensions may be granted where permitted under the applicable rules.<\/p>\n PRAXI supports companies throughout the entire application process, including:<\/p>\n Complete the form below<\/strong> to request a preliminary assessment of your project and explore the opportunities available under the SIMEST Digital or Ecological Transition measure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":8647,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"area":[221],"service":[203],"trend":[223,296],"typology":[297,186],"class_list":["post-8879","event-news","type-event-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","area-esg-en","service-energy-en","trend-digital-transition","trend-transizione-ecologica-en","typology-bando-en","typology-news-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAn Opportunity for Innovation, Sustainability, and Growth<\/h2>\n
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Who Can Apply<\/h2>\n
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Eligible Investments<\/h2>\n
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Financing Amounts and Non-Repayable Grant<\/h2>\n
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Application Process, Duration, and Disbursement<\/h2>\n
PRAXI’s Support<\/h2>\n
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