In 2024, numerous opportunities for non-repayable contributions are available in Italy, aimed at different categories such as young people, women, new businesses, companies already operating and specific geographical areas, such as Southern Italy. In this detailed guide, we explain what non-repayable contributions are, how they work, who they are aimed at, and provide an updated list of currently open calls. Find out how to access these benefits and submit your application for financial support without obligation
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What Are Non-repayable Contributions
Non-repayable contributions are forms of financing that do not require the return of the capital received or the payment of interest. These contributions are provided by entities such as Regions, Municipalities, Chambers of Commerce and Ministries, without requiring guarantees or assessments of the beneficiary’s income availability
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List of Non-repayable Contributions Available in Italy in 2024
1) ON — Beyond New Zero-Rate Businesses This incentive is intended for young people and women who wish to start a business activity. It provides for both a non-repayable contribution and zero-interest financing for projects of up to 3 million euros, covering up to 90% of eligible expenses
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2) Resto al Sud Resto al Sud supports the start and development of new business activities in Southern Italy and in other specific areas. It offers an incentive consisting of 50% of non-repayable contributions and 50% of subsidized loans. It is intended for people between 18 and 55 years old.
3) SME Mezzogiorno Bonus This incentive supports innovative investments by companies in Central and Southern Italy, covering up to 75% of eligible expenses through a combination of non-repayable contributions and subsidized financing.
4) Rest in the South 2.0 Rest in the South 2.0 is an extension of the original program, aimed at young people under 35 who start a business in the South. It includes vouchers and non-repayable contributions that can cover up to 75% of investments, up to a maximum of 200,000 euros
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5) Smart & Start Italia This incentive supports innovative startups, financing projects between 100,000 euros and 1.5 million euros. For the Southern Regions and the areas affected by the earthquake, a non-repayable contribution is provided
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6) Creative SMEs Fund This fund finances cultural and creative projects proposed by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Although the branches are temporarily closed, the fund has been refinanced for 2024
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7) IPCEI 2024 Fund This fund supports large scale industrial collaboration projects in Europe, with particular attention to strategic sectors such as hydrogen.
8) Sustainable Growth Fund R&D In 2024, this fund finances research and development projects in the circular economy, with contributions between 500,000 euros and 2 million euros.
9) Contributions for Sustainable Tourism These contributions are aimed at tourist structures that invest in sustainable technologies and practices. The resources are available until 2025.
10) Development Contract This tool facilitates companies in the industrial, agro-industrial, tourism and environmental sectors, with non-repayable contributions provided by the Ministry.
11) Contributions for SMEs in Crisis SMEs in crisis in 2024 can access contributions to lower the interest rate, according to European legislation on “de minimis” aid.
12) Nuova Sabatini This incentive supports the purchase of new machinery and equipment for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, with higher contributions for investments in the South and for green ones.
13) Business Energy Bonus Aimed at energy-intensive companies, this bonus includes non-repayable contributions for companies with high energy consumption that meet specific requirements.
14) Incentives for the Social Economy These incentives support social, cultural and creative enterprises, with subsidized funding or non-repayable contributions for investments between 100,000 and 10 million euros.
15) Green New Deal Italia benefits This program supports companies that invest in decarbonization and circular economy projects, with concessions and non-repayable contributions for projects of up to 40 million euros.
16) Contributions for Ski Businesses The Omnibus Decree 2024 introduced a contribution for the ski areas of the Apennines, affected by the crisis caused by the lack of snow, with an allocation of 13 million euros for 2024.
Continuous Updates on Non-Repayable Contributions
The list of non-repayable contributions is constantly updated. We invite interested companies and individuals to monitor the new calls that will open during the year
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Non-repayable contributions represent a valuable opportunity to support business growth and self-entrepreneurship in Italy. The concessions available for 2024 cover a wide range of sectors and territories, offering financial support without the obligation to return. It is essential to stay informed of new opportunities and to apply on time.