Calls and funding for internationalization

The ISMEA Investe 2026 call supports investment and development projects in the agricultural and agri-food sector with a total budget of €100 million. Eligible applicants include financially sound limited companies and cooperatives with projects ranging from €2 million to €20 million in areas such as agricultural production, processing, logistics, or renewable energy.

The Emilia-Romagna Regional Authority promotes the international expansion of SMEs for the period 2026–2027 through non-repayable grants covering up to 50% of eligible costs, supporting participation in international trade fairs and specialised consultancy services. The call is addressed to single companies or business networks with an operational unit in Emilia-Romagna, implementing projects focused on up to two foreign markets.

The Lombardy Region supports SMEs in participating in international trade fairs held within the region, offering non-repayable grants covering 50% of eligible expenses. The call is open to both new exhibitors and regular exhibitors, with grants of up to €15,000 and €8,000, including additional increases for micro-enterprises and young startups.

Il bando “Export su misura” supports Lombardy-based SMEs by offering training, operational tools, and trade missions to facilitate entry and growth in five high-potential foreign markets: Saudi Arabia, Brazil, India, Singapore, and the United States.

The SIMEST – Fund 394/81 programme supports Italian companies seeking to invest in the Indian market.

The measure supports Italian companies with strategic interests in Latin America by funding investments in production, commercial activities, innovation, capital strengthening, and staff training.

The “Tailor-Made Export” scheme supports Lombardy-based SMEs by providing training, practical tools and trade missions to facilitate entry into and growth across five high-potential foreign markets: Saudi Arabia, Brazil, India, Singapore and the United States.

Join the free programme to access European public tenders and funding opportunities. The technical-operational path guides businesses through three stages: introductory course, practical workshops, and one-to-one meetings with experts to identify growth opportunities.

The programme supports Ligurian SMEs in enhancing their international competitiveness through consultancy, digital tools, and participation in international events, including trade fairs and business missions.

Grants support the growth and internationalisation of Tuscan SMEs outside the EU, providing up to 50% co-financing for projects ranging from €10,000 to €150,000.

The Calabria region supports regional SMEs in expanding export, diversifying markets, and using digital channels through internationalisation projects, specialist services, and participation in international trade events.

The Lombardy program supports SMEs in participating in international trade fairs in groups, helping them enter foreign markets and strengthen competitiveness through exhibition spaces, additional services, and specialized training.

Join SIMEST and Promos Italia webinars to discover funding opportunities, digital tools, and innovation support for SME export and internationalisation.