Objective
The New Sabatini is one of the most established instruments supporting investment by Italian companies. In 2026, it continues to promote the modernisation of production processes by encouraging the purchase of machinery, equipment, plant, and digital technologies. The aim is to enhance business competitiveness by facilitating access to credit and making investment in innovation and modernisation more financially sustainable.
Beneficiaries
The measure is primarily aimed at SMEs, particularly those operating in the extractive and manufacturing sectors under the ATECO 2025 classification. More broadly, it is open to all companies intending to carry out productive investments in Italy, with a particular focus on the national industrial fabric.
Eligible Costs
Eligible investments include new capital goods intended for productive activity and featuring functional autonomy. These include machinery, plant, equipment, hardware, software, and ICT technologies.
Access is also available under the so-called “Capitalisation Line”, which rewards investments accompanied by an increase in the company’s equity base. This includes standard projects, Industry 4.0 investments, and initiatives linked to environmental sustainability.
Budget and Type of Incentive
The scheme has a total allocation of €1.7 billion for the 2025-2029 period. The incentive takes the form of a contribution in the form of a subsidy that reduces the cost of bank financing by subsidising interest payments: the reduction is equal to 2.75% on a five-year loan, increasing to 3.575% for investments linked to digital and ecological transition. Eligible loans range from a minimum of €20,000 up to a maximum of €4 million per company.
Timelines and Deadlines
The measure operates on a rolling call basis and remains open until resources are exhausted. Companies must submit their applications to participating banks or financial intermediaries before starting the investment, which must therefore take place after the submission of the application.
The incentive is granted by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy following the banking assessment, in chronological order of application submission.
Contact
For further information on the programme content, please write to: euprojects@promositalia.com.