Funding tools to join trade fairs promoted by Italian Fair Service
To remain competitive in increasingly complex markets, companies need growing financial resources to develop winning and innovative business models on both the national and international stage.
Italian Fair Service helps companies make the most of funding opportunities – often including non-repayable grants – made available by public institutions, by providing consultancy support in the design, management and final reporting of funded projects.
Many of the programmes listed on this page can be used to support participation in international and specialized trade fairs promoted by Italian Fair Service in Italy and abroad, helping cover stand costs, services, communication and broader internationalisation activities.
For eligibility criteria, eligible expenses, deadlines and application procedures, only the official text published on the website of the managing authority is legally binding. The buttons below take you directly to the official page of each funding scheme.
Regional and national schemes
A selection of calls promoted by Regions, regional agencies and national institutions which, under their specific rules, can support the participation of Italian companies in international and specialized trade fairs where Italian Fair Service organises group or individual participation.
A measure supporting export and market-opening initiatives, including participation in international trade fairs, with grants designed to strengthen the international presence of companies based in South Tyrol.
Beneficiaries: companies with registered office in South Tyrol.
A public call for Umbrian SMEs to support internationalisation projects that include participation in international trade fairs between 01/04/2025 and 31/03/2026, including collective initiatives.
Beneficiaries: SMEs with registered office in Umbria.
Grants supporting Lazio-based SMEs along their internationalisation paths, with a specific focus on participation in international trade fairs and promotional activities on foreign markets.
Beneficiaries: SMEs with registered office in Lazio.
A measure designed to support Tuscan companies in accessing foreign markets, including participation in international trade fairs and targeted promotional initiatives on key markets.
Beneficiaries: SMEs with registered office in Tuscany.
A programme supporting projects to enter and strengthen presence in foreign markets, including promotional and internationalisation activities such as participation in trade fairs.
Beneficiaries: companies with registered office or local unit in Lombardy.
Grants designed to support participation in international trade fairs in aggregated form, with the goal of strengthening the international presence of Lombardy-based micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
Beneficiaries: Lombardy MSMEs participating in aggregated projects.
A measure for structured internationalisation programmes, also including participation in trade fairs and events abroad or with an international scope.
Beneficiaries: SMEs and SME groupings based in Emilia-Romagna.
Grants for internationalisation projects of Ligurian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, with the possibility of including participation in trade fairs and specialized events.
Beneficiaries: MSMEs with registered office in Liguria.
Regional grants for craft enterprises based in Piedmont to support participation in trade fairs in Italy and abroad and to enhance local production.
Beneficiaries: craft enterprises with registered office in Piedmont.
A national tool supporting the participation of Italian companies in international trade fairs and events, including those held in Italy, through soft loans and possible non-repayable components.
Focus: fairs, exhibitions and events promoting entry into foreign markets.
A measure supporting internationalisation projects of Abruzzo-based enterprises, including participation in trade fairs and promotional activities on international markets.
Beneficiaries: MSMEs with registered office in Abruzzo.
Chambers of Commerce and local bodies
Many Chambers of Commerce and related special agencies offer grants for participation in trade fairs in Italy and abroad, as well as vouchers for export-related services. Below is a selection of calls ordered by reference year, with specific highlights for 2026.
Non-repayable grants supporting the participation of Umbria-based companies in trade fairs in Italy and abroad during 2026, with a focus on events of international relevance.
Beneficiaries: companies registered with the Chamber of Commerce of Umbria.
A call supporting participation in trade fairs and the use of services abroad in 2026, with the aim of strengthening the international presence of companies based in the province of Brescia.
Beneficiaries: companies registered with the Brescia Chamber of Commerce.
Grants for local companies to support participation in trade fairs, with a particular focus on events of international importance.
Beneficiaries: companies registered with the Irpinia-Sannio Chamber of Commerce.
Grants for initiatives aimed at promoting foreign markets and participation in trade fairs for companies based in the province of Bari.
Beneficiaries: MSMEs registered with the Bari Chamber of Commerce.
Grants for initiatives aimed at consolidating and expanding the presence of companies from Modena on foreign markets, including trade fairs and business missions.
Beneficiaries: companies with registered office or local unit in the province of Modena.
A rolling call to support internationalisation activities carried out by local companies, including participation in international trade fairs.
Beneficiaries: companies registered with the Como-Lecco Chamber of Commerce.
Vouchers for projects aimed at strengthening the international presence of companies from Verona, including participation in international trade fairs.
Beneficiaries: companies registered with the Verona Chamber of Commerce.
Grants to support participation in trade fairs in Italy and abroad for companies based in the province of Bergamo.
Beneficiaries: companies registered with the Bergamo Chamber of Commerce.
A measure supporting internationalisation initiatives of local companies, including participation in international trade fairs.
Beneficiaries: companies registered with the Monte Rosa Laghi Alto Piemonte Chamber of Commerce.
Grants for internationalisation and export promotion projects carried out by companies based in Prato and Pistoia, including participation in trade fairs.
Beneficiaries: companies registered with the Prato-Pistoia Chamber of Commerce.
Measures supporting internationalisation projects and trade fair participation of companies from the province of Varese.
Beneficiaries: companies registered with the Varese Chamber of Commerce.
Measures supporting companies from the Varese area in participating in trade fairs, business missions and promotional initiatives on foreign markets, also in synergy with group participations organised by Italian Fair Service.
Beneficiaries: companies from the province of Varese.