Tools to participate in trade fairs promoted by Italian Fair Service
In order to stay competitive in increasingly complex markets, companies need greater financial resources to develop successful and innovative business models at both national and international level.
Italian Fair Service supports companies in making the most of all funding opportunities, often including non-repayable grants, made available by institutions, assisting clients through consultancy in the drafting, management and final reporting of their projects.
Many of the tools 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 to cover stand costs, services, communication and internationalization activities.
For eligibility requirements, eligible expenses, deadlines and application procedures, only the official text published on the promoting institution’s website shall prevail. The buttons below take you to the official page of each funding opportunity.
Regional and national calls
A selection of regional and national tools still useful to support internationalization projects, trade fair participation and business development in foreign markets.
Grants to support companies from the Marche region in participating in national and international trade fairs, both in-person and virtual, during 2026.
Beneficiaries: companies registered with the Chamber of Commerce of the Marche.
Non-repayable grants to support companies from Umbria participating in trade fairs in Italy and abroad during 2026, with a dedicated window also for the second half of the year.
Beneficiaries: companies registered with the Chamber of Commerce of Umbria.
Grants for participation in trade fairs abroad organized by Pro Brixia and for services dedicated to internationalization, with activities planned during 2026.
Beneficiaries: micro, small and medium-sized enterprises from Brescia, consortia, cooperatives and networks.
National instrument dedicated to the participation of Italian companies in international trade fairs, exhibitions and events, including those held in Italy, with access to the updated portal from 14 January 2026.
Focus: fairs, exhibitions and events for promotion in foreign markets.
Chambers of Commerce and local authorities calls
An updated selection of Chamber of Commerce grants that are active or still useful in 2026 to support participation in trade fairs in Italy and abroad.
Fund dedicated to MSEs in the Bologna area to reduce the costs of participating in international trade fairs taking place in Italy during 2026.
Beneficiaries: micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the Bologna area.
Grants to support internationalization paths for companies from the Marche region, including promotional activities and participation in trade fairs and events in 2026.
Beneficiaries: companies registered with the Chamber of Commerce of the Marche.
Non-repayable grants for national and international trade fairs during 2026, with separate application windows for the first and second half of the year.
Beneficiaries: companies registered with the Chamber of Commerce of Umbria.
Chamber measure dedicated to participation in trade fairs and foreign services promoted and organized by Pro Brixia, with activities taking place in 2026.
Beneficiaries: companies from Brescia, consortia, cooperatives and networks.