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Italy-wide opportunities

Regional and national grants

Regional authority 2027

Lombardy Region

Grants for collective MSME participation in international trade fairs – 2027

A non-repayable grant for partnerships of at least eight MSMEs, supporting collective participation in international trade fairs and strengthening the position of Lombardy businesses in overseas markets.

Eligible applicantsPartnerships of at least eight MSMEs; applications from 17 February to 30 September 2026.
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Regional authority 2026–2027

Emilia-Romagna Region

Digital Export – 2026–2027

Grants covering 50% of eligible expenditure for internationalisation and digital promotion projects, including participation in in-person or digital international trade fairs and events. Each project must cover at least two activity areas and target no more than three comparable overseas countries.

Eligible applicantsManufacturing MSMEs with a registered office and/or operating unit in Emilia-Romagna. Grant: €10,000–€20,000. Applications from 28 September to 5 October 2026.
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Regional authority 2026–2027

Emilia-Romagna Region

Support for SME and SME-group internationalisation projects

A measure for internationalisation projects, including trade-fair participation and overseas market initiatives, open to SMEs and groups of SMEs in Emilia-Romagna for activity during 2026–2027.

Eligible applicantsSMEs and groups of businesses based in Emilia-Romagna.
Official source /03
Regional agency 2025–2026

Sviluppumbria

Internationalisation projects through international trade fairs

Public call for Umbrian SMEs undertaking internationalisation projects that include participation in international trade fairs between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026, including collective participation.

Eligible applicantsSMEs based in Umbria.
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Regional authority 2025–2026

Friuli Venezia Giulia Region

Grants for business internationalisation initiatives

Non-repayable grants for internationalisation projects by businesses in Friuli Venezia Giulia, including participation in trade fairs and exhibitions, promotion, marketing, B2B meetings and digital internationalisation initiatives.

Eligible applicantsBusinesses carrying out their economic activity in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Official source /05
Regional authority 2025

Lazio Region

SME internationalisation vouchers

Grants supporting SMEs in Lazio on their internationalisation journey, with a particular focus on international trade fairs and promotional activity in overseas markets.

Eligible applicantsSMEs based in Lazio.
Official source /06
Regional authority 2025

Tuscany Region

2025 SME internationalisation call

A measure designed to help Tuscan businesses access overseas markets, including through participation in international trade fairs and targeted promotional initiatives in key markets.

Eligible applicantsSMEs based in Tuscany.
Official source /07
Regional authority 2025

Lombardy Region

Export support vouchers

Support for projects that open up and strengthen a business presence in overseas markets, covering eligible promotional, internationalisation and trade-fair participation costs.

Eligible applicantsBusinesses with a registered office or operating unit in Lombardy.
Official source /08
Regional authority 2025

Lombardy Region

Grants for international trade fairs

Grants for collective participation in international trade fairs, designed to strengthen the presence of Lombardy-based MSMEs in overseas markets.

Eligible applicantsGroups of Lombardy-based MSMEs.
Official source /09
Regional authority 2025

Liguria Region

Internationalisation grant

Grants for internationalisation projects by micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Liguria, potentially including participation in trade fairs and specialist events.

Eligible applicantsMSMEs based in Liguria.
Official source /10
Regional authority 2025

Piedmont Region

Grants for craft businesses participating in trade fairs

Regional grants for Piedmont craft businesses, promoting participation in trade fairs in Italy and abroad and enhancing the profile of local products.

Eligible applicantsCraft businesses based in Piedmont.
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National body 2025

SIMEST

Subsidised finance for international trade fairs and events

A facility supporting Italian businesses at international trade fairs and events, including those held in Italy, through subsidised finance and potential non-repayable funding.

Eligible applicantsFocus: trade fairs, exhibitions and events promoting businesses in overseas markets.
Official source /12
National body 2025

Italian Trade Agency (ICE)

ICE initiative – Event and opportunity for businesses

An Italian Trade Agency event and initiative page for businesses, offering promotional opportunities, participation in international events and export-support services.

Eligible applicantsItalian businesses interested in ICE services.
Official source /13
Regional financial institution 2025

FIRA Abruzzo

Support for the internationalisation of Abruzzo MSMEs

A measure supporting internationalisation projects by businesses in Abruzzo, including trade-fair initiatives and promotional activity in international markets.

Eligible applicantsMSMEs based in Abruzzo.
Official source /14

Local opportunities

Chambers of Commerce and local bodies

Chamber of Commerce 2026

Chieti Pescara Chamber of Commerce

2026 internationalisation incentive call

Grants supporting local MSMEs at international trade fairs in Italy and abroad, as well as B2B meetings and promotional events with overseas buyers. Funding covers 50% of eligible costs, up to €5,000.

Eligible applicantsActive MSMEs registered with the Chieti Pescara Chamber of Commerce. Applications from 9 September to 15 December 2026.
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Chamber of Commerce 2026

Marche Chamber of Commerce

2026 internationalisation call

Grants supporting the internationalisation of businesses in the Marche region, with eligible costs potentially including promotional activity and participation in trade fairs and events.

Eligible applicantsBusinesses registered with the Marche Chamber of Commerce.
Official source /02
Chamber of Commerce 2026

Umbria Chamber of Commerce

2026 call for participation in trade fairs in Italy and abroad

Non-repayable grants supporting Umbrian businesses at trade fairs in Italy and abroad during 2026, with a particular focus on internationally significant events.

Eligible applicantsBusinesses registered with the Umbria Chamber of Commerce.
Official source /03
Chamber of Commerce 2026

Brescia – Pro Brixia

Overseas trade fairs and services – Pro Brixia 2026

A call supporting trade-fair participation and the use of overseas services during 2026, designed to strengthen the international presence of businesses from Brescia.

Eligible applicantsBrescia businesses registered with the Chamber of Commerce.
Official source /04
Chamber of Commerce 2026

Bologna Chamber of Commerce

Grants for participation in international trade fairs in Italy

Funding for MSMEs in the Bologna area, supporting the cost of attending international trade fairs held in Italy during 2026.

Eligible applicantsMicro, small and medium-sized businesses in the Bologna area.
Official source /05
Chamber of Commerce 2025

Irpinia-Sannio

Trade-fair voucher call – first half of 2025

Grants for local businesses participating in trade fairs, with particular emphasis on internationally significant events.

Eligible applicantsBusinesses registered with the Irpinia-Sannio Chamber of Commerce.
Official source /06
Chamber of Commerce 2025

Bari

2025 internationalisation voucher call

Support for overseas promotional initiatives and trade-fair participation by businesses in the province of Bari.

Eligible applicantsMSMEs registered with the Bari Chamber of Commerce.
Official source /07
Chamber of Commerce 2025

Modena

2025 internationalisation vouchers

Grants for initiatives that consolidate and expand the presence of Modena businesses in overseas markets, including trade fairs and commercial missions.

Eligible applicantsBusinesses with a registered office or local unit in the province of Modena.
Official source /08
Chamber of Commerce 2025

Como-Lecco

Business internationalisation call

A rolling measure supporting internationalisation by local businesses, including participation in international trade fairs.

Eligible applicantsBusinesses registered with the Como-Lecco Chamber of Commerce.
Official source /09
Chamber of Commerce 2025

Verona

2025 internationalisation incentives

Vouchers for projects that strengthen the overseas presence of Verona businesses, including through participation in international trade fairs.

Eligible applicantsVerona businesses registered with the Chamber of Commerce.
Official source /10
Chamber of Commerce 2025

Bergamo

2025 trade-fair call

Grants for businesses in the province of Bergamo participating in trade fairs in Italy and abroad.

Eligible applicantsBusinesses registered with the Bergamo Chamber of Commerce.
Official source /11
Chamber of Commerce 2025

Monte Rosa Laghi Alto Piemonte

2025 internationalisation call

A measure for internationalisation initiatives by local businesses, including participation in international trade fairs.

Eligible applicantsBusinesses registered with the Monte Rosa Laghi Alto Piemonte Chamber of Commerce.
Official source /12
Chamber of Commerce 2025

Prato-Pistoia

2025 internationalisation call

Grants for internationalisation and overseas promotion projects by businesses in Prato and Pistoia, including trade-fair participation.

Eligible applicantsBusinesses registered with the Prato-Pistoia Chamber of Commerce.
Official source /13
Chamber of Commerce 2025

Varese

Internationalisation grants and support

Support for internationalisation projects and trade-fair participation by businesses in the province of Varese.

Eligible applicantsBusinesses registered with the Varese Chamber of Commerce.
Official source /14
Chamber special agency 2025

Promovarese

Grants for trade fairs and internationalisation initiatives

Support for Varese businesses participating in trade fairs, missions and promotional initiatives in overseas markets, including alongside delegations organised by Italian Fair Service.

Eligible applicantsBusinesses in the Varese area.
Official source /15
Grants and sponsorships

Chamber of Commerce of Verona

Internationalisation

Page of the Chamber of Commerce of Verona dedicated to internationalisation.

Eligible applicants
Official source /16

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