Grant

Smart&Start Italia

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Smart&Start Italia is an Italian government funding measure that provides zero-interest loans and non-repayable grant conversions for innovative startups. It finances business plans between 100,000 and 1.5 million euros that feature significant technological content, digital economy solutions, or research spin-offs.

Key facts

Organiser
Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy / Invitalia
Deadline
No fixed deadline
Amount
€1,500,000 · Loan
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Italy
Sectors
Any sector
Application languages
Italian

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.