Grant

Smart&Start Italia

Rolling

Smart&Start Italia supports innovative tech startups across Italy by offering zero-interest loans covering up to 80-90% of eligible expenses, along with non-repayable grants for startups in Central and Southern Italy. It is open to newly established innovative startups, individuals, and foreign teams opening a location in Italy.

Key facts

Organiser
Invitalia
Deadline
Rolling
Amount
Loan
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Italy
Stages
Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Sectors
Any sector
Format
Online
Location
Italy
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.