Google launches "AI for Made in Italy", a project to help Italian SMEs integrate new technology into their businesses. Strategy vision, personalized consultancy and free training courses to exploit all the opportunities offered by AI. Until…
Banco Bpm, agreement with Simest to support companies in their investments in internationalization and digital and sustainable innovation. Six lines of financing for a maximum duration of 6 years
Despite the challenges and uncertainties, SMEs appear ready to invest and grow, focusing on strategic sectors such as technology and personnel training. This is what emerges from Grant Thornton's latest International Business Report
The best three innovative projects with a significant and measurable impact, which promote the green transition in the "Sustainable and Renewable Energy", "Blue Economy", "Smart Manufacturing", "Agritech" and "Sustainable Lifestyle" sectors will be awarded.
Loans to businesses will be activated for a total of 300 million euros aimed at supporting investments in innovation to support the growth and development of Italian SMEs. The agreement falls within the scope of the "National Transition Plan 4.0"
The new initiative aims to highlight the many realities that, although smaller in size, have been able to adopt a path aimed at improving their sustainability profile
New growth opportunities for Italian SMEs in the 12 countries served by the group's commercial banks in Central and South-Eastern Europe and North Africa
After the 8 billion in 2022 and the 10 in 2023, the banking institution is making available another 10 billion in additional credit "to support business growth", with a focus on micro businesses, SMEs and the third sector
In 2023 the AI market, dominated by large companies, reached a value of 760 million euros. All Italians know about AI but almost three out of four people are afraid of it. In the next ten years, with the demographic gap…
From Suez to Panama, from Babel Mandeb to the Strait of Malacca, at least seven straits are blocked: the maritime routes of the global logistics of semi-finished products, raw materials and finished products have been disrupted in full chaos
To obtain access, in the last two financial years the companies must have produced at least 70% of their turnover towards the client subjected to the procedures. A non-repayable contribution may also be requested to reduce the interest rate.…
The report and the numbers of the new trend: over 2018 million euros invested between 2022 and 45. This is a support category now recognized as a key element for attracting capital to support growth…
Among the 622 Fintech startups, 109 are focused on insurtech. A stable number that shows the maturity of the market. However, investments have fallen by 81% even though a third of the startups are profitable. Research data from the Fintech Observatory…
The event organized with AIFI and Borsa Italiana - Euronext Group aims to make companies aware of the growth opportunities offered by extraordinary finance
The 10 European SMEs "most attentive" to sustainability were selected from over 7 thousand candidates - Among the winners there is also the Italian Planetek Italia which manufactures equipment for the space and defense sector
The resources will be used to promote the competitiveness and investments of around 50 thousand companies, with particular attention to the education, training and culture sectors
The Cyber Index PMI evaluates the awareness of Italian small and medium-sized businesses regarding cyber risks. The objective is to promote greater diffusion of digital culture within these companies. Here is what emerges from the first Report
The agreement will allow the activation of financing at favorable conditions with a duration of up to 12 years. Operation will be divided into two tranches for a total amount of 500 million
The operation is based on the subscription by the EIB of a reserved bond issued by Crédit Agricole Italia. 25% will be allocated to achieving environmental sustainability and energy transition objectives
The data comes from the first edition of the barometer on the progress of European SMEs in decarbonisation, published by Argos Wityu in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
There are 150 small and medium-sized enterprises present in Cernobbio this weekend thanks to Sace. Their contribution to national added value and exports is very important
Simest has today opened the portal for submitting applications to access the new 4 billion fund for the growth of companies abroad. Six different lines of intervention
Realized with Eurizon Capital Real Asset, the Fund has an initial goal of raising 150 million from institutional investors and also envisages a direct investment from the Bank
Plena Education comprises six schools located in six different cities, with a total of 4.200 students enrolled and a turnover of 24 million. The group aims to achieve a turnover of 30 million within two years
Through the Sace Fct platform, companies will be able to access a vast range of factoring products independently and simply, with just a few clicks. Registration without preliminary costs by September 30th
The fourth edition of the initiative is underway for Italian SMEs wishing to expand abroad, increasing their competitiveness and contributing to national growth
Among the projects of the Factoring Association there is the target of small and medium-sized enterprises, for which the support of working capital can be fundamental
The data of Italian exports are good and confirmed to be solid. The Italian market share globally increased from 2,4% to 2,6% in 2022 and could further increase in 2023. Germany, the United States, France and China remain the main…
Announced the winners of the Open Innovation Challenge aimed at startups, scaleups and companies with innovative solutions in the cyber field. Presented the white paper of the TIM Study Center which highlights the need for networking to develop products and services…
The agreement bears witness to Intesa Sanpaolo's commitment as an important partner for Italian companies in the sustainable transition, with particular attention to innovative projects and the development of Renewable Energy Communities
It is now the fifth year of collaboration between Intesa Sanpaolo and ELITE, which to date has allowed over 360 Italian companies to be accompanied on a growth path
The hydrogen supply chain in Italy is growing rapidly with potential yet to be discovered. Above all, private investment is driving growth. For the future, companies are asking to overcome the problems associated with the lack of a regulatory framework
Ten European countries involved where the local Sustainability Heroes will be selected. In collaboration with SDA Bocconi - School of Management, a dedicated White Paper and a research project will also be produced
The goal is to enhance the business opportunities of companies operating in the 12 countries served by the group's commercial banks in Eastern Europe and North Africa
The board of directors of Banca AideXa, an Italian fintech dedicated to SMEs, has confirmed the appointments of the co-founders. Called a shareholders' meeting with a capital raising by June 2023
After the pandemic, which has brought many of the smallest Italian production companies to their knees, the French have resumed shopping for our country's SMEs - Lanzillotta (IREFI) comments: "French investments in Italy have the function of…
INTERVIEW WITH FABIO DE FURIA, president of the Miami Scientific Italian Community which is celebrating its 10th anniversary - "Let's broaden the knowledge and relationships between the Italian and US realities and multiply the opportunities" - "Research and innovation do not…
INTERVIEW WITH ANNA ROSCIO, Executive Director Sales & Marketing Enterprises of Sanpaolo Intesa, or "the lady of the SMEs" who are customers of the largest Italian bank - "The companies that have overcome the various crises have come out strengthened" and "the…
The new edition of Intesa Sanpaolo's ELITE Lounge is underway, the first in 2023 which will help companies in their financial acceleration process. More than 300 companies accompanied to date in the growth path
Loan in favor of Finlombarda, a finance company of the Lombardy Region. The resources in favor of enterprises aim to generate positive effects on employment and the environment
The Turin stage, hosted in the auditorium of the Intesa Sanpaolo skyscraper, was dedicated to the theme of Impact. The final event of the edition is coming
Italian Tech Alliance is the association of those who invest, innovate, experiment and discover new technologies to make Italy grow. The new president succeeds Gianluca Dettori
Invitalia's support for internationalization through digital solutions is now open to small manufacturing companies also set up in the form of networks and consortia
The new Italiaonline reality was made official in the presence of the President Onsi Sawiris and the CEO Roberto Giacchi, during the annual convention of the sales network
The securitization of consumer loans will support the investments and working capital needs of small and medium-sized enterprises and Italian MidCap companies.
The agreement renews and expands the areas of collaboration agreed in 2018. The first joint investment has also been signed in the ENEF II Fund to support the private sector in the Western Balkans
A new digital platform integrated with customized professional consultancy services for companies wishing to participate in the local, national and European tenders of the PNRR
It's called "FuoriCasa" and it's Italiaonline's new digital advertising service on outdoor screens. Aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises, it is preparing to offer companies visibility on roads, airports, bus shelters, subways, stations and shopping centers
The agreement between Sace BT and Acea Energia makes it possible to facilitate requests for payment by installments of invoices thanks to a new digital tool called "Cauzione Energia PMI".
General practitioners and industry experts surveyed over 6.600 selected SMEs in Europe to identify the 9 "Sustainability Heroes". Presented the second edition of the White Book of SDA Bocconi - School of Management Sustainability Lab dedicated to the challenges of SMEs…
The goal is to originate and co-finance innovative SME and Mid-Cap projects and promote sustainable investments, the development of digital skills and ESG policies
With the new tool, presented today at Palazzo Mezzanotte in collaboration with ELITE of the Euronext Group and Assindustria Venetocentro, 47,5 million have already been placed with 9 companies. The structure is guaranteed by the Pan-European Guarantee Fund
The Unioncamere and Borsa Merci survey highlights the increases in the prices of SMEs that manage essential services - Electricity and gas have an ever greater impact.
Italian SMEs are investing more and more in digital technology. The use of social networks is increasing and the figure of influencer marketing is consolidating. The Italiaonline survey
Among the obstacles: difficulty in accessing sustainable finance and public incentives aimed at SMEs as well as the lack of demand for sustainable products and services. Generali's investigation
Moscow announces significant cuts in the supply of gas to Europe, reducing flows from the Nord Stream pipeline, however - according to the Ministry of Ecological Transition - Italy will not pass from the early warning level to the warning level. For experts in…
Among the objectives, to encourage investments in renewable energy by all companies, in particular SMEs, in the agribusiness and third sector chain, seizing all the opportunities
Italy is the country of small businesses but in ten years credit to SMEs has dropped by 32%. It holds employment. A First Cisl report: "It's a serious problem"
During a webinar, the challenges that Italian companies have to face and the portfolio of tools and resources that CDP makes available to accompany them were discussed
The agreement between Sace and the trading company of Intesa Sanpaolo is aimed at the economic relaunch of the country and at strengthening the competitiveness of Made in Italy in the world
The initiative expands the agreement signed in September 2021 which had already activated resources for five billion euros - In all, the goal is to help 90 small and medium-sized businesses
Unicredit and Microsoft Italia relaunch "Together4Digital", a path to accelerate the digitization of Italian companies and seize the opportunities and incentives provided by the PNRR
The fourth edition aims to enhance the SMEs that carry out growth projects and accompany them on a development path in all phases of the business life. Self-application by June 30th
INTERVIEW WITH FAUSTO BIANCHI, Chairman of the Small Industry Committee of Unindustria Lazio: "If one company out of ten risks closing down, it is necessary to put a ceiling on the price of gas and electricity, avoiding the speculative phenomena that distort the market"
Green light for the first tranche of a total investment of 350 million by the State - The goal is to disseminate 4.0 skills to "at least 4.500 small and medium-sized enterprises"
The Mise publishes the decree: 678 million euros are on the way, guaranteed by React-Eu and by the cohesion funds to finance 4.0 technologies, circular economy and energy saving
According to Unioncamere, the growth of digital maturity in recent years has been more consistent among service and manufacturing companies than agricultural ones
The board of directors approved the report on remuneration ahead of the shareholders' meeting on 8 April - 3 billion from Unicredit to support SMEs grappling with high energy prices
The third edition of the Intesa Sanpaolo project dedicated to internalisation kicks off on Tuesday 8 March with interventions by Sace and opportunities offered by the Pnrr
Intesa Sanpaolo's first program is dedicated to the growth of innovative startups, which are also fundamental to the digitization indicated by the PNRR - And it renews the measures to give more oxygen to tourist SMEs
Unicredit strengthens the corporate function, now dedicated to all companies, starting from 1 million euros in turnover - Focus on the energy and digital transition
The association in the utility management sector (Assium) intends to restore credibility to the commodities market through an expert capable of putting customer needs at the center and not simply closing the contract
The effect of the insurance-financial services in support of the exports of the group led by Pierfrancesco Latini on the performance of companies has been more than positive - SMEs benefit above all
The first entrepreneurship support program aimed at the 25 Mozambican SMEs of Eni Rovuma Basin in collaboration with Standard Bank Business Incubator has come to an end