The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today approved 282 concessional loans to support the internationalisation of Italian companies, for a total value of EUR 146 million. Managed by SIMEST, the financing is intended for 275 Italian companies investing in digital and ecological transition, participation in international trade fairs, market entry initiatives, the recruitment of temporary export managers, and the development of new e-commerce platforms.
Support for internationalisation through geographically targeted instruments continues: the “USA Measure”, with EUR 12.5 million allocated to 14 initiatives, remains particularly attractive for businesses. Significant results have also been recorded under the “Africa Measure” (EUR 2.8 million for 4 operations), the “Latin America Measure” (EUR 1.9 million for 3 projects), and the “India Measure” (EUR 1.3 million allocated to 2 initiatives). This activity confirms the growing commitment to high-potential markets for Made in Italy.
With regard to export support schemes, 13 operations have been approved under Fund 295, for a total value exceeding EUR 16 million. These measures concern the export of capital goods, as well as the mechanical engineering and agri-food sectors, across various regions, including the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Senegal, as well as Latin America and Europe.
Finally, in the area of equity investments, two operations have been approved for a total value exceeding EUR 5 million. These will support the consolidation of Italian companies in the United States, operating in key sectors of the Italian economy, namely agri-food and chemicals and petrochemicals.
