To support and incentivize the growth of tourism businesses, individual regions and provincial authorities make available grants and funding with the aim of encouraging innovation and expansion of tourism activities, improving the supply and attractiveness of the area. In this article, we will look at the regional and provincial calls for proposals that are open, providing an overview of the measures that tourism-accommodation businesses can access .
Lombardy Microcredit for Starting New Businesses
The call is aimed at promoting business start-ups, including those operating in the tourism and hospitality sector, and provides regional financing at a nominal rate of zero covering 40 percent of eligible expenses. The remaining 60 percent can be supported through financing provided by a Microcredit Operator at market rate. The total amount of financing can vary between a minimum of 15,000 euros and a maximum of 40,000 euros. Applications can be submitted from January 15, 2024 until December 31, 2027.
For details on requirements, eligible expenses and how to access funding, download the measure fact sheet or visit the Lombardy Region website.
Call for digital vouchers 4.0 - Lombardy
The Lombardy Chambers of Commerce, in agreement with the region, make available non-repayable grants for the following purposes:
- Promote the adoption of innovative solutions, products and services focused on new digital skills and technologies, in line with the strategy of the National Transition 5.0 Plan
- Fostering the digital and ecological "dual transition"
- Develop ecosystems of digital and green innovation
The call is aimed at micro, small and medium-sized enterprises based in the Lombardy Region and provides non-repayable grants of up to a maximum of 10 thousand euros, with a facility intensity of 50 percent. The minimum investment required is 4 thousand euros, while the maximum investment is 20 thousand euros. The total budget is 3,208,000 euros, divided among the individual Lombardy provinces.
Applications can be submitted from 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2024 until 12:00 p.m. on July 15, 2024, unless resources are exhausted early. For details on requirements, eligible expenses and how to access funding, visit the Unioncamere Lombarde website.