Finpiemonte Incentives Guide
Updated January 2026
Incentives & Subsidies 2026
Guide to Incentives and Subsidies 2026
This circular is dedicated to Finpiemonte measures updated to January 2026. Finpiemonte acts as the financial company of the Piedmont Region, supporting economic development, research, and territory competitiveness.
The Role of Finpiemonte
- Intermediate body: Manager of public funds and financial instruments.
- Development agency: Project and consulting activities.
- Partner/Member: Participation in coordination tables and European projects.
Subsidized Finance
Incentives can be provided to companies mainly in 3 forms:
- Subsidized loan: Provides the necessary liquidity to implement the project. Granted and disbursed before making the investments.
- Non-repayable grant: Recognizes a reduction in project costs (capital account, interest, operating, or vouchers). Formally recognized before realizing the investment but disbursed after its completion and reporting.
- Guarantee/Counter-guarantee: Risk coverage to facilitate access to bank credit.
Reference European Regulations
Incentives must comply with European regulations on state aid (Art. 107 TFEU):
- Regulation EU 1315/2023 (GBER 651/2014 Amendment): Governs exemptions for specific categories, aligning with Green Deal and digital transition objectives.
- Regulation 2023/2831/EU (De Minimis): Replaces reg. 1407/2013. The aid ceiling is raised to € 300,000 over three years for a single enterprise.
Regional Aid Map (Areas C)
In Piedmont, there are disadvantaged areas (Art. 107.3.c) where higher aid intensities can be recognized. Since January 1, 2024, there are 73 eligible Municipalities:
Vercelli Province: Bianzè, Carisio, Cigliano, Crescentino, Lamporo, Livorno Ferraris, Saluggia, Santhià, Tronzano Vercellese.
Biella Province: Benna, Biella, Candelo, Casapinta, Castelletto Cervo, Cavaglià, Cerreto Castello, Cerrione, Cossato, Crevacuore, Crosa, Dorzano, Gaglianico, Gifflenga, Lessona, Massazza, Mezzana Mortigliengo, Mongrando, Mosso, Mottalciata, Ponderano, Pray, Quaregna, Salussola, Sandigliano, Soprana, Strona, Trivero, Valdengo, Valle Mosso, Verrone, Vigliano Biellese, Villanova Biellese.
Turin Province: Beinasco, Collegno, Druento, Grugliasco, La Loggia, Moncalieri (part), Nichelino, Orbassano, Pianezza, Rivalta di Torino, Rivoli, Robassomero, Turin (part), Venaria Reale, Agliè, Albiano d'Ivrea, Bairo, Caluso, Colleretto Giacosa, Foglizzo, Ivrea, Loranzè, Ozegna, Pavone Canavese, Rivarolo Canavese, Romano Canavese, San Giorgio Canavese, San Giusto Canavese, Scarmagno, Strambino, Vialfrè.
Crisis Management
Business Development Consulting Call 757
Facilitating the development and relaunch of companies in pre-crisis situations, reversible crisis, or at risk of difficulty, through support actions aimed at prevention and overcoming critical issues.
- Small and Medium Enterprises in pre-crisis, reversible non-structural crisis, or at risk of difficulty.
- Excluding Micro enterprises and Large enterprises.
- Active local unit in Piedmont.
- Consulting Services: Assessment of the actual corporate situation, on-site activities to identify areas of intervention, verification of relaunch possibilities and business transformation.
- Tutoring Services: Accompanying activities in the implementation of the development project.
- Note: It is mandatory to request both types.
Valuation of hours for consulting and tutoring services.
Acquisition of Companies in Crisis Call 1187
Counteracting deindustrialization processes through the recovery of abandoned sites for production purposes and the safeguarding of employment.
- Purchasing companies of any size.
- Company/Branch Takeover: Acquisition of companies located in Piedmont in full-blown crisis, at risk of closure, or already closed.
- Business Lease: Eligible only if aimed at subsequent final acquisition.
- Connected Assets: Plants, factories, research centers, tangible and intangible assets included.
- Excluded: Acquisition of company shares only.
Non-repayable grant. Minimum investment: € 500k (Small), € 1M (Medium), € 1.5M (Large). Mandatory 40% employment maintenance.
Relaunch Support Fund 782
Integration and strengthening of restructuring and relaunch projects for sub-performing companies with concrete recovery possibilities.
- Small and Medium Enterprises and Mid-Cap Companies based in Piedmont.
- Companies in temporary imbalance but with a valid business plan.
- Mandatory Expenses (Type A): Costs for accessing the "Development and Relaunch Fund" and preparing financial instruments.
- Optional Expenses (Type B): Fixed investments and extraordinary services functional to the relaunch (Max 40% of total).
Grant up to 10% of the financial operation. Max € 500,000 (SMEs), € 400,000 (Mid-Caps).
Growth and Development
MATCHIN - Skills and Innovation Call 1188
Supporting the increase of innovation capacity through the inclusion of highly qualified figures.
- Small and Medium Enterprises with operational/productive headquarters in Piedmont.
- Line A (Hiring): Salary costs for hiring highly qualified figures (PhD holders) for R&D activities.
- Line B (Mobility): Costs for agreements with Research Organizations (ROs) for the temporary secondment of researchers/professors to the company.
Grant up to 70% (Small) or 60% (Medium) for Line A. 50% for Line B.
Investment Attraction Calls 768/769
Revitalizing investment propensity, attracting new settlements, and consolidating the entrepreneurial fabric.
- Small and Medium Enterprises and Mid-Cap Companies.
- Companies not yet active in Piedmont or relocating (back-shoring).
- Already active companies (only for new investments).
- New Plants: Creation of new production sites (production of functional goods or services).
- Expansion: New production square footage in existing units.
- Diversification: Investments to produce new goods/services compared to existing ones.
- Requalification: Recovery of abandoned sites.
Call A (Investments) + Call B (Employment). Mandatory employment increase (from 1 to 5 AWU). Min investment: € 150k (Micro/Small), € 300k (Medium), € 750k (Mid-Cap).
Confidi Risk Fund and Voucher ERDF PR 21-27
Promoting access to credit for Piedmontese SMEs through guarantees and vouchers for cost reduction.
- SMEs and Professionals.
- Investments in tangible and intangible assets.
- Working capital (max € 250,000).
- Expenses for obtaining guarantee and interest.
Guarantee on loans + Grant Voucher (max € 10,000) covering guarantee and interest costs.
Single Competitiveness Funds Calls 346/347
Support for investments and access to credit for specific sectors (Crafts, Trade, Wood).
- Micro, Small, and Medium Craft Enterprises (with qualification annotation).
- Micro, Small, and Medium Commercial Enterprises (specific NACE codes).
- Wood Supply Chain (Sawmills, primary processing).
- Primary Expenses:
- Machinery, plants, production equipment.
- Hardware, software, patents, licenses.
- Furniture, office machinery.
- Vehicles (electric/alternative or traditional with limits).
- Construction work (renovation, systems).
- Expenses with Limitation:
- Property purchase (max 100% of primary expenses).
- Inventory/Warehouse (max 20% of primary expenses).
- General expenses (max 5%).
Mix of Subsidized Loan (70% zero interest) + Grant (10% Micro, 8% Small, 4% Medium). Minimum investment € 25,000.
Large Enterprise Settlement Contract R.L. 34/2004
Promoting the arrival or development of investments by large enterprises that generate qualified employment.
- Large Enterprises.
- Mid-Cap Companies.
- Small Mid-Cap Companies.
- Not joined in a grouping.
- R&D Projects: Pre-ordered or resulting research and development from settlement.
- Productive Investments: Creation of new establishment or diversification of activities (only in Areas 107.3.c).
- Collaborations: Projects carried out with Small and Medium Enterprises or Research Organizations.
Variable grant. Mandatory employment increase (20-25 employees). "Sportello" (First-come-first-served) procedure.
Cooperation Call 355
Interventions for the development and promotion of cooperation.
- Eligible Expenses: Startup costs (new coops), quality certifications, productive investments (machinery, furniture), real estate investments.
- Incentive: Grant (40%) and Subsidized Loan (100% coverage).
Social Cooperatives R.L. 18/94
Promoting the development and support of social cooperation in the regional territory.
- Social cooperatives registered in the Regional Register (Sec. A and B).
- Consortia of social cooperatives.
- Business startup.
- Investments propedeutic to employment increase through capital increase.
Subsidized loan 100% (50-70% zero interest). Max € 280,000 (or € 500k for capitalization).
Culture and Tourism Calls
Live Performance and Cinema Calls 1009 / 767
Strengthening the competitiveness of companies operating in live performance and cinema exhibition.
- Micro, Small, and Medium Performance Companies: Theater/hall managers.
- Small and Medium Cinema Companies: Cinema hall operators.
- Construction: Renovation, structural adjustment, reactivation of closed halls.
- Technological: Audio/video systems, projectors, digitalization.
- Furniture: Seats, hall setups.
Grant up to 80%.
Museum System R.L. 11/2018
Support and enhancement of Piedmontese museums through construction and exhibition interventions.
- Public/private entities owning or managing museums.
- Excluding state-owned or Region-participated museums.
- Building Interventions: Property conservation, safety adjustment.
- Setup: Exhibition paths, removal of architectural barriers (accessibility).
Contribution max € 40,000 (80% expenses).
Tourism Events Calls 1185 / 1186
Support for communication and promo-advertising activities for initiatives of tourist value.
- Public entities in Piedmont.
- Non-profit associations.
- Communication: Press, social, web marketing campaigns.
- Promo-advertising: Promotional material for events with tourism value (B1 and B2).
- Excluded: Structural or pure logistic organization expenses.
Grant 80%. Call B1 (Selective) and B2 (Open window).
Energy and Environment
RI.TECH - Recycling Technologies Call 1126
Initiatives aimed at increasing waste recycling, valuing critical raw materials.
- Small and Medium Enterprises registered in the REA.
- Third Sector Entities qualifying as Small and Medium Enterprises.
- Treatment Plants: Anaerobic digesters, composting, textile/plastic treatment.
- Special Recycling: WEEE, batteries, photovoltaic panels.
- Material Recovery: Technologies for extracting critical raw materials (e.g., blackmass).
Grant up to 90%. Max € 297,000.
PRE.SI - Waste Prevention Call 1125
Interventions aimed at reducing the amount of waste produced and mitigating negative impacts.
- Small and Medium Enterprises.
- Industrial Symbiosis: Technologies to use others' waste as raw material.
- Reuse Centers: Creation or expansion of centers for good repair.
- Packaging Reduction: Lines for bulk products or reduced packaging.
Grant up to 90%.
Efficient District Heating Call 1117
Dissemination of efficient district heating systems powered by renewable sources or waste heat.
- Small, Medium, and Large Enterprises.
- Owners, builders, or network managers.
- New Networks: Construction of efficient district heating systems.
- Expansion: Extension of existing networks (maintaining efficiency).
- Plants: Modernization of heat generation (renewable/waste sources).
Coverage up to 100% (Mix of Grant + Subsidized Loan).
Business Creation and Other
Self-employment R.L. 32/2023 Art. 40
Provision of subsidized loans and guarantees for the startup of new activities.
- Unemployed / Inactive.
- Working poor.
- People at risk of unemployment.
- Investments: Machinery, equipment, furniture.
- Property: Local adjustment, systems (renovation).
- Intangible: Software, licenses, website.
Subsidized loan 100% (70% regional funds). Free 80% guarantee.
MIP - Start your Business Call 1184
Grant covering partial startup costs for new activities.
- New companies or self-employed workers.
- Originating from the MIP tutoring path (Measure 1/2).
- Startup: Incorporation costs, Chamber of Commerce registration.
- Marketing: Advertising, launch communication.
- Locals: Lease payments (rent).
- Instrumental: Small equipment and furniture.
Grant from € 500 to € 10,000.
Social Funds (Legal Aid) R.L. 4/16 & 5/16
Full coverage of legal assistance expenses for:
- Women victims of violence and abuse.
- Victims of discrimination.
Access via the list of lawyers at the local Bar Association.