Sicily Sicily Plus - Promotion of collaborative research and technology transfer

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FORM FACILITATION

Contribution/Repayable fund

REGIONS

Sicily

SECTOR

Agri -food, supply energy, water and waste management, tourism, culture, other services

ALLOWED EXPENSE

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INCENTIVE STATUS

COMING SOON

OPENING DATE

CLOSING DATE

September 29, 2025
October 29, 2025

NOTES

No additional notes

Things

The notice intends to facilitate the realization of investment projects in the field of priority 1 "A more competitive and intelligent Sicily" of the FESR Sicily 2021-2027 program. The projects must guarantee effective collaboration between companies and research bodies, provide for the industrial enhancement of the results and pay particular attention to the principles of sustainable development, the green economy, the blue blue and the processes focused on the circular economy. All funded interventions must be carried out in line with the areas of intelligent specialization provided for by S3 Sicily 2021-2027.

Who is it aimed at?

Companies of any dimension and their aggregations already established or still to be constituted:

  • Large companies (Gi) (only if in collaboration with Mpmi);
  • Micro and small and medium -sized enterprises (MPMI);
  • Mid-caps;
  • Research, public or private bodies;
  • Research infrastructure, innovation poles and test and experimentation infrastructures

What does it predict

Finable interventions and eligible projects RGGE INTENSITY' Increases
Par. 3.1 (paragraph 1)
a) Industrial research projects (PRI) Art. 25, paragraph 2 lett. B
"Aid to research and development projects"
50% of eligible costs Increases provided for by art. 25, paragraph 6 of the RGGE where relevant
b) Experimental development projects (PSS) Art. 25, paragraph 2 lett. C
"Aid to research and development projects"
25% of eligible costs

Objective – Purpose

Industrial Research and Experimental Development

Form – Facilitation

Contribution/Repayable fund

Allowed Costs

Personnel cost, buildings and land, services, patents and licenses, general expenses, external services and consultancy, tools and equipment

Minimum concession that can be granted

1.000.000,00 €

Maximum grantable benefit

5.000.000,00 €
Subject type
Business

Dimension

Microimpresa, small business, medium enterprise, large enterprise, third sector entities, innovative start -ups, researchers

Activity sector

Agri -food, supply energy, water and waste management, tourism, culture, other services

Regions

Sicily

Special territorial scope

Noon

Incentive allocation

126.141.452,00 €

Frequent questions - Sicily Plus resumption

Who can participate in the Sicilian Plus recovery notice?
Collaborative networks consisting of universities, research centers, SMEs and large companies with operational headquarters in Sicily can participate. Management Advisor assists at every stage.
What is the goal of the promotion of collaborative research?
Support research and technology transfer projects between companies and scientific centers, to encourage innovation and territorial development. Management Advisor supports design.
What is the available financial allocation?
A total of € 15 million are available to finance the initiatives of the measure. Management Advisor helps in planning the budget.
What size and types of project are allowed?
Medium-large projects size between € 500,000 and € 5,000,000, focused on industrial research and experimental development. Management Advisor supports feasibility verification.
What expenses are admissible in the announcement?
Expenses for staff, equipment, prototypes, consultancy, patents, research infrastructures and technological transformation services. Management Advisor supports the calculation of the eligible items.
What is the type of facilitation foreseen?
Funding contributions with variable percentages of up to 50% of the eligible expenses, based on the type of beneficiary. Management Advisor takes care of the preparation of the admission documentation.
What criteria influence the intensity of the contribution?
Percentage established on the basis of the type of beneficiary (company or research body), prevalent activity and participation in partnerships. Management Advisor supports strategic options.
How do you apply for the announcement?
The application must be sent online through the dedicated regional platform, with digital signature and complete documentation. Management Advisor assists in the presentation.
When is it possible to send the questions?
Applications can be submitted starting from 1 September 2025 until 30 October 2025, 12:00. Management Advisor follows the entire sending process.
How long should the funded projects last?
The projects must be completed within 24 months from the date of start of the loan. Management Advisor supports in the management of timing.
Is post-delivery monitoring foreseen?
Yes, economic and technical reporting is mandatory. Management Advisor provides support for control and final reporting.
Is it possible to cumulate help with other measures?
The accumulation is allowed as long as in compliance with the regulatory framework on state aid. Management Advisor verifies compatibility with other regional, national or European incentives.

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