SIMEST - international fairs

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FORM FACILITATION

Tax relief, Contribution/Repayable fund

REGIONS

Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Umbria, Valle d'Aosta /Vallée d'Aoste, Veneto

SECTOR

Fashion and textiles, motor vehicles and other means of transport, chemistry and pharmaceutical, electronic, mechanics, metallurgy, furniture, wood and paper, construction, energy supply, water and waste management, trade, ICT, transport services, hotel, catering, tourism, health, culture, other services, crafts, visual arts, performative and multimedia, cinema, dance and reading, music, theater, theater, Publishing, health, technology, mechanical-metaltronics and automation, textile-clothing-modes

ALLOWED EXPENSE

10.000,00 €

INCENTIVE STATUS

ACTIVE

OPENING DATE

CLOSING DATE

March 25, 2025
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NOTES

Active counter procedure until the available funds are exhausted.

Things

The measure supports the participation, also in Italy, in events, including virtual ones, of an international nature between the fair, exhibition, entrepreneurial mission or system mission, for the promotion of goods and/or services produced in Italy or Italian brand.

Who is it aimed at?

Companies that have deposited at least a budget relating to a complete exercise at the Company Register.

Exclusions: fishing and aquaculture sectors and in the primary production sector of agricultural products.

What does it predict

Facilitating at a subsidized rate equal to 10% of the EU reference rate (rate applied by 0.464% to 14/7/2023) or (II) 50% (fifty) and (III) 80% (eighty) defined during the submission of the application.

  • Minimum amount of € 10,000
  • amount maximum Euro 500,000 or 20% of the revenues of the latest budget (or the last 2 for amounts exceeding 150,000 euros)

 

Maximum overall exposure against fund 394/81 not exceeding 35% of the average of the revenues of the last two financial statements.

The total duration of the loan is 4 years from the date of signing the contract, of which:

  • Pre -amortization period: 2 years
  • Reimbursement period: 2 years

The required guarantees are determined according to the Mol or the company's scoring class (without guarantee for Scoring 1 and 2)

Delivery in 2 tranches (25% advance - balance)

Lost contribution of 10% within a maximum of 100,000 euros for:

  • PMI (also micro-enterprises), with operational headquarters in the regions of South Italy (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardinia and Sicily) consisting of at least 6 (six) months;
  • PMI (also micro -enterprises), in possession of environmental/sustainability certifications (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, SA8000);
  • PMI (also micro -enterprises), youth (IE enterprise made up of 60% (sixty) by young people between 18 (eighteen) and 35 (thirty -five) years or for capital companies, a company in which the participation shares are held for 60% (sixty) young people among 18 (eighteen) and 35 (thirty -five) years);
  • PMI (also micro -enterprises), female (IE company set up to 60% (sixty) by women or for capital companies, a company in which the participation shares are held for 60% (sixties) by women);
  • PMI (also micro -enterprises), with a share of turnover exports resulting from the VAT declarations of the last two exercises equal to 20% (twenty) on the total turnover;
  • PMIs (also micro -enterprises), innovative (IE Imprete registered as innovative SMEs at the Special Section of the Chamber of Commerce);
  • Even non -SME or micro -enterprises, in possession of environmental/sustainability certifications (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, SA8000) and which by the date of the first delivery can provide evidence of:
    • having issued a Sustainable Procurement Policy (SPP) containing ESG principles;
    • adhesion of at least 5 suppliers of the applicant company, with supply contracts entered into for at least 12 months from the submission of the application, to one or more principles ESG contained in the SPP;
    • implementation process of the aforementioned policy;
    • corrective plans in the event of non -compliance of one or more suppliers (for example, closure with the aforementioned supplier or warning and time to adapt);
    • Suppliers monitoring tools and methods with reference to compliance with compliance with the aforementioned policy
  • company (even not SMEs or micro -enterprises), with direct interests in the western Balkans.

Objective – Purpose

Internationalization

Form – Facilitation

Tax relief, Contribution/Repayable fund

Minimum Allowable Expenditure

10.000,00 €

Maximum Allowable Expenditure

500.000,00 €

Allowed Costs

Personnel cost, plants/machinery/equipment, external services and consultancy, consultancy and/or training services, hardware and software
Subject type
Business

Dimension

Microenterprise, Small Enterprise, Medium Enterprise

Activity sector

Fashion and textiles, motor vehicles and other means of transport, chemistry and pharmaceutical, electronic, mechanics, metallurgy, furniture, wood and paper, construction, energy supply, water and waste management, trade, ICT, transport services, hotel, catering, tourism, health, culture, other services, crafts, visual arts, performative and multimedia, cinema, dance and reading, music, theater, theater, Publishing, health, technology, mechanical-metaltronics and automation, textile-clothing-modes

Regions

Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Umbria, Valle d'Aosta /Vallée d'Aoste, Veneto

Frequent questions - SIMEST: international fairs

Who can participate in the SIMEST INTERNATIONAL FAIR CANTAGE?
Italian SMEs set up in corporate form can participate that want to promote themselves on foreign markets. Assistance on www.management-advisor.eu.
What international fairs are admissible?
International fairs are allowed in foreign countries and in Italy as long as they are international qualification. Support on www.management-advisor.eu.
What is the maximum contribution provided by the announcement?
The maximum financeable amount is € 500,000, within € 20% of the last year revenues. Details on www.management-advisor.eu.
Is there a lost fund?
Yes, up to 10% of the loan can be requested as a lost fund, if the company meets certain requirements. Info on www.management-advisor.eu.
What expenses are admissible in the Simest Fiere call?
Expenses for stand rental, freight transport, staff, travel, promotional material. Consultancy on www.management-advisor.eu.
Is it necessary to demonstrate internationalization?
Yes, a documentable export strategy and an internationalization plan is required. Free analysis on www.management-advisor.eu.
How do you apply for the SIMEST call?
The application is online through the SIMEST portal, with Spid or CNS. Practical support on www.management-advisor.eu.
What is the duration of the loan?
The duration is 6 years, with 2 years of pre -amortization and 4 reimbursement. Complete support on www.management-advisor.eu.
Is it possible to participate in multiple fairs with a single question?
Yes, participation in multiple fairs is allowed in the period of eligibility. Plan with www.management-advisor.eu.
When does it open and close the SIMEST FIERE counter?
The counter opens annually: the official dates are published on the SIMEST website. Notices also on www.management-advisor.eu.
Is it possible to cumulating the loan with other aid?
Yes, in compliance with state aid rules and accumulation with other funds. Check on www.management-advisor.eu.
Management Advisor offers support for SIMEST?
Yes, we support from the strategy to the compilation of the application, send, monitoring and reporting. All about www.management-advisor.eu.

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