Step Lazio - Innovation and development

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FORM FACILITATION

Contribution/Repayable fund

REGIONS

Lazio

SECTOR

Healthcare, technology

ALLOWED EXPENSE

3.000.000,00 €

INCENTIVE STATUS

COMING SOON

OPENING DATE

CLOSING DATE

June 19, 2025
March 5, 2026

NOTES

Counter procedure, presentation of applications through Gecoweb Plus

Things

The Lazio Region supports projects which, pursuant to Reg. (EU) 2024/795 which establishes the platform for strategic technologies for Europe, concern the development or manufacture of critical technologies, or the safeguarding and strengthening of the respective chains of value , in the following sectors:

1. Digital technologies and innovation of Deep Tech technologies;

2. Clean and efficient technologies in terms of resources, including zero net emissions technologies;

3. Biotechnology, including the development and manufacture of critical medicines.

These technologies are considered criticism if they meet at least one of the following conditions:

  • they bring an innovative, emerging and avant -garde element with considerable economic potential;
  • they contribute to reducing or preventing the strategic dependencies of the EU.

Who is it aimed at?

The support is intended for companies, of any dimension, in single or aggregate form, which have, at the latest by the date of the first provision, the production unit located in Lazio. Each company can carry out a single project in a single form or as leader of an aggregation, demonstrating an adequate financial capacity in relation to the eligible costs of the project net of the corresponding contribution. Research bodies (ODR) can collaborate in the experimental development activity, supporting up to a maximum of 30% of the costs and participating in aggregation with one or more companies that support at least 70% of the costs of the activity. Finally, all beneficiaries must possess the requirements to contract with the Public Administration.

What does it predict

The facility is a non -refundable contribution, to the maximum extent of 10 million euros per project. The percentages of contribution on eligible costs are as follows:

  Small businesses Medium enterprises Big businesses Odr
Investments located in assisted areas Plus 50% 40% 30%  
Investments located in ordinary assisted areas 40% 30% 20%  
Investments located in the remaining areas of Lazio 20% 10%    
Experimental development activities - minimum percentage 40% 30% 20% 80%
Experimental development activities - maximum percentage 65% 55% 45% 80%
Training and training activities 70% 60% 50%  
Services and consultancy for SMEs 50% 50%    
Credit credit prize to guarantee the mandatory advance 50% 50% 50%  

The minimum percentage recognized to companies for experimental development activities is increased:

  • 5% for projects that include investments (a);
  • 5% for companies located in the assisted area (Plus or ordinary);
  • of 15% in the presence of an effective collaboration between multiple independent companies or between companies and odr

Objective – Purpose

Innovation and research

Form – Facilitation

Contribution/Repayable fund

Minimum Allowable Expenditure

3.000.000,00 €

Allowed Costs

Services, patents and licenses, general expenses, consultancy and/or training services, purchase of goods and services, training, tools and equipment
Subject type
Companies and research centres

Dimension

Small Business, Medium Business, Large Business

Activity sector

Healthcare, technology

Regions

Lazio

Special territorial scope

Not applicable

Incentive allocation

70.000.000,00 €

Frequent questions - Step Lazio - Innovation and development

What is the Step Lazio call - Innovation and development?
It is a € 70 million measure that finances projects for development or production of critical technologies, in particular digital, Deep Tech, sustainable and biotechnological. www.management-advisor.eu assists in all phases: analysis, sending, reporting.
Who can participate in the Step Lazio call?
Single or aggregation companies can participate, with a production unit in Lazio. Research bodies up to 30% of the project is also allowed. www.management-advisor.eu verifies eligibility requirements.
What is the financial allocation of the announcement?
The equipment is € 70 million with a non -refundance for technological innovation projects on a regional scale. www.management-advisor.eu helps you plan access to available funds.
When do you open the counter for questions?
The applications can be submitted from 12:00 on 19 June 2025 until 17:00 on March 5, 2026, through GecoWeb Plus. Www.management-advisor.eu manages deadlines and online loading.
What technologies are allowed?
Digital, green and sustainable technologies, chip production, biotechnology, advanced systems and Deep Tech are allowed. www.management-advisor.eu supports design coherence with step priorities.
What is the maximum contribution that can be paid?
The maximum contribution is € 10 million per project, in the form of a lost background, based on the size and location of the company. www.management-advisor.eu calculates the intensity of help.
What is the duration of the admitted projects?
The projects must end within 24 months from the date of granting the contribution, with any 6 -month extension. www.management-advisor.eu builds the executive schedule.
What expenses are admissible?
Expenses for staff, equipment, prototypes, consultancy, patents, tests and validations, as well as general flat -rate costs. www.management-advisor.eu defines the budget according to the PRSR rules.
How does the presentation of the application work?
Phase 1: form compilation on Gecoweb Plus; Phase 2: Formal sending digitally signed. www.management-advisor.eu prepares and transmits all the documentation.
How are aggregations formed?
The aggregations must include at least one company and may include research bodies, with collaboration agreement. www.management-advisor.eu structure the partnership and takes care of the governance.
How are the questions evaluated?
Councilual evaluation in chronological order with criteria of innovation, sustainability, consistency with regional priorities. www.management-advisor.eu optimizes the quality of the project.
Who manages the Step Lazio call?
The announcement is managed by Lazio Innova on behalf of the Lazio Region. www.management-advisor.eu is an operational partner in all design phases.

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