Invitalia

About The Fund

Invitalia is the national development agency of Italy focused on enhancing the country's economic growth by fostering the establishment and expansion of new companies and startups. Functioning as an active player in driving investments and the development of enterprises, Invitalia operates out of its headquarters in Rome. The agency's multifaceted initiatives span several sectors with an emphasis on IT, TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecom), Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data. Their investment thesis revolves around creating new businesses through a variety of incentives and support programs such as Resto al Sud, Fondo Impresa Femminile (Women Enterprise Fund), and Innovation Funds like SmartStart Italia and Smart Money Fase 2. Invitalia also strengthens existing enterprises by providing various forms of assistance that include but are not limited to funding for digital transformation, energy efficiency, and support for businesses in gastronomy and agro-food excellence. They play a key role in supporting large investments and revitalizing crisis areas across Italy with measures such as the Development Contracts and the Law 181/89. Furthermore, Invitalia develops territories by enhancing public services, valuing cultural heritage, and collaborating on Institutional Development Contracts (CIS). The agency aids the public administration in managing European and National funds, contributing to the reconstruction post-earthquake, and implementing the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). With programs aiming at innovation, competitiveness, culture, tourism, green transition, education, research, female entrepreneurship, and health, Invitalia commits to a strategic vision geared towards sustainable economic development. Their services also include business orientation, incentive guidance, application support, networking, and open innovation, ensuring a comprehensive ecosystem for enterprises to thrive.