Digitalisation incentives in 2026: a guide for Italian SMEs

Vouchers, subsidised financing and tax credits can support digital investment. Eligibility, eligible costs and application windows must be checked against official sources: different schemes should not be confused.

Chamber of Commerce vouchers and Transizione 5.0 are different schemes

Double-transition vouchers are issued by individual Chambers of Commerce: rates, limits, eligible costs and deadlines vary locally. There is no single nationwide application window for all Italian SMEs. Transizione 5.0 is a separate measure with specific investment and energy-saving requirements, not a chamber voucher.

Digital Transformation — MIMIT / Invitalia

Under the published rules, Digital Transformation covers projects from €50,000 to €500,000, with support equal to 50% of eligible costs: a 10% grant and 40% subsidised financing. It is not a 50% non-repayable grant. Check the application window and sector requirements on the ministry’s website.

Nuova Sabatini: investment in capital goods

Nuova Sabatini supports eligible machinery, equipment, hardware, software and digital technologies. The ministry’s contribution is linked to bank financing or leasing: it does not automatically reimburse the full cost of software. Check the conditions and availability for your specific project.

Resto al Sud 2.0: check thresholds and eligibility

Resto al Sud 2.0 supports new initiatives in southern Italy and has specific age and employment requirements. The official support levels distinguish 75% for programmes up to €120,000 from 70% for programmes above €120,000 and up to €200,000. Vouchers are also available under the scheme’s conditions.

ZES Unica Sud: not every digital investment qualifies

The ZES tax credit concerns eligible productive investments in southern Italy. Do not assume that every software purchase or digital service qualifies or promise an overall benefit by adding separate incentives together. Check eligible assets, deadlines and cumulation limits with the Italian Revenue Agency.

How Badil can help

Badil helps businesses define their digital project and prepare the necessary technical documentation. Before applying, check deadlines and conditions with your local Chamber of Commerce, MIMIT and Invitalia, and consult your adviser on tax and administrative matters.