Self-Employment Grant – Central and Northern Italy

Are you under 35 and looking to start your own business in Central and Northern Italy? Invitalia has allocated €219 million to support young Italians in setting up new enterprises. Through the Autoimpiego Centro-Nord programme, entrepreneurial ideas can turn into concrete projects, thanks to non-repayable funding and a dedicated support pathway. The programme provides a non-repayable grant of up to €130,000, covering up to 65% of eligible costs. For smaller-scale projects, a voucher of up to €40,000 is also available. The measure is valid across 12 regions of Central and Northern Italy and is open to initiatives in any sector, with the sole exception of agriculture and fishing. Applicants can also expect a response within 90 days of submission. The programme is open to young people aged between 18 and 35 who are unemployed, not in employment, or on very low incomes. It is aimed at self-employed workers, freelancers and new businesses intending to launch their activity in the eligible regions. Would you like to find out whether you qualify? Contact us directly through the platform: our team will assess the feasibility of your project free of charge and support you at every stage of the application.