Ismea and Sicily report significant shifts in agrifood funding and regional development spending

Ismea Investe agrifood financing Sicily development fund FSC funds market conditions component

Ismea has approved a new procedural model for its market-condition component (FCM) to provide greater flexibility for agrifood companies. Moving away from fixed-window calls, the Institute will now implement a continuous ‘open window’ evaluation process via a dedicated portal. This allows businesses to submit investment projects—ranging from 2 to 20 million euros—without waiting for specific announcement deadlines. The financial instruments include equity, quasi-equity, bonds, and participatory financial instruments.

Separately, Sicily has emerged as the leader in Italy for the implementation of the 2021-2027 Development and Cohesion Fund (FSC). According to monitoring data as of June 30, 2026, the region leads the country in both legally binding commitments and actual payments, surpassing Campania and Calabria. Sicily manages a total allocation of nearly 5 billion euros, intended for infrastructure, environment, water resources, mobility, and business competitiveness. Regional President Renato Schifani attributed this acceleration to efficient regional governance and support from Cassa depositi e prestiti.

Entities

Cassa Depositi e Prestiti · ISMEA · Ismea Investe · Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry · Renato Schifani · Sicilia

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[● 4 SOURCES] The financing amounts must remain lower than the contribution of private capital. www.ilsannioquotidiano.it · lecodellitorale.it · quotidianodifoggia.it
[● 5 SOURCES] The Board of Directors approved a new access method for the market-based component (FCM) of Ismea Investe. www.ilsannioquotidiano.it · lecodellitorale.it · quotidianodifoggia.it
[● 5 SOURCES] Applications will be submitted through a dedicated portal via a rolling evaluation procedure. www.ilsannioquotidiano.it · lecodellitorale.it · quotidianodifoggia.it
[● 5 SOURCES] The new system replaces the previous mechanism of calls for tenders with predetermined deadlines with a continuous rolling application process. www.ilsannioquotidiano.it · lecodellitorale.it · quotidianodifoggia.it
[● 4 SOURCES] The FCM component utilizes equity, quasi-equity, bond loans, and participatory financial instruments. www.ilsannioquotidiano.it · lecodellitorale.it · quotidianodifoggia.it
[● 5 SOURCES] Financing amounts will range between 2 million and 20 million euros. www.ilsannioquotidiano.it · lecodellitorale.it · quotidianodifoggia.it