Italian Deindustrialisation Fund 2026 Offers €120 million to Boost Manufacturing

On 18 June 2026 the Italian Department for Cohesion Policies published the call for the second edition of the Fondo di Contrasto alla Deindustrializzazione. The programme provides up to €120 million in de‑minimis subsidies, covering up to 100 % of eligible expenses with a cap of €300 000 per company. Eligible firms are manufacturing entities already located in, or planning to set up in, the industrial consortia of Lazio (including Frosinone, Rieti, Rome‑Latina, Sud Pontino and Southern Lazio). Funding may be used for plant upgrades, new machinery, digitalisation, innovative technologies and related installation costs. Applications are accepted online from 31 July 2026, with the submission window running from 31 August to 30 October 2026.