Italian regions launch funding for social enterprises, agri‑innovation

The ResilienCE project, coordinated by the non‑profit Informest and co‑financed by the Interreg Central Europe programme, has opened a call for proposals from social‑economy organisations in the Carnia area of Friuli‑Venezia Giulia. Up to five cooperatives, associations or social enterprises can be selected to receive a free, three‑year support programme that includes a needs analysis, 20 hours of individual mentoring, training on innovation, sustainability and digitalisation, and participation in a trans‑national peer‑learning exchange in Budapest. Applications must be submitted by 31 August 2026.

The Abruzzo regional administration has published a separate call, SRG09, allocating €1,027,914 to support innovative projects and services for the agricultural, forestry and agri‑food sectors. The programme aims to create cooperation groups of at least two legal entities from different categories—such as research institutes, training bodies, public or private operators—to foster knowledge transfer, new technologies and organisational solutions. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2027.