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Autonomous Province of Bolzano (South Tyrol)

Small and Micro Business Investments Grant (Province of Bolzano)

Pays South Tyrol micro and small businesses a 20% non-repayable grant, up to €100,000, toward new machinery, equipment and software purchases.

Applications go through the Province's own online platform only — the source explicitly notes paper submissions aren't accepted — and awards are decided strictly in the order applications are received, so the €3,000,000 budget can run out before the 31 March 2026 deadline arrives. From submission to actual disbursement of the funds typically takes 4 to 8 months for this kind of investment grant, n

This call backs micro and small businesses and self-employed professionals based in the Province of Bolzano who want to invest in new machinery, updated software or workshop equipment. It funds purchases of technological equipment, hardware, software licences and other business equipment.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.80%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€3M

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