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Mini Development Contracts (Mini Contratti di Sviluppo)

Mini Development Contracts — STEP Call (Mini Contratti di Sviluppo)

Funds Italian manufacturing projects in southern regions through industrial development grants and STEP programs.

Mini Contratti di Sviluppo 2025 STEP is a MIMIT incentive established by Ministerial Decree of 12 August 2024, administered by Invitalia, that supports investment programmes of EUR 5 million to EUR 20 million in STEP critical-technology sectors at single production sites located in the less-developed Mezzogiorno regions eligible under PN RIC 2021–2027 (Molise, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Pugli

Investment programs at single Mezzogiorno production sites implementing STEP critical-technology ambits: digital/deep-tech, clean/net-zero tech, biotech and critical medicines, components/critical raw materials.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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.12–36 months
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€300M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.mimit.gov.it