Emilia-Romagna supports public investments linked to the attraction of new investments, and consolidation/expansion of business activities in the region. Grants up to 60%. Applications open from September 30 to December 15, 2026.
The agreement aims to support the growth of the entrepreneurial system and technology transfer increasing the collaboration between the Regional Government and the national agency for inward investment and enterprise development.
Regional patent applications per inhabitant nearly triple the national average, in an ecosystem boasting robust R&D investment and an excellent tech workforce.
A €4 million non-repayable grant notice is available for companies hiring PhDs and researchers trained at regional universities. Applications are open until May 18, 2026.
The first study visit of the Interreg EU Project MAGNET highlighted good practices and included the Thematic Peer Review on organisational models of the hubs for the attraction and retention of talent and investment.
The call published by the Emilia-Romagna Region provides 45 million euros to support businesses investing in digital and deep tech, clean and resource-efficient technologies, and biotechnologies, in line with the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP).
Online the 2025 call for proposal “Attraction of investments in Emilia-Romagna” to enter into Agreements for the Settlement and Development of Enterprises, with 13.2 million euros of resources for projects with high impact on innovation and R&D. Applications can be submitted from January 26, 2026. The deadline is the 31th of March 2026 (12am).
On October 30th, 2025, Bologna successfully hosted the Cities for Talent Meeting 2025, a major European event that brought together over 50 representatives from more than 30 cities. Integration between attraction of investments and talent was one of the topics discussed in focus groups.
Inaugurated on November 17, the hub is designed for startups, companies, and investment funds that want to establish a presence in Bologna and build connections with its ecosystem. Applications are now open to join!
