Sicily, "We're giving €126 million to those who want to work better": you ask for it, and the region will give it to you without further ado.

Those who want to work better can access €126 million. Simply apply, and the region will pay out the money.

Growing your business is no easy feat, we must admit, yet it holds our future, and we certainly can't forget it. With this in mind, Sicily has decided to invest in its region, focusing squarely on innovation, sustainability, and improved working conditions.

So from this perspective, Sicilian companies can make a qualitative leap , all thanks to important contributions that allow technological development and more.

What is certain is that in recent years, the island 's business community has faced a series of complex challenges, to say the least, due to global markets, intense competition, and the need to adapt to international technological standards. But within this clearly defined framework, for small and medium-sized businesses , accessing new technologies seems like a distant dream, due to their very high costs.

The Region has therefore decided to intervene by offering a concrete opportunity that can radically change growth prospects.

Why this opportunity could change the future of Sicilian businesses

Local companies often face significant difficulties in accessing financial resources and thus making progress in modernizing machinery and digitalizing processes. This makes it impossible for them to compete effectively in both the Italian and European markets. This is why the Sicily Region has provided funding for companies that: launch research and development projects; adopt advanced technologies and sustainable processes; collaborate with universities and research centers, creating synergies that drive innovation in the region; and manage to reduce their environmental impact.

Both existing companies and new businesses, such as start-ups , that want to enter the market with new products and innovative services, can benefit from the measure.

All the reality on economic measurement

What we're talking about is the Ripresa Sicilia Plus call for proposals and the €126 million in non-repayable grants available. This is undoubtedly a significant opportunity for those who want to start their own business. Projects for industrial research, experimental development, and technology transfer can access funding.

The funds are specifically part of the ERDF Sicily 2021-2027 Program and are designed for projects consistent with the regional Smart Specialization Strategy (S3). Both businesses and research organizations, both private and public, are eligible to participate. Renato Schifani called it an unprecedented initiative, capable of highlighting the competitiveness of this region.