Notice: this grant closed on April 30, 2026. The information below is no longer valid.
The Tuscany Region (Regione Toscana) has reopened the Strategic Fashion Innovation Grant (Bando Innovazione Strategica Moda), a key tool for supporting digital and sustainable innovation among Tuscan businesses. Despite what the name suggests, the grant is not limited to fashion companies: it covers a wide range of manufacturing and commercial businesses, thanks to a detailed list of eligible ATECO codes (the Italian classification of economic activities).
With our support, in partnership with Confindustria (the Confederation of Italian Industry), you can handle the entire process, from the initial assessment to the final expense report, thoroughly, accurately and with a single point of contact.
Strategic Fashion Innovation Grant: who is it for?
The grant is open to:
- Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)
- Business groupings, networks, consortia and foundations
- Businesses already operating on the date the application is submitted
Note: businesses that are not in the fashion industry are also eligible, as long as they fall under the authorized ATECO codes (including watchmaking, cosmetics, jewelry, wholesale and retail trade, design, mechanical engineering, plastics, metal treatment, leather goods, footwear, printing, electronics, etc.). We recommend reviewing the attachment for more details.
Eligible expenses and project types
The grant funds strategic innovation projects in the following areas:
- Digitalization of production or sales processes
- Automation and mechatronics
- Sustainable innovation and reduced environmental impact
- Product design and technological innovation
- Smart systems and data management
The following expenses are also eligible:
- Purchase of machinery, plant, software and equipment
- Qualified consulting and training services
- Development of digital platforms, e-commerce stores and cloud solutions
Grant amount
The grant is a capital grant that can also be paid out as a voucher, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses, with the following thresholds:
- Minimum investment: €40,000
- Maximum investment: €200,000
The grant can be combined with other measures where compatible, and it does not count as de minimis aid.
A practical example: sustainable e-commerce for a Tuscan cosmetics company
The company “Tuscan Beauty Lab”, with ATECO code 20.42.00 (cosmetics), plans a digital innovation project that brings together:
- A smart e-commerce store with AI-powered product recommendations
- An advanced CRM with customer segmentation
- A platform for sustainable supply chain traceability
- Innovative, traceable packaging
- Automated environmental impact reporting
Total investment: €120,000
Grant obtained: €60,000
Project fully developed by our agency (technical side) + complete paperwork support with Confindustria = zero hassle for the company.
Why choose our turnkey service
Thanks to our partnership with Confindustria, we offer a complete service:
- Free project assessment
- Drafting and submission of the application, accurately and on time
- Technical development of the entire project (digitalization, e-commerce, automation, traceability)
- Final expense reporting with ongoing support
One closed, efficient and fast chain. No bouncing between consultants, developers and accountants. We take care of everything.
Contact us for more information: we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Deadlines and how to apply
The grant runs on an automatic first-come, first-served basis: applications can be submitted online starting at 10:00 a.m. on September 17, 2025, until the funds run out.
Given the fierce competition and how fast funds go on click day (the opening day, when applications are processed in order of arrival), it’s essential to prepare in advance. Our team is already collecting applications.
Strategic Fashion Innovation Grant: an opportunity for businesses that mean business
The Strategic Fashion Innovation Grant is a concrete lever for innovating your business, going digital, automating and becoming sustainable. And it comes with substantial funding, available even to businesses outside the fashion sector.
Contact us with no commitment for an assessment of your project. Don’t wait for the funds to run out. The future isn’t improvised: it’s built with precision and strategy.
Useful links (in Italian):
Strategic Fashion Innovation Grant: capital grants also available as vouchers
The call for applications (Annex 1 to the decree)
Full list of eligible ATECO codes (ATECO 2025)
Source: Tuscany Region (Regione Toscana)
