Fashion, Textile: Grants and Non-Repayable Funding for SMEs by June 3, 2025

Opportunities for SMEs: The 2025 Call for Fashion, Textile, and Tanning Sectors

Italian micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the fashion, textile, and tanning industries can now access a significant facilitated finance measure. Applications can be submitted by 12:00 PM on June 3, 2025, to obtain:

• Non-repayable grants

• Low-interest loans

This measure aims to support the competitiveness of businesses in an increasingly global environment focused on environmental sustainability, technological innovation, and digital transformation.

Who Is the Call Addressed To?

The call targets manufacturing companies operating in the following sectors:

• Fashion and apparel

• Leather goods and footwear

• Textiles and yarns

• Tanning and leather processing

• Fashion accessories

Projects from newly established businesses are also eligible, provided they fall within the specified ATECO codes and have an operational base in Italy.

What Is Funded?

The funding supports strategic investments, including:

• Innovation of production processes

• Adoption of digital and smart technologies (Industry 5.0, AI, IoT)

• Circular economy and environmental sustainability projects

• Energy efficiency improvements

• Purchase of innovative machinery and equipment

• Staff training in new skills

These resources are designed to strengthen the Italian fashion supply chain, supporting companies on a green and digital transition path.

Available Funds and Their Structure

The total allocation amounts to €30 million, divided as follows:

• €20 million in non-repayable grants

• €10 million in low-interest loans

Each company can receive up to €200,000, covering a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses. The grants fall under the "de minimis" aid regulation.

Why Is This Call Strategic for Fashion Companies?

In an economic context where resilience, digitalization, and sustainability are key trends, this call represents a major opportunity for the fashion sector:

• A concrete growth opportunity for SMEs
• A tool for innovation to modernize products and processes
• A means to enhance the value of Made in Italy
• A lever to access new, including international, markets

Those who invest in technology and sustainability today will be ready to face tomorrow’s challenges.

Deadlines and Next Steps

Applications can be submitted until 12:00 PM on June 3, 2025, exclusively via the Invitalia platform. It is essential to prepare all necessary documentation in advance, possibly with the support of a consultant, to seize this unique opportunity.

The 2025 fashion industry call is an extraordinary relaunch opportunity for Italian SMEs in the sector, capable of combining technological development, environmental awareness, and economic growth. In a constantly evolving world, innovation is no longer optional—it is essential. Taking advantage of these incentives means investing in the future of your business.

Internal Editorial Team