New Sabatini 2025: All the End-of-Year Updates and What Will Change in 2026
The measure dedicated to investments in capital goods is evolving: MIMIT updates, remaining resources, reservations, and initial guidelines for the coming year.
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author: Internal Editorial Team
New Sabatini, one of the most important tools supporting investments by Italian SMEs, closes 2025 with significant updates regarding funding, disbursement timelines, and future criteria currently under development for 2026.
In a production context where digitalisation, machine fleet renewal, and the green transition remain top priorities, understanding the latest changes to the measure is essential for proper investment planning.
How the New Sabatini Works Today
The New Sabatini supports the purchase of new tangible and intangible capital goods, including 4.0 technologies and high energy-efficiency solutions.
The government contribution covers a portion of the interest on a bank loan or lease agreement with a maximum duration of 5 years.
The most requested categories in 2025 included:
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industrial machinery and equipment;
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production plants;
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work vehicles;
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software solutions and automation.
Interest in productive assets is also growing in the online auction market, as it allows users to compare values, appraisals, and industry trends without relying on traditional channels.
Key Updates to the Measure at the End of 2025
Between the end of 2025 and the latest MIMIT update, several key points have emerged:
1. Extraordinary refinancing and management of the reservation queue
The Ministry confirmed an intervention on resources to cover applications still pending in the second half of 2025, with increased funding for high-impact digital technologies.
2. Priority for green and 4.0 projects
The 2024–2025 trend continues: applications are evaluated with priority given to investments that offer improved energy performance or IoT/automation integration.
3. Faster disbursement timelines for single-installment contributions
For financing under €200,000, the disbursement is increasingly consolidated into a single payment, with shorter average processing times compared to the previous year.
4. Early closure of some thematic application windows
The windows dedicated to high-tech assets saw high volumes in the final months of 2025, leading to early closures due to exhausted funds.
Initial Guidelines for 2026
MIMIT has already released preliminary guidance for the upcoming year.
Some of the most significant proposals include:
1. New rates for low environmental impact goods
An increased contribution may be introduced for investments with energy certification or proven emission reductions.
2. Revised ceilings for innovative SMEs
Companies meeting innovation or patent requirements could benefit from higher limits on eligible financing.
3. Greater integration with other tools under the Transition 5.0 Plan
The measure will support automated processes, sensor systems, digital twins, and energy management systems.
4. Simplified procedures for micro-enterprises
2026 may see simplified documentation requirements to encourage participation by micro-enterprises, which remain underrepresented to date.
Why Now Is the Right Time to Plan Investments
The transition period between the end of 2025 and the start of 2026 presents a strategic opportunity:
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many production chains are upgrading their machinery to meet new energy demands;
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integration with 4.0 processes allows for cost and efficiency optimisation;
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the growing availability of machinery from the second-hand market and auctions can offer valuable benchmarks to assess the true value of industrial assets.
The alignment between tax incentives and technological demand promotes faster decision-making and targeted investments.
The New Sabatini remains a key instrument for the modernisation of Italian businesses. The updates introduced in 2025 and the 2026 previews indicate a trajectory increasingly focused on sustainability, automation, and digitalisation.
Monitoring updates, deadlines, and requirements will be crucial to taking advantage of funding opportunities that support business growth.
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author: Internal Editorial Team
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