The Lazio Region is allocating 15 million for young entrepreneurs and professionals under 40
The Lazio Region is making €15 million available to support young entrepreneurs and professionals under the age of 40. From September, three new calls for proposals will be launched, aimed at facilitating access to credit and non-repayable grants to finance investment, innovation and the development of economic and professional activities.
Resources
- The measures specifically provide for 7 million euros in interest-free loans of up to 50,000 euros, aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises and professionals under 40 who are already in business, to support investment, innovation and development.
- There will also be 5 million for interest-free loans of up to 25,000 euros, aimed at new micro-enterprises and professional practices set up by young people under 40.
- Finally, 3 million has been allocated in non-repayable grants of up to 20,000 euros, intended for professionals under 40 for projects involving development, modernisation and digital innovation. As mentioned, the three calls for applications will be published and open from September.
Supporting growth
“We want to offer young entrepreneurs and professionals in Lazio practical support to help them grow, invest and tackle the challenges of the market,” said Roberta Angelilli, Vice-President and Councillor for Economic Development of the Lazio Region, during the presentation of the new measures. “We are making available,” she noted, “€15 million in 2026 through schemes designed to support both those who have already set up a business and those who wish to launch a new project – whether entrepreneurial or professional.”
Fair remuneration
During the meeting, it was also announced that the Lazio Regional Council will shortly proceed with the update of the legislation on fair remuneration, with the aim of strengthening safeguards for professionals and ensuring remuneration commensurate with the quantity and quality of the services provided.
The comparison
“These measures are the result of ongoing consultation with the Lazio Council of Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals,” added Angelilli. “Listening to these groups has enabled us to develop tools that are better suited to the needs of those who invest in their future every day. We have increased the available resources and differentiated the support measures between subsidised loans and non-repayable grants, so as to meet the varying needs of businesses and professionals.”
The presentations
The presentation was also attended by Vittorio Sambucci, Chair of the Lazio Regional Council’s Committee on Economic Development and Productive Activities, and Francesco Marcolini, chair of Lazio Innova, alongside representatives from the Council of Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals of Lazio, professional bodies and trade associations.
