The creation of new businesses is, for every economy, a key indicator of economic vitality. In Italy, in the technology sector alone, around 10,000 new ventures are launched each year (Anitec-Assinform data).

These results are also made possible by public authorities that support the birth and growth of new enterprises in order to meet a range of needs — from carrying out research and development activities (see Innovative Start-ups), to fostering employment (especially among young people and women), and ensuring the availability of specific services in targeted areas.

Among the costs most commonly eligible under start-up funding schemes are: rental of business premises, the purchase of machinery, equipment and systems, consultancy fees, personnel costs, and expenses for registering trademarks and patents.

Forlani Consulting has developed substantial experience in the start-up field, having assisted in the establishment of more than 200 companies across a wide range of sectors, including technology, staffing, trade, and services. We have also advised companies on registration in the Special Register of Innovative Start-ups held by the Chambers of Commerce, on access to guarantees provided by the Central Guarantee Fund, and on obtaining non-repayable grants managed by bodies such as Invitalia, Fondo Starter, the Emilia-Romagna Region and the Marche Region, supporting investments totaling over €200 million.