The new SIMEST strategic plan puts on the table 28 billion of investment by 2027, with a concrete focus on SMEs and supply chains: more tools, more markets, more speed of execution. For many Italian companies, it is an opportunity to move from strategy to results, with a perimeter that opens up Also to supply chain companies not yet exporting.
Supply chains at the center: Agreements with industry leaders are not just “showcases,” but supply chain programs with guided onboarding of SMEs, mapping of export needs and routing to financial and insurance instruments consistent with growth plans. In recent months, the following have been signed 8 chords for the benefit of 2,000 enterprises (over 70% SMEs), with pathways that include accompaniment to priority markets and operational support for project grounding.
New equity instruments: In addition to subsidized financing, there is the entry minority interest in the capital To support the foreign growth of SMEs (investment horizon about 8 years), with lightweight governance mechanisms and clear industrial objectives (commercial development, settlements, M&A). For projects infrastructure abroad are possible engagements up to 25 years old, conditional on the involvement of broad supply chains Italian throughout the entire supply chain.
Priority markets: geographical focus includes. Africa (consistent with the Mattei Plan), Latin America, Gulf countries e India, where domestic demand, public investment and privatization open space for Italian technologies and services. A US package operational by beginning 2026 to strengthen export and investment in the world's first market with dedicated tools.
More competitiveness: To close the gaps with international competitors, the following are planned longer payment terms to foreign buyers, a process of leaner evaluation and reduced time between deliberation and disbursement, thanks in part to the standardization of processes and increased integration with the CDP ecosystem.
Presence and proximity: in addition to strengthening the foreign network (open New Delhi; opening Riyadh e New York to garrison India, GCC and the U.S.), arise hub of expertise in the Mezzogiorno - in cooperation with universities and associations-to bring tools and know-how closer to businesses and foster knowledge transfer and access to markets.
The combination of Facilitated finance, equity to support foreign growth, and geographic priorities makes the three-year period the ideal window to scale international presence with risk and time under control. If you operate in the supply chain, or lead it, today you have tools designed custom To turn plans into commercial pipeline.
With our team in Europe, the U.S. and India, we support companies on Eligibility and choice of instruments, go-to-market, partner & supply chain, compliance (Ex. BIS for India), set-up e execution local. We work alongside the chain leaders to maximize leverage along the entire chain.
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