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 light governance mechanisms and clear industrial objectives (business 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 and 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 and 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 and execution local. We work alongside the chain leaders to maximize leverage along the entire chain.
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SIMEST adds new equity instruments to the subsidized financing, namely minority participation in the capital of SMEs with a horizon of approximately 8 years. The governance is light and the objectives are industrial: commercial development, settlements abroad and M&A. The overall plan amounts to 28 billion in investments by 2027, with access to insurance instruments as well.
The supply chain agreements are operational programs, not simple showcases: they include guided onboarding for SMEs, mapping of export needs and referral to financial and insurance instruments consistent with growth plans. So far, 8 agreements have been signed for the benefit of 2,000 companies, over 70% of which are SMEs, with support for priority markets.
The priority markets are Africa (in line with the Mattei Plan), Latin America, Gulf countries and India, where domestic demand, public investments and privatizations open up space for Italian technologies and services. For the USA, an operational package is being studied starting in 2026, with instruments dedicated to exports and investments in the world’s first market.
Yes, the new SIMEST framework also opens up to companies in the value chain that are not yet exporting. Through programs led by the lead companies, these companies are supported with onboarding, mapping of export needs, and guidance on suitable financial instruments. They can thus transform their growth plans into commercial projects in priority markets, with operational support.
The plan aims to reduce the gap with international competitors by offering longer payment terms to foreign buyers, a leaner evaluation process and shorter lead times between approval and implementation. Standardization of processes and greater integration with the CDP ecosystem contribute to this. For infrastructure projects abroad, commitments of up to 25 years are possible.
Octagona, with teams in Europe, USA and India, assists companies with eligibility and choice of SIMEST tools, go-to-market, partners and supply chain, compliance (for example the BIS certification for India), local setup and execution. It also works with the top management to extend the leverage effect along the chain. A free pre-evaluation of the project is available.
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