AI Digitalization Incentives for Italian SMEs 2026
Discover all grants, tax credits and incentives available to invest in AI and automation.
Piano Transizione 5.0
Active for 2024–2025, Piano Transizione 5.0 offered tax credits up to 45% for AI, automation and energy-efficiency investments, backed by €6.3 billion. Its resources are now exhausted and bookings closed: for 2026 investments the reference measure is the new iper-ammortamento (a super-deduction up to +180%). It remains relevant for reporting already-booked projects.
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Explore the full range of Italian government programmes that support AI and automation investments.
Piano Transizione 5.0
Tax credit up to 45% on AI, automation and energy-efficiency investments between €1K and €50M. The flagship Italian incentive for digital transformation.
Iper Ammortamento 4.0
Super deduction up to +180% on Industry 4.0 capital goods. Apply extra depreciation on eligible digital assets for significant tax savings.
Tech Innovation Tax Credit
10–20% tax credit on R&D and technological innovation expenses. Supports companies conducting research in AI, advanced automation and digital processes.
Nuova Sabatini
Subsidised financing for SMEs investing in digital capital goods. Offers interest rate contributions that reduce the cost of purchasing new technology.
ZES Unica Mezzogiorno
Bonus up to 40% for companies investing in Southern Italy special economic zones. Significant tax credits for new equipment and technology in eligible regions.
Resto al Sud 2.0
Non-repayable grant up to 75% for entrepreneurs under 35 starting or expanding a business in Southern Italy. Covers technology and automation investments.
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