Call for Strategic Process and Organisational Innovation – Fashion Sector

The window for submitting applications for this call for proposals will open on 15 September. Through this call, the Region of Tuscany supports micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the fashion sector in Tuscany that have projects involving:

innovation in production processes and organisational models,

productive investments geared towards digitalisation, sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of supply chains.

Financial allocation

Total resources: €10 million (divided between the two actions of the ERDF OP).

Beneficiaries

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises with headquarters/operating units in Tuscany.

Networks of enterprises and consortia active in the fashion industry (textiles, clothing, leather goods, footwear, jewellery, accessories) are also eligible.

Eligible projects

Strategic process and organisational innovation:

introduction of digital technologies,

process reorganisation,

green and eco-efficient solutions,

qualified consulting services and technology transfer.

Productive investments:

purchase of machinery, plant and equipment,

ICT solutions,

technologies for digitisation and environmental sustainability.

Subsidies

Non-repayable grant, with variable intensity:

Innovation: up to 50% of eligible expenses.

Productive investments:

30% for small businesses,

20% for medium-sized businesses.

Bonuses: increases for networked/aggregated projects with a strong green and digital impact.

Eligible expenses

Consultancy and qualified services for innovation.

Purchase of machinery, plant, equipment and software.

ICT and digitisation expenses.

Investments to reduce environmental impact and improve energy efficiency.

Economic requirements

Minimum expenditure: €50,000

Maximum expenditure: €500,000

Mandatory co-financing by the company.

Timeline

Opening date: 15 September 2025 (9:00 a.m.)

Closing date: 15 November 2025 (5:00 p.m.), unless funds are exhausted.

Project duration: max. 18 months from the date of award.

How to submit

• First-come, first-served procedure with project evaluation until funds are exhausted.
  
• Application exclusively online on the Sviluppo Toscana / Sistema Artea platform.
  

Obligations of beneficiaries

Carry out the project in Tuscany.

Maintain the funded headquarters/operating unit.

Comply with DNSH (‘Do No Significant Harm’) principles, ERDF PR rules and European state aid legislation.

Ensure the traceability of expenditure and keep documentation for audits.

Why it is beneficial for businesses

Direct contribution of up to 50% of expenses.

Support for innovation and process transformation.

Incentives aimed at sustainability, digitalisation and resilience.

Opportunities to strengthen the competitiveness of Tuscan fashion businesses in global markets.

Further information

Do you require assistance for your company in identifying the most suitable subsidised financing instrument, submitting your application and managing reporting?

Please contact:

Silvia Marchini – marchini@polotecnologico.it – 050 754 121

Giulia Gori – gori@polotecnologico.it – 050 754 144