Over the past 5 years, SIMEST has supported the growth of Italian companies in the United States with more than €1.5 billion.
New USA Measure
The path is already mapped out—let’s walk it together. Discover the USA Measure.
Developed in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the USA Measure is designed to strengthen the competitiveness of Italian companies, including non-exporters, that intend to start or consolidate their presence in the United States, a strategic market with high growth potential for Made in Italy.
With SIMEST, every horizon is within reach.
We support your company throughout the internationalization process through concessional financing, backing productive, commercial, or technological innovation investments, as well as through equity investments via minority shareholdings and shareholder loans. Public equity funds are also available for the development of start-ups and innovative SMEs in the U.S. .
€200m
Dedicated plafond
10%
Non-repayable grant
50% advances
Increased share of the first disbursement tranche
Duration extendable up to 8 years
For “Digital or Ecological Transition” and “Entry into Foreign Markets” financing
For the “Digital or Ecological Transition” product only
Increased to 80%
Share of financing for capital strengthening
Increase up to €1m
Share of financing for share capital increases and/or shareholder loans of the U.S. subsidiary