SIMEST

SIMEST’s new hub supports businesses in current and future challenges, offering high-level training and customized consulting through specialized partners.

The Filiere d’impatto program supports Italian companies in key industries through structured growth, innovation, and competitiveness initiatives aligned with Champion industrial goals.

SIMEST and the MAECI promote the ‘Visioni Made in Italy’ initiative, a competition for Italian companies to share their stories through film.

This page lists the subsidized interest rate and reference rate for each type of subsidized financing.

SIMEST invested 6 million euros in Abet Laminati’s U.S. expansion, raising its total North American investment to 13 million euros.

The AI Bootcamp program helps businesses identify and test AI applications in operations, sustainability, and international market analysis.

SIMEST contributed to Boart & Wire’s internationalization via the Growth Fund, joining Eulero Capital in a capital increase to support global expansion and product diversification, including targeted acquisitions and complementary production.

SIMEST acquired a 26% stake in Bonfiglioli Riduttori’s Brazilian subsidiary for 4 million euros, strengthening its existing manufacturing near São Paulo.

SIMEST participates in Arsenale Group’s *Dream of the Desert* project, Italy’s first ultra-luxury train cruise in Saudi Arabia, marking the group’s entry into the Middle Eastern market.

The Teatro Sistina recognized documentaries about Italian companies’ identity, innovation, and international value.

SIMEST invests in employee development through over 40 average annual training hours per staff member, tailored to skill mapping and company needs.

SIMEST provides services and initiatives to enhance employee and family well-being.

SIMEST engages with universities and career events to present job opportunities and initiatives, offering structured internships to help students gain practical experience.

SIMEST promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion through dialogue, recognizing differences as a source of growth, and has adopted an Identity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy.

SIMEST, part of the CDP Group, has supported Italian businesses’ international growth since 1991, with shareholders including Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (76%) and Italian banks and business associations.

SIMEST has implemented a whistleblowing management system in compliance with Italian whistleblowing regulations (Legislative Decree No. 24/2023).

SIMEST’s Board of Directors oversees and directs the company’s activities with support from its corporate bodies, including the Audit Board, the Supervisory Body, and the Court of Auditors advisor.

SIMEST offers assistance for projects, from initial inquiries to fund disbursement.

SIMEST has opened operating hubs in countries with strong potential for Italian manufacturing and provides advisory services for SMEs, working with Italy’s leading institutions.

SIMEST has opened operational hubs in high-potential markets for Italian manufacturing and offers specialized advisory services for SMEs, collaborating with Italy’s key institutions.

SIMEST offers international growth solutions, including subsidized financing, export grants, and participatory investments.

SIMEST’s official website, www.simest.it, provides general institutional information about its corporate structure, activities, and services.