2026 E-Commerce Calls for Tenders: How to Find the Right Grant to Create or Migrate your Shopify Store in Italy
From local Chamber of Commerce digital vouchers to national MIMIT incentives and regional structural funds: a strategic guide for Italian SMEs looking to access non-repayable grants of up to 70%.
For Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Made in Italy companies across the country, consolidating a high-performing digital sales channel is now a priority for competitiveness. Whether the goal is to launch a new e-commerce channel on Shopify, upgrade an existing structure with Artificial Intelligence, or carry out a strategic migration from complex or obsolete platforms (such as PrestaShop, WooCommerce, or Magento), technological investment is a fundamental driver of development.
To support Italian businesses in this digital transition, the State, the Regions, and the Chamber of Commerce network provide multiple subsidized finance instruments with non-repayable grants ranging from 50% to 70% of the total investment. The main task for entrepreneurs is to identify the measure best suited to their location, type of intervention, and operational deadlines.
Create or Renew your E-commerce with a Non-repayable Grant of up to 70%
All Shopifacile packages and technical specifications are designed to meet the eligibility requirements of Chamber of Commerce Digital Vouchers and regional and national calls for tenders. If you do not have an in-house representative for filing the application, we rely on our partners specialized in subsidized finance to support you in submitting the request correctly.
Map of E-commerce funding opportunities in Italy
Based on the territorial scope and the nature of the work, funding opportunities for Italian companies are mainly divided into three categories:
1. I4.0 / I5.0 Digital Vouchers of the Chambers of Commerce (CCIAA)
PROVINCIAL CHAMBER SCOPEAn initiative promoted annually by individual Chambers of Commerce across the country (e.g., Bari, Milan, Rome, Turin, Florence, etc.) to encourage the adoption of enabling technologies, the integration of Artificial Intelligence, ERP connectivity, and the digitalization of sales processes.
- Typical incentive: Non-repayable grant from 50% to 70% (with average contributions of €3,000 to €10,000).
- Access method: "Over-the-counter" (first-come, first-served) or ranking-based call issued periodically by individual chamber entities.
- Eligible applicants: Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises duly registered with the relevant CCIAA.
2. MIMIT "Specialized Skills & SME Innovation" Measure
STATE / NATIONAL SCOPEIncentives provided directly by the Ministry to support the development of advanced skills among company staff (in-person training for the operational use of Shopify and PrestaShop), as well as vouchers for Cloud infrastructure and Cybersecurity.
- Incentive: Non-repayable grants of up to 50% for projects between €10,000 and €60,000.
- Timeline: Application windows with national dates defined by the Ministry (e.g., Skills Call from September 14 to October 15, 2026).
- Eligible applicants: SMEs across the country (with specific reserves dedicated to the Southern regions).
3. Regional PR FESR Programs and JTF Fund
REGIONAL SCOPEComplex funding promoted by regional financial bodies (e.g., Puglia Sviluppo, Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, etc.) to support complete digitalization, the creation of B2B/B2C portals from scratch, and the transformation of sales infrastructure.
- Incentive structure: A mix of zero-interest financing (e.g., 75%) and non-repayable grants (e.g., 25% - 40%) for projects up to €200,000.
- Eligible applicants: Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises active in the region covered by the call.
How to choose the right measure for your business
Before preparing your documentation, verify these three essential factors:
The Shopifacile method: integrated technology and subsidized finance
We combine custom e-commerce development with constant support for managing public contributions:
We create detailed technical specifications that comply with the nomenclature required by Chamber, regional, and national regulations.
We connect you with our partner subsidized-finance consultants to handle the application's processing and formal submission.
For the remaining portion of the investment not covered by the non-repayable grant, you can activate our 12-month direct installment plan, with no bank mediation.
Want to check the incentives available for your business?
Plan the development of your e-commerce channel today. Book a consultation with the Shopifacile staff: we will evaluate your company's characteristics and identify the most suitable call for accessing the non-repayable grant.
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