Lombardy · Italy

A Hub of Innovation & Digital Transformation

Lombardy combines Italy’s tradition of creativity and design excellence with a dynamic technological ecosystem, creating an environment where digital innovation can scale across industries and international markets.

Innovation Rooted in Excellence

Lombardy brings together creativity, design, industrial capability and technological development. This combination supports the creation of digital solutions with relevance across manufacturing, services, infrastructure and emerging innovation sectors.

International Ambition

Rooted in excellence, driven by innovation and guided by international ambition, Lombardy provides a strong environment for transforming ideas into impactful digital experiences that can reach across industries and borders.

Funding Opportunities

Supporting the digital maturity of MPMIs

The Lombardy Region has launched a funding scheme designed to accelerate the digital maturity of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

50% Maximum non-repayable grant share of eligible costs
€30K Minimum investment level
€100K Maximum investment level
Cybersecurity and data protection
Data analysis and Artificial Intelligence
Business process automation and digitalization of services
Sustainable innovation
Acquisition of IT services and technologies
Strategic planning services
Training and advisory support
Indirect project expenses
EDIH

European Digital Innovation Hub Lombardia

EDIH Lombardia supports the region’s digital and sustainable twin transition, particularly in manufacturing. Through a broad portfolio of services, it helps enterprises adopt digital innovation and sustainability practices while reinforcing Lombardy’s competitive industrial position.

Key Innovation Players

Organizations shaping Lombardy’s digital ecosystem

Public-private initiatives, technology companies, industrial networks and smart infrastructure projects contribute to the region’s innovation capacity.

AFIL

Associazione Fabbrica Intelligente Lombardia connects enterprises, research centres and public institutions, focusing on Industry 4.0 technologies such as robotics, IoT and AI.

SCM Group

Through Maestro Connect, SCM Group provides digital services for woodworking, including performance monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance optimization and predictive maintenance.

Microsoft Italy

Microsoft Italy has established its first cloud region in Lombardy, with three data centers supporting enterprise and public-sector digital transformation.

Starlink Pilot Project

Lombardy is piloting low-orbit satellite connectivity to improve high-speed internet access in underserved areas.

E015 Digital Ecosystem

An open and collaborative digital environment enabling the development of integrated software applications.

ChorusLife, Bergamo

A smart district project combining urban regeneration with digital innovation and offering a model for future smart-city development.

Local Digital Service Providers

Supporting enterprise digital transformation

Specialized companies in Lombardy provide digital services tailored to local business needs and digital-transition projects.

Unwavering Technology

Provides expertise in digital marketing, eCommerce, web design and custom software solutions.

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Social Thingum

Provides support to businesses applying to Lombardy’s digital transition funding call, including proposal drafting and documentation.

A Regional Ecosystem for Digital Growth

Lombardy’s commitment to digital transformation is reflected in its funding schemes, innovation clusters, advanced infrastructure and specialized service providers. Together, these elements create an environment in which enterprises can innovate, scale and compete more effectively in national and international markets.