Innovation in Lombardy Region

Companies with registered office in Lombardy Region that have a decision-making figure (CEO, entrepreneur or executive) involved from the beginning of the process can access the funds. It is essential that leadership actively guides innovation, with concrete willingness to innovate business processes through training and project packages. Funds are designed for SMEs that want to invest in AI, CRM, digitalization and cybersecurity.

They are complete paths where employees are accompanied in a certified training journey and in parallel it is possible to have budget for project activities related or not to the training. Each package starts from training with Lombardy Region accredited instructors and reaches concrete operational implementation in the company, with measurable results.

The process is divided into 3 clear steps: (1) Introductory call where company and project requirements are verified with Castaldo Solutions; (2) Company verification for grant application - we do everything, we'll tell you which documents are needed and we'll handle the paperwork on your behalf; (3) Fund confirmation and activity organization - we coordinate activities with accredited instructors for the start. Then training and project activities begin with concrete results.

Informattiva (https://informattiva.com/) is an entity accredited by Lombardy Region for work and training services. We collaborate with them to ensure that all training paths comply with regional requirements and that instructors are certified. This partnership ensures maximum quality and compliance, increasing the probability of fund approval.

Successful innovation projects require leadership commitment from the start. The decision-making figure must participate in the introductory call to define strategic vision, approve project choices and ensure alignment between training and business objectives. This active involvement is a fundamental requirement for fund access and significantly increases the probability of project success.

Times vary based on documentation completeness and fund availability. Typically the process requires 4 to 8 weeks from submission of the complete application. It is important to move quickly because funds are limited. By managing all bureaucratic aspects ourselves, we significantly speed up the process and maximize approval probability.

Regional funds have limited availability and are assigned until exhaustion according to the order of arrival of complete and compliant requests. There are no fixed deadlines, but availability progressively decreases. For this reason it is essential to move quickly: those who submit complete documentation first have a better chance of obtaining funding. We recommend booking the free introductory call immediately.

Three main strategic areas: (1) Artificial Intelligence - AI training and implementation for automation and business innovation; (2) CRM and Digitalization - optimization of commercial processes and customer management with advanced CRM systems; (3) Cybersecurity - data protection, regulatory compliance and IT risk management. Each area includes both certified training and concrete implementation projects.

Training and project activities begin. Your team starts the growth and innovation journey with concrete and measurable results. We coordinate everything with accredited instructors for the training part, and subsequently we take care of project activities once the course is completed. We accompany you from beginning to end to ensure project success.