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SIMEST: prepare a digital project for export
To assess a digital project with SIMEST, prepare a sheet connecting markets, functions and costs. Loan conditions depend on the company and investment. Compare the project sheet with the operating circular before preparing the repayment plan.
Produzione Moderna editorial team · Published · 1 min read
Before proceeding
- Project connected to international markets.
- Current circular’s requirements.
- Costs and repayment capacity.
Compare the options
| Measure or option | Status or deadline | When it fits | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functions | Target market | Required languages, catalogues, orders and connections. | State who will use each function and for which activity. |
| Costs | Estimates by activity | Implementation, connections and ongoing operation. | Match each cost to the function described in the project. |
| Repayment | Terms applicable to the company | Duration, repayments and any grant share. | Prepare the plan using the current circular. |
Describe the international project
Identify the markets to serve and the activities that require investment. For a sales platform, describe how catalogues and orders will be handled in the intended market.
Check the access category
Compare the company’s accounts and activities with the current operating circular. SIMEST also includes specified supply chains and dedicated conditions; classification determines the applicable terms and amounts.
Separate budget components
Distinguish digital or ecological investments, services and capital strengthening. Request separate development costs for implementation, integrations and ongoing operation.
Assess repayment
Prepare a plan covering term, repayments and any grant share available to your case. Include the amounts the company must repay when assessing affordability.
Prepare the portal documents
Gather accounts, company records and an investment description. Before submitting, match supplier quotes to the expenses in the application and sign the required attachments.
Use the same project sheet to compare the studio’s estimate with the application’s cost items.
Frequently asked questions
Is it only a grant?
The scheme is a subsidised loan; grant shares depend on the case’s requirements.
How do we make digital estimates comparable?
Send studios the same function list and request a cost for each activity. Separate implementation and ongoing operation, then compare the items with the expenses in the application.
Sources and references
Consult the official sources for the facts and guidance on this page.
- SIMEST — Transizione digitale o ecologica
Finalità digitali ed ecologiche, collegamento internazionale, spese e condizioni di accesso.
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- SIMEST — Circolare 4/394/2023 aggiornata 30 aprile 2026
Disciplina operativa, requisiti, spese e condizioni della misura.
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