Italian SMEs Set to Benefit from €1 Billion Financing Agreement Between CDP and Intesa Sanpaolo

Italian SMEs Set to Benefit from €1 Billion Financing Agreement Between CDP and Intesa Sanpaolo

(IN BRIEF) Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and Intesa Sanpaolo have launched a new €1 billion financing agreement to support Italian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-cap companies. Building on a partnership that has already mobilised around €5 billion since 2021, the initiative will provide long-term loans of up to €25 million per project to fund investments, strengthen production chains and meet working capital needs. The agreement underlines the joint commitment of both institutions to boosting Italy’s real economy and supporting business growth in a rapidly evolving market environment.

(PRESS RELEASE) ROME / MILAN, 22-Dec-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and Intesa Sanpaolo have signed a new €1 billion financing agreement designed to strengthen access to credit for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises across Italy, while supporting investment, growth and expansion into new markets. The initiative aims to stimulate the real economy and contribute to the development of local territories by providing companies with long-term financial resources.

The agreement builds on a well-established partnership between the two institutions, which since 2021 has mobilised around €5 billion in financing to support the growth of more than 6,000 Italian companies. Through this continued collaboration, CDP and Intesa Sanpaolo have played a key role in reinforcing Italy’s entrepreneurial fabric and supporting strategic investment initiatives nationwide.

Under the new agreement, the full €1 billion will be deployed by Intesa Sanpaolo in the form of loans of up to €25 million per project, with maturities of up to 18 years. The financing is intended for Italian SMEs and mid-cap companies and may be used to support planned or ongoing investments aimed at strengthening major national production chains. Eligible uses include spending on tangible and intangible fixed assets, as well as working capital requirements linked to business development.

The initiative reflects the shared commitment of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and Intesa Sanpaolo to accompany Italian companies through increasingly complex market conditions. By expanding the range of financing solutions available, the two institutions aim to encourage investment projects that support competitiveness, innovation and sustainable growth, helping businesses seize new opportunities both domestically and internationally.

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SOURCE:  Intesa Sanpaolo