October 1, 2026
A non-repayable grant of up to €20,000, awarded in chronological order of application, subject to the purchase of software or hardware solutions exclusively from suppliers authorized by Mimit itself: Openwork is among them.
What does the measure entail for those considering adopting Jamio?
In many SMEs, the most important processes (orders, requests, paperwork, certified communications) still exist in emails, Excel spreadsheets, and personal memos. They work as long as the people who manage them work. But when someone is absent, problems begin, and as volumes grow, errors increase, and management becomes increasingly difficult.
The problem is well known, but the right time to address it is always lacking: a more urgent priority, a budget already allocated, a project that can wait. The real risk, however, is that this constant postponement will result in a loss of market competitiveness.
A measure that can help you make a decision is therefore welcome: the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) is funding the adoption of cloud and cybersecurity by small and medium-sized businesses and self-employed workers. Applications can be pre-filled from 12:00 PM on October 20th and submitted from 12:00 PM on November 10th, 2026, to 12:00 PM on January 20th, 2027, unless funds are exhausted earlier.
MIMIT's new Cloud & Cybersecurity Voucher offers €150 million for the digital transition of SMEs and professionals. Pay attention to the geographic distribution: €71 million is earmarked exclusively for Southern Italy (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardinia, and Sicily). The incentive covers 50% of eligible expenses for the purchase of cloud and cyber solutions. The maximum bonus available is €20,000 (refundable with an investment of at least €40,000) . The service is available on a first-come, first-served basis: preparing the documentation in advance will make a difference.
Who can access
SMEs of any legal form, registered in the Business Registry and active, as well as self-employed workers and professionals with VAT numbers operating throughout the country, are eligible to apply. When applying, the applicant must:
• have a connectivity contract with a minimum download speed of 30 Mbps;
• have a digital identity (SPID, CNS, or CIE), an active certified email (PEC), and a digital signature;
• if required by law, have taken out natural disaster insurance. The relevant declaration is a condition for admissibility of the application.
The grant falls under the de minimis regime.
It is therefore in addition to other de minimis aid received in the last three years, up to a limit of €300,000. Therefore, the investment's financial capacity must be verified in advance, otherwise it will be excluded. Entities in liquidation or undergoing insolvency proceedings, as well as businesses in sectors excluded by European legislation, such as primary agricultural production and fisheries, are ineligible to apply.
The role of Openwork
To access the voucher, expenses are eligible only if incurred with official MIMIT suppliers (Decree 29/07/2026). Openwork is an authorized partner with its Jamio openwork platform, qualified in the SaaS category for managing productivity, workflow, and Artificial Intelligence features.
Inclusion in the ministerial list certifies the security standards that Jamio has always guaranteed: ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001 (with extensions 27017 and 27018), and ACN qualification.
The call covers 5 macro-categories of digital investment:
• Hardware and Software for IT security.
• Cloud infrastructure services and SaaS solutions (such as Jamio).
• Technical Support: Professional configuration, monitoring and ongoing support services are permitted up to 30% of the plan, only if related to the products purchased.
• Exclusions: Pure training activities or consultancy without technological implementation are not fundable.
The choice of purchase method must be indicated immediately in the application and cannot be changed:
• Direct Purchase: Expenses to be incurred and carried out within 12 months of the concession.
• Subscription (Minimum 24 months): Contract to be signed within 30 days of the grant.
Contracts, deposits, and invoices do not need to be submitted before submitting the application. Simply pre-filling the application on the portal does not entitle you to a fee.
The grant is paid as reimbursement for expenses actually paid, in a maximum of two installments:
1. First installment: Applicable after at least 50% of the expenses have been covered (and no earlier than 3 months after the grant).
2. Final balance: Upon completion and reporting of the entire investment plan.
The next steps for those intending to seize the opportunity:
Before October 20th, the opening date for the pre-filling process, interested companies will be able to verify the requirements, define their spending plan, and collect offers from registered suppliers with their identification codes.
Since the application process is conducted in the order in which it is submitted, the pre-filling procedure allows you to submit your application as soon as the application office opens on November 10th.
Sources:
Ministerial Decree of July 18, 2025: https://www.mimit.gov.it/it/normativa/decreti-ministeriali/decreto-ministeriale-18-luglio-2025-disciplina-degli-interventi-di-sostegno-alla-domanda-di-servizi-di-cloud-computing-e-cyber-security
Directorial Decree of July 29: https://www.mimit.gov.it/it/normativa/decreti-direttoriali/decreto-direttoriale-29-luglio-2026-voucher-cloud-computing-cybersecurity-definizione-elenco-dei-soggetti-abilitati-alla-fornitura-dei-servizi-e-prodotti-agevolabili
Directorial Decree of August 4: https://www.mimit.gov.it/it/normativa/decreti-direttoriali/decreto-direttoriale-4-agosto-2026-voucher-cloud-cybersecurity-termini-e-modalita-di-presentazione-delle-domande-di-agevolazione
Information: https://www.mimit.gov.it/it/incentivi/sostegno-alla-domanda-di-servizi-di-cloud-computing-e-cyber-security
List of eligible suppliers: https://vcc-elencofornitori.npi.invitalia.it
