AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoExport Opportunities: The Italy–Canada Business Forum in Toronto is targeting cooperation in advanced industry, energy, infrastructure and other sectors. Bilateral trade reached €5.47 billion in the first seven months of 2026, with industrial machinery Italy’s largest export category. SME Finance: The EIB and BCC Iccrea are unlocking €125 million to support Italian SME growth, while a separate €500 million EIB-CDP partnership aims to finance SME innovation across Europe. Startup Investment: Italian Z_One Fund has raised more than €35 million at first close to back AI and UrbanTech startups, and Qatar is positioning its capital as a catalyst for Italy’s deep-tech sector. Cybersecurity: New research identifies Italy as an outlier for cyberattacks, with unusually high levels of attacks exploiting vulnerabilities and web infrastructure—a risk for businesses of all sizes. Food Technology: Cibus Tec 2026 opened in Parma, reinforcing the city’s role as an international hub for food technology.
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