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Factsheet for measure IT-2022-49/3870 – measures in Italy

Futurae - Migrant Enterprise Programme

Futurae - Programma Imprese Migranti

Country Italy , applies nationwide
Time period Temporary, 01 December 2022 – 31 December 2024
Context Labour Migration Management
Type Other initiatives or policies
Category Measures to prevent social hardship
– Other humanitarian measures
Author Lisa Dorigatti (University of Milan) and Eurofound
Measure added 02 May 2025 (updated 12 May 2025)

Background information

The Futurae programme was established to promote and support entrepreneurship among migrants in Italy, including second generations, recognising the importance of migrant-led businesses for social inclusion and economic development. The programme is a national initiative promoted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies, implemented with support from Unioncamere (Italian Union of Chambers of Commerce) and local Chambers of Commerce.

Content of measure

Futurae offers comprehensive support for new and existing migrant entrepreneurs through four main objectives: promoting the creation of new migrant businesses and self-employment activities, with particular attention to female participation; supporting access to credit and financing opportunities; facilitating access to Chamber of Commerce services; and aiding the growth and consolidation of already active migrant businesses. The programme provides free orientation, training and accompaniment services for business idea development, training cycles on technical, managerial and intercultural skills, personalised assistance for business creation, and support for accessing credit. Eligible participants include people with migrant backgrounds (including second generations) without age limits, who are legally present in Italy and motivated to pursue entrepreneurship or self-employment, as well as existing migrant entrepreneurs interested in strengthening and developing their business.

It is financially backed by the National Migration Policy Fund with a budget of €1.5 million. for its second edition running from December 2022 to December 2024

Use of measure

No data available.

Target groups

Workers Businesses Citizens
Does not apply to workers Does not apply to businesses Migrants or refugees

Actors and funding

Actors Funding
National government
Public support service providers
National funds

Social partners

Social partners' role in designing the measure and form of involvement:

Trade unions Employers' organisations
Role Unknown Unknown
Form Not applicable Not applicable

Social partners' role in the implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:

  • Unknown
  • Main level of involvement: N/A

Involvement

Type of involvement not specified.

Views and reactions

No information available.

Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2025), Futurae - Migrant Enterprise Programme , measure IT-2022-49/3870 (measures in Italy), EU PolicyWatch, Dublin, https://static.eurofound.europa.eu/covid19db/cases/IT-2022-49_3870.html

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