Are you an Irish or European investor ready to explore Italy’s generous fondi perduti (non-repayable grants), untapped property potential, or regional development funds? Whether you’re opening a B&B, restoring a historic building, or launching a sustainable food brand, we offer the end-to-end support you need to move with confidence — and without confusion.
The EWF Investment Division, part of EU WorkForce, was created to connect motivated investors with real opportunities on the ground in Italy — backed by a network of professionals and local partners who understand the language, the laws, and the landscape.
In Italy, fondi perduti are non-repayable public grants designed to support entrepreneurship, innovation, tourism, agriculture, and local economic development. Once your project is approved and you fulfill the terms of the funding (e.g., you launch your business, hire local staff, complete renovation), you are not required to repay the funds.
Fondi perduti are available at regional, national, and EU levels, and are often tied to:
Every investment journey starts with a clear strategy.
We begin by understanding your goals: Are you looking for income through hospitality? A relocation opportunity with property attached? A long-term real estate investment backed by public funding?
We then match your ambitions with:
Our team prepares an Investment Readiness Report, detailing the grant landscape, possible investment structures, and next steps — helping you go from curious to committed with clarity.
Doing business in Italy requires expert navigation of bureaucracy, contracts, and fiscal rules. Through our trusted network, you’ll receive support from:
You’ll be able to:
Understand tax liabilities before committing
Register your company, business address, or local partnership
Get complete due diligence support for any transaction
Whether you’re setting up a startup, purchasing a rural property, or applying for EU funding, we ensure your legal foundation is secure.
Italy’s property market is full of opportunity — but it’s also decentralized, fragmented, and highly local. We act as your eyes on the ground. Based on your goals, we:
You’ll receive a Property Investment Dossier, including rental yield projections, local grant compatibility, and renovation cost estimates.
We understand you may not be able to travel right away. That’s why we offer flexible connection points with agents, experts, and stakeholders via:
Whether you’re viewing a site virtually or joining a public office to register your new business, we’ll be there — remotely or in person.
Italy’s administrative process can be document-heavy — and nearly always in Italian.
We provide:
You won’t face Italy’s bureaucracy alone. We walk with you — from first form to final stamp.
Italy is a country of regions, and every region has its own rules, programs, and funding opportunities. What works in Sicily may not apply in Umbria or Calabria.
That’s why we’ve built a growing partner network of trusted, on-the-ground experts:
You’ll be introduced only to professionals with proven track records. No cold leads, no time wasted.
Whether you’re building a vineyard in the Etna foothills or a luxury rental in Valle d’Itria, we make sure you’re working with the right people, in the right place, for the right result.
You will always retain full control over your investment decisions.
We encourage all investors to verify third-party information through their own advisors before committing. We’re here to support your process — not influence your outcome.
Neither EWF Investment Division nor our Italian partners will ever pressure you into action. Instead, we provide:
