Cloud & Cybersecurity Voucher 2026
Up to €20,000 in non-repayable funding to digitalise your business securely. The Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy covers 50% of your cloud and cybersecurity spending: find out how it works and check right away how much you could receive.
How much can you get?
The contribution is always 50% of the eligible spend, up to a maximum of €20,000. Move the slider to see in real time how much you could receive based on your investment.
Drag from €4,000 (minimum spend) to €40,000 (above this threshold the contribution stays fixed at €20,000)
Indicative estimate for illustration only, based on the official parameters of the call (50% of eligible expenses, €20,000 cap). The actual amount depends on the assessment and on the funds available.
| Spend | Contribution (50%) | Your share |
|---|---|---|
| €4,000 | €2,000 | €2,000 |
| €10,000 | €5,000 | €5,000 |
| €20,000 | €10,000 | €10,000 |
| €30,000 | €15,000 | €15,000 |
| €40,000 or more | €20,000 (maximum cap) | the rest (spend minus €20,000) |
What the voucher covers
Eligible items include hardware, software and services purchased from accredited suppliers such as Next G Cloud. Configuration, monitoring and ongoing support services, including professional services (excluding training), are eligible up to 30% of the total spend. For more information, and to find out exactly which solutions and products the voucher covers in your case, contact us here.
☁️ Cloud computing
IaaS, PaaS and SaaS services: managed cloud infrastructure, application platforms, business software such as ERP, CRM, HR and accounting.
🛡️ Cybersecurity
Next-generation firewalls, antivirus/antimalware systems, SIEM solutions for threat monitoring, data encryption and other protection measures.
🛠️ Hardware & software
Devices and licences needed to adopt the cloud and security solutions required by the project.
📋️ Configuration & support
Configuration, monitoring and ongoing support of the services, including professional services (excluding training), eligible up to 30% of the total project spend.
Who can apply
The voucher is designed for Italian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and self-employed professionals who want to invest in security and digitalisation.
- Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with registered office in Italy, in any sector.
- Self-employed professionals, whether or not registered with a professional body, based in Italy.
- An active connectivity contract with a minimum download speed of 30 Mbps at the time of application.
- Purchase of the solutions from an accredited supplier on the official MIMIT list — such as Next G Cloud.
- No double funding on the same expense item; the voucher can be combined with other aid within the limits of the “de minimis” regime (€200,000 in total over three financial years).
Timeline
Applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis: they are assessed in chronological order of arrival until funds run out, so it pays to act early.
- 20 October 2026, 12:00Pre-filling of applications opens on the MIMIT portal
- 10 November 2026Application window opens: applications are submitted and assessed in chronological order
- 20 January 2027, 12:00Application window closes (unless funds run out earlier)
- After approvalThe contribution is paid in two instalments, starting at least 3 months after admission
Why do it with Next G Cloud
We are a MIMIT-accredited supplier for the Cloud & Cybersecurity Voucher: our managed cloud, Confidential Computing and private AI solutions are eligible expenses. We support you from choosing the right solution all the way to reporting the expense.
We protect your data with unique technology solutions to maximise the security of your assets and ensure compliance. Our approach always keeps the customer at the centre, giving you control over your data, processes and infrastructure.
This page is for information only and does not replace the official text of the call. For up-to-date details and the full regulations, see the official page of the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT).