The Premio Innovazione Toscana “Amerigo Vespucci” 2026—promoted by the Regional Council of Tuscany in collaboration with Confindustria Toscana and managed by Sviluppo Toscana S.p.A.—is dedicated to successful business stories and innovative projects that over the past 24 months have distinguished themselves for their positive impact on local supply chains, job growth, and social sustainability.

The Award provides a total financial budget of 80,000 euros, distributed across the following 4 thematic categories:

• Innovative Startups

• Research, Development, and Digital & Sustainable Innovation

• Patents

• New Skills and Innovation for Manufacturing

In addition, a Special “Youth” Award is reserved for the best project submitted by a youth-led enterprise.

Eligible applicants:

• SMEs and Private Companies

• Innovative Startups and University Spin-offs

Participation is open to both individual and joint applicants, provided they meet the requirements set out in the official Regulations.

Applications must be submitted exclusively online via the dedicated Regional Council platform by 4:00 PM on October 28, 2026.

For more details and to submit your application: https://www.sviluppo.toscana.it/bando/premio-innovazione-toscana-2026/