Intesa Sanpaolo rewards SMEs that invest in female talent

The image accompanying the News on the IX edition of the “Women Value Company” award, portrays a young woman at a desk. She is taking notes on a diary. On the white desk there is a laptop, some documents, pen holders and a green plant

6 March 2025

Intesa Sanpaolo opens nominations for the 9th edition of the "Women Value Company" award dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises that invest in female talent by promoting:

gender equality
development of female employment and entrepreneurship
diversity and innovation within the production system

Indeed, Intesa Sanpaolo has long been committed to the development of female talent and inclusiveness in the world of work, the effects of which favour business growth and productivity.

Intesa Sanpaolo also makes €1 billion of credit available to support the start-up and strengthening of women's entrepreneurship – in line with the NRRP missions – to maximise the contribution of women to Italy’s economic and social development. The measure is dedicated to women's enterprises starting up a new business or investing in strengthening their business, acting on areas such as digitisation, innovation and skills expansion.

"Our commitment over the last few years has focused on identifying solutions and tools that can help women-led businesses grow, promoting female employment, focusing on innovation and globalisation, as well as welfare and social inclusion policies. This is why we are reserving an additional billion to support the investments of these companies that enhance female talent and are decisive in national and international competition, by valuing and showcasing the very best success stories"

Anna Roscio, Executive Director Sales & Marketing Enterprises Intesa Sanpaolo

How to apply for the 'Women Value Company - Intesa Sanpaolo' Award?

The Award is open to small and medium-sized public and private enterprises performing well in relation to the current social and economic situation, and which run:

work-life balance services and corporate welfare initiatives (benefits, vouchers, internal daycare)
flexible work organisation policies
non-discriminatory merit pay policies
plans for the development and enhancement of women's skills and careers, with women in management or senior roles
actions in favour of a culture of gender diversity

Applications can be submitted until 23 April by filling in the questionnaire in the Business section of the Intesa Sanpaolo website or on the Marisa Bellisario Foundation website.

The “Women Value Company - Intesa Sanpaolo” award was created in collaboration with the Marisa Bellisario Foundation and to date has collected over 6,000 nominations, rewarding around 800 SMEs.