CDP and Intesa Sanpaolo: new 1 billion agreement to support the growth of SMEs and Mid-Caps

Due to the resources of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, the bank will be able to extend financing to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to stimulate their investments across the country

A well-established partnership which, since 2021, has made it possible to mobilize around 5 billion in support of 6,000 Italian companies

Rome/Milan, 14 January 2026 – A new 1 billion agreement to support access to credit and the expansion into new markets of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, while at the same time boosting the real economy and the development of the territories in which they operate. This is the objective of the financing agreement signed by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and Intesa Sanpaolo.

The operation is part of a long-standing partnership aimed at promoting initiatives in support of Italian companies which, since 2021, has made it possible to provide a total of around 5 billion in resources for the growth of more than 6,000 companies.

In detail, the 1 billion provided under the current agreement will be used in full by the bank to grant loans of up to 25 million per project, with maturities of up to 18 years, to Italian SMEs and mid-cap companies. The funds may be allocated to planned or ongoing investments to strengthen the country’s main production chains, to expenditure on tangible or intangible fixed assets, and to working-capital needs.

The joint initiative by CDP and Intesa Sanpaolo reflects their commitment to supporting Italy’s business fabric at a time of constantly evolving market conditions, by broadening the range of financing options available to companies with a view to encouraging even their most complex investment projects.