The measure grants subsidised financing in the form of bill-of-exchange credit to provide immediate liquidity intended for ordinary business management and to cover production cycle costs. The intervention aims to support the operational continuity of enterprises in the fisheries sector in the face of market challenges.
For Ustica: The opportunity concerns fishers, cooperatives, and fisheries and aquaculture enterprises in Ustica, which can access subsidised loans to obtain immediate liquidity to support day-to-day operations and operating costs.
Who can apply
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and shipowning cooperatives that recorded revenue during 2025.
Funding
Financing from a minimum of 3,000 euros to a maximum of 20,000 euros (capped at 50% of declared revenue and up to 20,000 euros per vessel, expandable to a maximum of 60,000 euros for enterprises with multiple vessels). Total budget of 10 million euros.
Deadline
30 October 2026 at 12:00 (application desk opens for submissions on 20 October 2026 at 12:00).
How to apply
Online application via the dedicated ISMEA portal, following registration, form completion, and pre-validation starting from 13 October 2026.
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