In Piemonte, FI4INN’s pilot is led by Finpiemonte, working with regional authorities, investors, national development banks and financial institutions to strengthen access to capital markets for innovative companies.
🎯 Objective
To support companies in raising capital for innovation projects through bond financing, offering an alternative to traditional bank lending and diversifying financing sources.
🔄 Ongoing Progress
• Strong political and public backing secured
• Engagement of public & private investors, regional bodies and national banks
• Co-design of a Basket Bond financial model
• Completion of the fundraising phase
• Investors confirmed interest and potential capital commitments
• Approval of tender procedure for arranger selection
🔑 Key Takeaway
Capital market instruments require strong leadership, political commitment and continuous stakeholder engagement. When guided by coordinated public action and investor alignment, bond financing can become a powerful tool to diversify funding and support innovation at regional level.