La Spezia – Rome, 18 March 2024

An agreement that makes the services of the SACE Group available to Dltm members. The SACE Group is an insurance and financial group directly controlled by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, specialising in supporting businesses and the national economy, with a view to bolstering competitiveness in Italy and worldwide.

The Ligurian Marine Technologies District’s 2024 programme gets underway with a memorandum of understanding that stems from the alignment of the partners’ objectives: to support businesses in the district, particularly SMEs, with a view to enhancing their internationalisation. Thanks to this agreement, DLTm members will have access to short-term credit insurance products, as well as guarantees for tenders and contracts and for construction and property risks, and will be able to benefit from dedicated, free training and networking services.

The District President, Lorenzo Forcieri, who commented on the agreement as follows:

“The Ligurian Marine Technology District is taking a new and important step in supporting the development of the consortium’s member companies: by providing them with this package of services, which includes a profiling service that will enable them to access bespoke services, we aim to ensure a further opportunity for growth for our members. SACE’s prestige and strong roots in Italy represent a further opportunity for our companies and for the District itself.”

“The signing of this Protocol demonstrates the importance SACE attaches to collaborating with Italian industrial districts, a cornerstone of Italian entrepreneurship, said Roberto Allara, Head of SME Sales at SACE. “Thanks to this partnership, we will be able to provide SMEs in the district with our financial and insurance solutions, as well as highly specialised training programmes to enhance their technical skills, thereby supporting their growth in national and international markets and promoting their internationalisation process.”