The second Italian stakeholder meeting was held online on 23 June 2021, attended by stakeholders:

  • The Ministry of Economic Development
  • Confartigianato Imprese
  • CNA
  • Confindustria
  • Invitalia.

The  meeting, held online due to the COVID-19 related limitations, focused on the state of implementation of the SMEPlus project. In particular, the development of the action plan for the Italian policy instrument was discussed, taking into account and focusing on the exchange of experiences and good practices at SMEPlus project level. Furthermore, discussed was possible participation in the next study visit abroad where the Italian stakeholders could participate. Finally, the participants looked into the first aspects of the organization of the study visit in Italy with the collaboration of the Italian stakeholders.