Agribusiness
It is the union of unique areas, ancient knowledge,
and innovative paths that has led to the birth of the
extraordinary quality of Tuscan agrifood products.
Fashion
The land of fashion production:since time immemorial
the Tuscany of style has been synonymous with creativity,
innovation, and Made in Italy craftsmanship.
ICT
Thanks to the continuous collaboration
between companies, research centers,
academies, and the public administration,
Tuscany is a leading region in innovation
in the ICT sector.
Life Sciences
A land of research and innovation from time immemorial,
Tuscany is the headquarters of the Technological District of Life Sciences,
a construct of excellence at the international level.
Yacht Building
Number one in Italy for companies active within the territory
and business volume and second for the number of moorings,
nautical Tuscany is a hotbed of opportunity.
Smart Industry
Mechatronic Automation
& Robotics
Invest in Tuscany,
Invest in Values
Is not just a book to be browsed on electronic devices: the e-book is divided into 16 chapters, each one dedicated to one of the multinational companies present in the area and is designed as a portal providing access to a series of multimedia products
Why invest in Tuscany?
There are at least 7 good reasons
to locate your business in Tuscany
1. A dynamic and diversified economy. Thanks to a per capita GDP higher than the national and European averages, and a deep-rooted tradition in the production, design, and marketing of Made in Italy products. 2. A vast pool of talent. Ensured by the excellent university system capable of guaranteeing a higher level of education and research than the national average. 3. Central location in Italy and in the Mediterranean basin. Easy access to a large consumer market. 4. A regional government “open for business”. The Tuscan regional system has always shown particular attention to promoting legislation in support of investors. 5. In the region of Tuscany, the cost of living is highly competitive: costs are lower than the national and European average. 6. Key sectors. An economic environment that includes Life Science, Fashion, Digital & ICT, Yacht Building, Logistics, Agribusiness, Aerospace, Smart Industry, Transport & Mobility, and Prestigious Assets. 7. An Outstanding quality of life. In terms of the environment, health, safety, leisure, business, and employment… Tuscany offers a unique cultural and natural environment, perfect for attracting and retaining top talent.
Incentives
An incentive is a key,a tiny object with
astonishing power to change a situation
Network
Have a reliable and comfortable assessment
with our partners and set up your business in Tuscany
Resouces & tools
Useful guides and tips to approach
to Tuscany’s business world
Business Locations
Enterprise landing locations
to set up in Tuscany
Tuscany has so much
to offer
Start up your business in one
of the most attractive and smart regions in Italy
1
A dynamic and diversified economy
2
A vast pool
of talent
3
Central location in Italy and in the Mediterranean basin
4
A regional government open to business
5
Competitive
costs
6
Key
sectors
7
An Outstanding quality of life
Invest in Tuscany
Overview of the regional
context and its opportunities
Capital city
Florence
A region internationally renowned for
Fashion and Made in Italy, tourism (historic sites, art cities,
nature), processed and agricultural products
(ceramics, precious metals, wine, olive oil…)
quality of life
Manufacturing tradition
Industrial districts: fashion-design, textiles, marble, wood,
furniture, paper, boat building, jewelry
Skills, research, development & innovation
3 universities (Florence, Pisa, Siena), 3 institutes of higher education, 12 technology clusters, 17 National Research Council (CNR) institutes
FDIs
+ 8.8k local units of foreign and italian multinationals.
10 main cities
Florence, Pisa, Livorno, Lucca, Siena, Pistoia, Arezzo,
Grosseto, Massa, and Prato.
3 international ports
Livorno, Piombino, Carrara
2 main international airports with more than forty destinations
Florence, Pisa
Among the busiest routes are Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam,
Munich, Zurich, Madrid, London, and Brussels.
22,994
Area km2
3.66 M
Population
63.1 B
Export Euro
37,682
GDP per Capita
Sectors
Agribusiness
Fashion
Digital & ICT
Life Sciences
Yacht Building
Tourism
Smart Industry
Transport & Mobility
Logistics
Prestigious Assets
Business Locations
News
Baker Hughes Announces €300 Million Plan for Italy, focused on Tuscany. Baker Hughes will invest €300 million over the next five years to strengthen its industrial presence in Italy, focusing on expanding turbine production in its Tuscan factories, advancing safe and sustainable energy technologies and reinforcing Italy's role as a strategic hub for its global projects.
Tuscany Accelerates on Gender Equality: Over 700 Certified Companies Tuscany is seeing a steady rise in companies obtaining gender equality certification, with 713 organizations now meeting the standards. This growing trend reflects a concrete cultural shift towards inclusive workplaces, supported by public incentives and sustainability goals.
Tuscany Launches Mediterranean Innovation Bridge in Pisa Invest in Tuscany took part in the official launch of the Tuscany Mediterranean Bridge (TMB) project in Pisa—an initiative that aims to position the region as a tech and innovation hub between Europe, the Mediterranean, and Africa. The programme will connect 40 founders through a cross-border acceleration journey focused on AI and smart manufacturing.
Livorno to Host One of Europe’s Largest Biorefineries: €500M EIB Loan Supports Eni’s Investment Eni is converting its historic Livorno refinery into a cutting-edge biorefinery, backed by a €500M loan from the European Investment Bank. The new plant will produce low-emission biofuels and create up to 1,000 jobs during construction.
