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, Tourism, 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
> 7.4k 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
3.7 M
Population
54.8 B
Export Euro
31,891
GDP per Capita
Sectors
Agribusiness
Fashion
Digital & ICT
Life Sciences
Yacht Building
Tourism
Smart Industry
Transport & Mobility
Logistics
Prestigious Assets
Business Locations
News
Sustainable Traditions: The School for Field Studies Brings Environmental Education to Tuscany The School for Field Studies opens its first Italian campus in Greve in Chianti, offering students immersive research on sustainable food systems and environmental conservation.
New Mapping of Industrial and Logistic Areas in Tuscany The Tuscany Region has launched a new initiative to expand the mapping of industrial and logistic areas, aiming to attract investments from national and international companies interested in establishing themselves in the region.
Vection Technologies acquires The Digital Box for €12 million and integrates QuestIt’s AI into its services The multinational will incorporate the AI technologies from the Siena-based company into its spatial computing solutions.
The new “Research, Development, and Innovation for Investment Attraction” call for proposals is live The main goal is to increase the presence of foreign investors in Tuscany, focusing on research and innovation, particularly in industrial research and experimental development.
