{
  "id": 19509561,
  "title": "Cybersecurity, vouchers for SMEs and self-employed: how to apply and how much you can ask for",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/cybersicurezza-al-via-i-voucher-per-pmi-e-autonomi-come-fare-domanda",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T15:21:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Il Sole 24 Ore",
    "slug": "il-sole-24-ore",
    "url": "https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/cybersicurezza-via-voucher-pmi-e-autonomi-come-fare-domanda-e-quanto-si-puo-chiedere-AJar3qBC"
  },
  "original_language": "it",
  "account": "The Italian Ministry of Enterprises has launched a voucher scheme for cloud and cybersecurity services, with 150 million euros from the Development and Cohesion Fund available for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and self-employed professionals. The scheme, open from November 10, offers a grant covering 50% of expenses, up to 20,000 euros, for plans worth at least 4,000 euros. Beneficiaries must have a 30 Mbps internet connection and purchase services from approved providers, with eligible expenses including new or upgraded software, cloud services, and configuration and support. Applications can be submitted online until January 20, 2027, and will be processed by the ministry with Invitalia within 60 days.",
  "summary": "A next-generation firewall, antivirus, cloud backup, but also accounting software or CRM to manage customers. This is the perimeter of cloud vouchers...",
  "key_points": [
    "Italian Ministry launches cybersecurity voucher program for SMEs and freelancers",
    "Up to 150 million euros available, 71.1 million reserved for regional plans",
    "Subsidy covers 50% of expenses for plans with AI-driven functionalities"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}