Regione Piemonte, through Finpiemonte, confirms its commitment to supporting the evolution of the local production system towards more sustainable and safer models. As part of the ERDF Regional Programme 2021–2027, the application window dedicated to Line b) “Production Efficiency” will officially reopen on July 7, 2026: a strategic tool for companies aiming to combine economic competitiveness with positive impact on the territory.

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Investing in Sustainability and Safety

The measure aims to support structured investment programmes designed to transform production processes from the perspective of circular economy and environmental protection.

For the Torino Social Impact ecosystem, this call represents a concrete opportunity to promote innovation that is not only technological, but also social, by funding interventions aimed at:

• Reducing environmental impact, through production diversification and the adoption of models for waste reduction and efficient resource use;
• Increasing workplace safety, by rewarding projects that raise worker protection standards above the mandatory legal requirements;
• Supporting decarbonisation, with a specific “green” component dedicated to climate and environmental protection.

The Support Measures: A Mix of Subsidised Finance and Grants

The measure is structured to cover up to 100% of eligible costs, for investments ranging from €50,000 to €3,000,000, through a combined financial instrument:

• Subsidised loan: composed of 70% regional zero-interest funds and 30% bank funds;
• Non-repayable grant: reserved for SMEs, with percentages varying according to company size and project type.

One element of particular interest for impact-oriented companies is the reward system. Increased non-repayable grants are available for companies holding a Legality Rating, gender equality certification or ESG Rating, thus recognising the ethical and social commitment of Piedmontese organisations.

Requirements and How to Apply

The measure is addressed to SMEs and Mid-caps with an operational headquarters in Piedmont.

It is important to underline that all projects must comply with the DNSH principle, “Do No Significant Harm” to the environment, and demonstrate a clear incentive effect, meaning that applications must be submitted before the start of the works.

Applications may be submitted from 9:00 AM on July 7, 2026 exclusively through the online procedure available on the Bandi Piemonte portal. The application window will remain open until October 29, 2028, unless funds are exhausted earlier.

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From July 4 to 10, Spazio Pat will host a monumental 5.7-kilometre textile ribbon commemorating over 20,000 Palestinian children killed in Gaza.

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After stops in Fusignano, Parma, Rosignano Monferrato and Milan, the project “5.7 km of Screams in the Silence” — a collective artwork created to transform grief into memory and memory into civic testimony — arrives in Turin from July 4 to 10, 2026, at Spazio Pat (Via Germanasca 27).

The initiative, conceived and curated by Cristina Pedrocco and Elena Gradara, was created to commemorate the over 20,000 Palestinian children killed in the Gaza Strip. Through a textile artwork of strong visual and emotional impact, the project aims to restore dignity and visibility to lives broken by war.

Launched in September 2025 through the call “Textile Artists for Gaza”, the initiative involved associations, collectives and individual participants in a creative process that transformed needle and thread into tools of memory, care and solidarity.

The work consists of a 5.7 kilometre fabric ribbon, created thanks to the contribution of more than 400 groups of people from across Italy. On thousands of textile panels, artists, artisans and citizens embroidered, wrote or painted the names of the young victims, which were then sewn together into a single memorial.

“5.7 km of Screams in the Silence” is a collective experience that invites reflection on the values of life, identity and memory.

The Turin exhibition is curated by Marina Gualandris, with the support of several local organisations active on the cause, including Atelier Riforma.

During the opening, on Saturday, July 4 at 7:00 PM, moments of public participation will take place, including readings by Naim Abu Saif, author of “The Last Breath of Gaza” (2025); stands by independent local artists and organisations such as Laboratorio POI, Atelier Riforma and Laboratorio Zanna Dura; a contribution by the BDS Torino collective; and refreshments made possible thanks to the recovery of surplus food by Kontiki.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to Gazzella Onlus, an association that provides assistance, care and rehabilitation for Palestinian children injured by weapons of war. The installation can be visited by reservation through the Instagram page of @spaziopat or by email at spaziopatpat@gmail.com.

The project is part of a broader international movement of civic solidarity and human rights promotion. The goal of the promoters is to continue bringing the memorial to Italian squares and cultural spaces, so that these names may continue to be remembered.

The final intention is to entrust the work to a museum, foundation or permanent institution that can ensure its preservation and commemorative function over time.

For the fifth time since its establishment in February 2021, Futura Law Firm STaRL Benefit Corporation has published its new Benefit Report, attached to the financial statements and available on the firm’s website.

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For this edition, Futura Law Firm chose to integrate the use of the B Impact Assessment, both in its previous and updated versions, with the Voluntary Standards recommended by the European Commission, strengthening its impact measurement and reporting work.

The document reports on the objectives, actions and results connected to the company’s public-benefit purposes, offering a tool for transparency and further insight into the path undertaken by the firm.

Futura Law Firm also contributes to the organisation of the Benefit Corporation Community of Practice, promoted by Torino Social Impact: a peer learning and networking pathway dedicated to Benefit Corporations and to organisations interested in this model, now in its third edition.

Read the Benefit Report