Meet our FDI Unit
The YesMilano FDI team supports international companies and start-ups looking to establish new businesses or branches in Milano.
We act as your one-stop shop for guidance and assistance throughout the entire investment journey, helping you identify the best way to set up and grow your business in the city.
Our mission is to facilitate the soft landing of foreign direct investments by offering a wide range of free, tailored services designed to attract business, create new jobs, and strengthen Milan’s innovation ecosystem.
Leveraging on an ample network of collaborating organizations, we provide you with the best support in moving your first steps in Milano. Some of the activities we can provide directly or through our partnerships include:
- FIRST ASSESSMENT
We provide market analyses and useful information and data on the sector/market of interest and help evaluate the investment project, to support you in finding the best opportunity.
- CONNECT THE DOTS
We act as a business integrator, facilitating connections with the local ecosystem and helping you find the best institutional stakeholders to support your business (business development services excluded).
- SPEED UP THE BUSINESS
We connect you with public administration and local authorities to support you in obtaining the necessary permits when dealing with local and national laws and regulations.
- FINANCE THE INVESTMENT
We support you in accessing regional and national incentives and facilitate contact with the local financial community and institutional investors, mapping local VC funds, incubators and accelerator programs.
- BUSINESS SET UP
We introduce you to our network of trusted local professionals (lawyers, tax consultants, notaries, etc...) with specific expertise in your industry and a significant track record in assisting international companies to establish your local branch. We guide you throughout the whole settlement project.
- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
We connect you with private Life Sciences consultants and the Fintech District to access Business Development, Marketing & Communication services in Italy to support you in increasing brand awareness on the market (fees may be applied by private partners).
- LOCATION SCOUTING
We support you in finding the right location for your business, from coworking spaces to scientific parks and industrial plants and connect you with real estate local partners.
- TECHNICAL INDUSTRIAL ASSISTANCE
We can introduce you to engineers and architecture firms to professionally manage the renovation of your site, permits and authorizations.
- TALENT RECRUITMENT & HR SERVICES
We help identify the best universities with outstanding fresh graduates for your sector and activate curricular or extra -curricular internships. We introduce you to HR agencies and headhunters to find your next country launcher or CFO.
- RELOCATION
We support the relocation of your employees and their families by guiding you through the immigration procedures and facilitating the dialogue with local immigration authorities. Furthermore, our relocation partner can take care of your employees’ settlement in the city.
Get in touch with your dedicated Project Manager, depending on your sector.
What happens next?
- Preliminary assessment of your project
We’ll evaluate your business expansion plan and identify opportunities for growth in Milano.
- Needs analysis and step-by-step planning
We’ll define your priorities together and map out the next steps with a tailored approach.
- A dedicated team by your side
Our team will support you throughout the entire process—from initial design to your successful landing in Milano.
Discover how YesMilano can support you in scaling up successfully