The European AI Act is entering an operational phase. From 2 August 2026, obligations apply to high-risk artificial intelligence systems, with checks and penalties for companies that fail to comply. The issue concerns many small and medium-sized enterprises. According to Istat data from December 2025, 16.4% of Italian companies with at least 10 employees use…
The landscape of European funding for startups and SMEs remains rich in the summer of 2026. Several European Commission programmes and international accelerators offer non-repayable grants, equity investments and acceleration paths. Most deadlines are concentrated between July and November 2026. Knowing the available instruments helps innovative companies plan their applications well in advance. The European…
Between 2023 and 2025 the share of Italian companies using at least one artificial intelligence technology more than tripled, rising from 6% to 16.4%. The figure comes from Istat's 2026 Annual Report, presented in Rome on 21 May. Behind the average, however, lies a deep divide between large firms and smaller ones. Adoption at Two…