The OggiEuropa webinar of 27 March 2026 focuses on European financial instruments supporting investment, innovation and sustainable development, with particular attention to the opportunities offered by the EIB and ELENA.

The OggiEuropa webinar series, promoted by Unioncamere Europa, continues with a second session dedicated to European funding opportunities for businesses and territories.
The webinar, entitled “EIB and ELENA: strategic opportunities for Chambers of Commerce and SMEs”, will take place on 27 March 2026, from 11:00 to 12:30.
The session will provide an overview of the instruments made available at European level to support investment, innovation and sustainable development, with particular attention to their relevance for Chambers of Commerce and small and medium-sized enterprises.
Diana Marcello, Senior Policy Advisor at Unioncamere Europa, will introduce the European context and the role of financial instruments within the EU’s competitiveness strategy.
The session will then feature Angelo Santonocito and Gaetano Montesi, EU Grant Advisors, who will present the opportunities available to SMEs through the European Investment Bank (EIB) and explore the main features and potential of the ELENA programme. Particular attention will be paid to how these instruments can support projects at local level and respond to the needs of Chambers of Commerce and SMEs.
The webinar is part of Unioncamere Europa’s ongoing activities aimed at keeping the Italian Chamber System informed about key European Union policies, funding instruments and opportunities.
The session will be held in Italian and is reserved exclusively for representatives and staff of the Italian Chamber System.