Calabria, in southern Italy, is a strategic area for investments in agribusiness, tourism, logistics and energy, with a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Calabria is a growing region with an evolving economy and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, with over 120,000 businesses, including many innovative startups in the digital, environmental and manufacturing sectors. The Calabrian ecosystem is dynamic and full of potential, thanks to tax incentives, European funds and Special Economic Zones (SEZ) that support investments. Strategic connections by sea and land make the region a privileged gateway to international markets. Calabria offers support tools for investors and digital platforms to identify the best development opportunities. From its beautiful coastline to the natural resources of Sila, the region offers an ideal context for sustainable growth and entrepreneurial development.
Why invest in Calabria
- The industry in Calabria generates 14% of the total regional value added.
- Industrial activities employ approximately 82 thousand workers (13.9% of the regional total), showing a growth of +4.5% compared to the pre-pandemic period (+3.6% vs. national average).
- Manufacturing is concentrated in three main sectors: the food sector (28.7%), metallurgical activities (16.4%), and the production of rubber and plastic articles (12.2%).
- The manufacturing sectors with the highest growth in the five-year period 2017-2021 are: computer and electronic products (+94.8% vs. +9.3% Italy average), chemical and pharmaceutical products (+39% vs. +9.9% Italy average) and extractive industry (+27.5% vs. 33.6% Italy average).
