Lombardy: From the country's economic engine to a European hub for investment and innovation

Lombardy is strengthening its international positioning as a leading destination for foreign investment, with the ambition of consolidating its role as a European hub for innovation, industrial development, and sustainable growth.

This vision emerged in the video interview produced by  Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor, focusing on the regional strategy for attracting international investment and on the competitiveness of Lombardy’s economic system.

With more than 23% of Italy’s national GDP and over one quarter of the country’s exports, the Lombardy Region confirms its role as the main economic engine of Italy and one of the most dynamic territories at European level. It is an ecosystem characterised by highly specialised value chains, strategic infrastructure, strong innovation capacity, and advanced skills, all of which contribute to attracting international companies and capital.

The video also features the testimonials of companies that have chosen Lombardy to develop their investment and growth projects:

• Invelon, active in immersive technologies and XR;
• Y International, focused on the development of innovative international projects;
• Adare Pharma Solutions, a global pharmaceutical group with a strategic presence in the Lombardy region.

These experiences highlight the region’s key competitive advantages: access to highly skilled talent, international connectivity, the presence of leading industrial clusters, and a business environment that supports high value-added activities.

Within this context, Invest in Lombardy, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Milan, Lodi, Monza Brianza, continues to play a central role in supporting foreign investors, offering tailored services throughout the entire investment journey, from site selection to operational set-up in the territory.

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Investing in Lombardy: Italy’s locomotive and European hub