Mini PIA Catering Puglia

The Puglia Region is boosting competitiveness in the tourism and catering sectors through the Mini PIA Catering and Tourism program – an incentive package designed to support businesses aiming to modernize, expand, or digitalize their operations.
From hotels to restaurants, B&Bs to glamping resorts, this measure provides valuable financial support to enhance the quality and innovation of hospitality and food services across the region.

👉 Official source: Regione Puglia – Mini PIA Turismo

What Is Mini PIA Catering?

The Mini PIA (Integrated Facilitation Package) is a structural and multi-year funding instrument under the Regional Program FESR-FSE+ 2021–2027.
It targets micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, as well as business networks and consortia, supporting strategic projects focused on innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation—especially within tourism and restaurant businesses.

Who Can Apply

The Mini PIA Catering program is open to:

  • Hotels and non-hotel accommodations: resorts, B&Bs, campsites, glamping, marinas

  • Restaurant and food service companies, including those linked to tourism facilities

  • Business networks and consortia (minimum of 5 participating enterprises)

  • Cultural attractions and theme parks that include catering or hospitality components

Eligible Expenses

Projects eligible under the Mini PIA Catering Puglia may include:

  • Renovation and expansion of restaurant or hospitality spaces

  • Modernization of kitchens, facilities, and professional equipment

  • Digital transformation and marketing: websites, e-commerce, digital menus, and management platforms (DMS)

  • Environmental sustainability: green building improvements, waste reduction, and energy efficiency

  • Training and internationalization: staff training programs, trade fair participation

👉 More details: PugliaSemplice – Mini PIA

Funding Amounts

  • Eligible investments: €30,000 to €5 million

  • Up to 60% non-repayable grants, with an additional 10% Gross Grant Equivalent (ESL) for guaranteed financing

  • Can be combined with other regional or EU funds if compatible

How to Apply

  1. Access the portal PugliaSemplice

  2. Register your business and prepare a digital business plan

  3. Administrative evaluation by regional offices and partner financial institutions (Confidi)

  4. Receive approval and funding disbursement

🕒 The Mini PIA Catering program is open-ended (no fixed deadlines) and will remain active until funds are exhausted.

Conclusion

If you manage a restaurant, agritourism business, or hotel with catering services in Puglia, the Mini PIA Catering program offers a powerful opportunity to finance your innovation, sustainability, and digitalization projects. Contact us to know more
A well-prepared proposal aligned with regional guidelines can secure substantial non-repayable funding, enhancing both competitiveness and service quality.