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Transition 5.0 Plan


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   01 Oct 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   25 Dec 2025

The Transition 5.0 Plan supports Italy’s move toward energy and environmental sustainability. It offers tax incentives for investments in energy-efficient digital infrastructure, smart manufacturing, and AI-driven resource optimisation. The initiative aims to reduce energy consumption while promoting renewable energy adoption.

Name in original language

Piano Transizione 5.0

Initiative overview

The Transition 5.0 Plan is a national programme designed to accelerate Italy’s transition to sustainable and energy-efficient industrial and digital practices. It integrates environmental goals with technological innovation to support the green transformation of businesses.

Key objectives include:

  • Reducing energy consumption in industrial and digital operations
  • Promoting renewable energy adoption across sectors
  • Supporting investments in energy-efficient digital infrastructure
  • Encouraging smart manufacturing and AI-driven optimisation of resources

The plan provides financial incentives, primarily in the form of tax breaks, to stimulate investments that align with environmental and sustainability targets. It fosters collaboration between companies, research institutions, and technology providers to ensure that AI and digital solutions are applied effectively in sustainable practices.

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

Ministry of Economic Development

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • Ministry of Economic Development

Category:

  • AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Initiative type:

  • Business grants/tax incentives

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2024

Binding:

  • Non-binding

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