Approved in September, the Varese Chamber of Commerce program in Lombardy is already beginning to attract new residents with a financial incentive of up to 6 euros – approximately R$38.
Aimed at young people between 18 and 40 with employment contracts in the province, the project offers an annual voucher worth €2 for three years, totaling €6 per person. The amount is tax-free and can be used in local businesses.
In just one month of operation, the program received 220 requests for information. Twenty of them came from Switzerland. "They are managers, families, and workers impacted by the high cost of living in the neighboring country," Mauro Vitiello, president of the Chamber, told Italian TV Etv.
The goal, according to Vitiello, is to make the program a "gateway" for those who want to explore and live in the region. Initial participation has been high, particularly among engineers. Six benefits have already been granted, all to young people from outside Lombardy.
The program has an initial fund of 300 thousand euros, which has already been doubled due to high demand.
Rules for participation
People who can apply for the benefit are:
- between 18 and 40 years old on the date of registration;
- Italian citizenship, citizenship of a European Union country or valid residence permit;
- annual family income (ISEE) of less than 40 thousand euros;
- new employment contract from July 1, 2025 — permanent or temporary (minimum 12 months), full-time or part-time, or apprenticeship contract.
The contract must be with an active company registered in the province of Varese. Residency in the province must be formalized within 90 days of starting work.
The amount is granted in the form of a voucher, valid between 2025 and 2027, and can be used to purchase local products and services.
The 10 largest cities in the province of Varese (by population):
- Busto Arsizio – approximately 83.000 inhabitants
- Varese – approximately 80.000 inhabitants
- Gallarate – approximately 54.000 inhabitants
- Saronno – approximately 39.000 inhabitants
- Cassano Magnano – approximately 21.000 inhabitants
- tradate – approximately 18.500 inhabitants
- Caronno Pertusella – approximately 18.000 inhabitants
- Somma Lombardo – approximately 17.000 inhabitants
- malnate – approximately 16.000 inhabitants
- Not him – approximately 15.000 inhabitants
10 companies with a presence in the province of Varese
Colombo Textile Industries
Sector: Textile
Headquarters in: Guanzate (with units in the province of Varese)
Produces high-quality fabrics for fashion and decoration.
Leonardo SpA
Sector: Aerospace and defense
Headquarters in: Cascina Costa (samarate frazione)
One of the largest companies in Italy, with a major plant dedicated to the production of helicopters (formerly AgustaWestland).
AgustaWestland (now integrated into Leonardo)
Sector: Aerospace
Headquarters in: samarate
Historic helicopter manufacturer, now part of the Leonardo group.
Alenia Aermacchi (incorporated by Leonardo)
Sector: Aeronautics
Unit in: Venegono Superiore
Specializing in training and military aircraft.
MV Agusta
Sector: High performance motorcycles
Headquarters in: Schiranna (fraction of Varese)
Iconic Italian sports motorcycle brand with a tradition in design and competition.
Vibram SpA
Sector: Rubber soles for sports shoes
Headquarters in: Albizzate
Known worldwide for its durable soles, used by brands such as Merrell, The North Face and others.
Cagiva (MV Agusta group)
Sector: Motorcycles
Historic headquarters: Varese
Important in the two-wheel market, especially in the 1980s and 1990s.
Elmec Informatics
Sector: Information Technology and Cloud Services
Headquarters in: Brunello
IT company with national and international operations, focused on corporate solutions.
Cimbali Group (La Cimbali/Faema)
Sector: Professional coffee machines
Unit in: Binasco (headquarters), but with an industrial presence in Varese
World reference in the manufacture of espresso machines.
Mecaer Aviation Group
Sector: Aeronautical engineering and components
Unit in: Sesto Calende
Works on aircraft interiors, landing gear and hydraulic systems.
Where is Varese and why is it strategic?
The province of Varese is in northern Italy, in the Lombardy region, about 35 km from Milan and on the border with Switzerland.
With a strong industrial presence, the local economy is driven by the aeronautics, textiles, metalworking, and technology sectors. Companies such as Leonardo, MV Agusta, and Vibram operate in the region, which attracts qualified professionals, especially engineers.
The geographical position favors both access to the Lombard capital and job opportunities on the cross-border axis with the Canton of Ticino, in Switzerland.
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