Can I submit an application in English?
Yes - the English version of the application forms, the Call for Proposals' Rules and Provisions are available on the Milano Hub page on the Bank of Italy's website.
Can I apply together with other parties?
Applications to the Call for Proposals have to be submitted by a single party that meets the requirements set out in the Call for Proposals' Rules and Provisions, and which is then identified as the Participant.
The Participant may set up a project group made up of several people who will be involved in the work.
During the support phase, in agreement with the coordinator of the Bank of Italy team, the involvement of other parties in developing the project can also be considered.
In any case, the Participant assumes the obligations and responsibilities set out in the Call for Proposals' Rules and Provisions, even if there is a project group or if other parties are involved in various capacities.
The English version of Call for Proposals' Rules and Provisions are available on the Milano Hub page on the Bank of Italy's website.
How many applications can I make?
Each Participant can submit one application only. In case of multiple submissions of the application by the same Participant, only the most recent application will be considered.
Can I collaborate on more than one project?
You can submit only one application for which you are identified as the Participant. You may be involved in the project group of other initiatives submitted to the Call for Proposals by other Participants, without being identified as the Participant according to the Call for Proposals' Rules and Provisions available on the Milano Hub page on the Bank of Italy's website.
Can firms in the process of being established apply?
No, being a fully-fledged firm is a prerequisite for participation. The firm must already be established when the application is made.
Who has to sign in the application and how?
The forms have to be signed by the legal representative of the Participant or, in case of application submitted by the natural person, by the Person himself/herself.
In any case, there are two ways to sign the forms: with a holographic signature together with a scanned copy of an identification document OR with a digital signature (a qualified electronic signature); since there are various kinds of electronic signature, it's advisable to check whether the features of the electronic signature used allow it to be considered as a digital signature.
How do I send the required forms and documentation?
The forms and documentation have to be sent by email to: application@milanohub.bancaditalia.it by the deadline set in the Call for Proposals' Provisions published on the Milano Hub page on the Bank of Italy's website.
The forms don't need to be sent by certified email (PEC).
An automatic message will be sent from application@milanohub.bancaditalia.it to confirm that the application has been received, unless the sender's mailbox puts blocks on specific senders.
If you don't receive an automatic message, you should contact info@milanohub.bancaditalia.it.
How does form D have to be filled in?
The form D could be fill in in any way which describes clearly and effectively the project from a technological point of view. You can include diagrams, graphs, figures and so on.
The description can't be any longer than five pages and has to be put in an A4 format file saved as a pdf.
If you don't respect this limit, the extra pages won't be taken into consideration in the assessment procedure.
Can I ask Milano Hub for help with filling in the forms correctly?
Yes, you can contact Milano Hub at: info@milanohub.bancaditalia.it to get some help with how to fill in the form correctly and how to submit applications.
Requests for help regarding the content of the project won't be taken into consideration.
Can I make another application even if I have already participated in previous Calls for Proposals?
Yes, those who have already applied to or who have been selected in previous Calls for Proposals can apply to new Calls for Proposals.
The project submitted will be assessed by a panel that will analyse the proposal's content without taking into account previous participations.
