Ducati has established a €121 million (US$139.7 million) investment - including a non-repayable government grant worth €33.5 million (US$38.7 million) - to strengthen its research and development, and growth. The goal of the fund is to strengthen Ducati's global competitiveness and contribute to creating jobs in Italy's Motor Valley, a section of Emilia-Romagna that serves as home to the likes of Ducati, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Pagani.

The investment includes €99 million (US$114.3 million) dedicated specifically for "expanding the product range through the introduction of innovative and sustainable technologies, as well as fostering the evolution of production processes." This €99 million includes the €33.5 million grant comes from the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, with Ducati supplying the rest.

The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy authorises Ducati's Development Agreement

• The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy has authorised the Development Agreement providing for a €121 million investment by Ducati to strengthen competitiveness, innovation and growth

• The programme, named "Ducati Raise the Bar", focuses on research, development and technological innovation, with more than €99 million allocated to industrial research and experimental development activities, including a €33 million non-repayable grant from the Ministry

• The initiative reinforces Ducati's strategic role within Italy's Motor Valley, generating positive impacts across the Italian industrial supply chain and on the development of advanced technological expertise

The Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, has authorised Invitalia to sign a Development Agreement proposed by Ducati for an industrial investment programme with a total value of €121 million.

The initiative is aimed at strengthening the Company's global competitiveness over the long term, confirming Ducati's role as a leading player in the international motorcycle industry while contributing to value creation for the local area, Italy's Motor Valley and the entire Italian industrial supply chain.

The industrial programme, named "Ducati Raise the Bar", includes a major technological and industrial investment plan by the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer, with a strong focus on the development of specialised expertise. At the heart of the project are industrial research and experimental development activities worth more than €99 million, aimed at expanding the product range through the introduction of innovative and sustainable technologies, as well as fostering the evolution of production processes.

The initiative will benefit from the support of the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy through non-repayable grants amounting to €33.5 million, allocated to research and development activities.

The measure recognises the strategic value of the project for the Emilia-Romagna region, the heart of Italy's Motor Valley, and its contribution to the development of advanced technological expertise, innovation in the motorcycle sector and the growth of specialised skills in Italy.

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