The "South Working Sicilia" plan represents an ambitious challenge to transform the region from a land of emigration to a land of attraction. With concrete financial support of €30,000 and clear rules, Sicily is ready to lead the smart working revolution in Italy.
The main measure, enshrined in the 2026 Regional Stability Law, provides a non-repayable grant of €30,000 for each worker hired or stabilised through smart working. The regional government's stated goal is to combat the brain drain by allowing professionals to maintain their jobs with national or foreign companies while living permanently in Sicily.
