CMG was selected on the basis of indicators related to contribution to GDP and social impact generated, investments in research and innovation, processes triggered in the digital and ecological transition, internationalization and export, generational transition and size consolidation, training care and welfare.
In its fifth edition, the program focuses on territories, development and business transformation projects that have enabled Small to Medium-sized Enterprises to stand out and emerge among competitors, including international ones. A central and rewarding theme of this edition was also sustainability, with a special focus on SMEs that have adopted ESG criteria. Companies capable of creating an increasingly inclusive business culture, value for the economy, employment growth and overall well-being for people. An important novelty is a special focus on SMEs that have decided to invest in the pursuit of objectives in line with those indicated by the NRRP related to the themes of innovation and digitalization.