Information on registration
Pre-register for Italy's Stars of the South
Statista and Il Sole 24 Ore are identifying Southern Italy’s top-performing companies based on revenues, employees and assets growth from 2022 to 2025. The final ranking will be published in Il Sole 24 Ore newspaper and on ilsole24ore.com in March 2027.
Overview
About the project
Il Sole 24 Ore and Statista present the fourth edition of Stelle del Sud, highlighting southern Italian companies with the strongest revenues, employees and assets performance. The final Stelle del Sud ranking will be published both in print and online by Il Sole 24 Ore.
If your company has stood out for growth from 2022 to 2025, seize the moment and sign up by clicking the button below.
Don’t miss the opportunity to gain visibility, elevate your brand and be recognized as one of the most dynamic companies in the country. If you would like to learn what it takes to be recognized among the Stelle del Sud, you can view the ranking and the winning companies of Stelle del Sud 2026 on ilsole24ore.com or on the Statista R website.
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Benefits
Why you should register
Generate new business opportunities
Boost employer branding
Enjoy effective media coverage by a credible outlet
Build reputation and trust
Develop AI-search discoverability
Steps
What you need to do
- 1.
Pre-register your company now to receive an email with the registration link once the active registration phase starts
- 2.
Register your company and verify your revenue data between June 9, 2026 and September 27, 2026
- 3.
Enjoy and benefit from your company’s success!
Inclusion in the ranking
Eligibility & Criteria
To be eligible for the ranking, your company must meet the criteria on the right.
Revenue 2022 ≥100k EUR
Revenue 2025 ≥1m EUR
Be independent
Organic revenue growth
Revenue growth was primarily organic
Legal headquarter in Southern Italy
Legal headquarter should be located in one of the following regions: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardegna, Sicilia.
If the registered office is not located in one of the mentioned regions, the company must carry out its production activities exclusively in one or more of the following regions: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardegna, Sicilia.
No exclusion grounds (Legislative Decree 36/2023)
The company must not be in any of the situations referred to in Articles 94–98 of Legislative Decree 36/2023
Frequently asked questions
FAQ - Growth Champions Registration
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You can contact us via the phone number or email below for any queries related to this project. We look forward to hearing from you.
Marta D'Angelo
Marta D'Angelo
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