How can you look for grants and financing with CCI Essonne — financing desk?

Summary

CCI Essonne presents coordinated support to make the search for financing easier and more secure for businesses based in the department. The pathway starts with an online diagnostic covering, in particular, the project's maturity, revenue, headcount and the nature of the need. An advisor then assesses the request and may direct the business toward banks, support networks or specialised funders. The solutions covered range from bank loans to leasing with purchase option, equity, honor loans, grants and alternative solutions such as factoring. The introduction to a contact depends on the assessment and eligibility of the application.

Role and services

CCI Essonne presents coordinated support to make the search for financing easier and more secure for businesses based in the department. The pathway starts with an online diagnostic covering, in particular, the project's maturity, revenue, headcount and the nature of the need. An advisor then assesses the request and may direct the business toward banks, support networks or specialised funders. The solutions covered range from bank loans to leasing with purchase option, equity, honor loans, grants and alternative solutions such as factoring. The introduction to a contact depends on the assessment and eligibility of the application. Named service: "Trouver un financement pour son entreprise" (Finding financing for your business). The CCI states that its solutions cover needs ranging from under €50,000 up to over one million euros, depending on the project. The pathway includes a diagnostic, referral and introduction to a contact; this is not a promise of financing nor a grant paid by the CCI. Check the terms of coverage and the timelines with the advisor. Before committing to anything, check the current regulations, the territory, the beneficiaries, the eligible expenses, the caps, the combination rules and any obligation to file the request before placing an order. Prepare recent accounts, a forecast, a financing plan, quotes and a timeline.

Schemes or services listed

Named service: "Trouver un financement pour son entreprise" (Finding financing for your business). The CCI states that its solutions cover needs ranging from under €50,000 up to over one million euros, depending on the project. The pathway includes a diagnostic, referral and introduction to a contact; this is not a promise of financing nor a grant paid by the CCI. Check the terms of coverage and the timelines with the advisor.

Defining the need

Define the amount, the purpose and the timeline: investment, innovation, transition, hiring, export, acquisition or cash flow. Distinguish between a grant, a repayable advance, a loan, a guarantee, equity and an advisory service. Document the contributions and support already obtained to avoid double counting.

Checks before filing

Check geographic eligibility, the up-to-date regulations, the dates, the business's size and sector, the eligible expenses, the caps, the combination rules and the obligations after payment. Confirm whether filing must take place before placing the order or starting the project.

Does the CCI award the grant?

The CCI informs, advises and may help put the application together. The decision to award rests with the scheme's manager, unless a specific mechanism has been established.

When should you contact the CCI?

Before committing to any spending, as soon as the project's need, budget and timeline have been defined.

Main source

https://www.essonne.cci.fr/trouver-des-financements-pour-son-entreprise

Additional source

https://www.cci.fr/offre/accelerez-votre-developpement-grace-aux-aides-financieres

Verification status

Detailed official source; the introduction to a contact depends on the assessment of the application.

Type

CCI — funder profile / thematic supplement