How to identify suitable financing with CCI Nantes St-Nazaire?

In brief

CCI Nantes St-Nazaire can guide companies toward aid and financing based on their location, sector and project. The CCI network's national offering includes identifying schemes, checking eligibility criteria and helping to put together applications. This profile is a methodological entry point, to be supplemented with the local CCI's territorial services and programs.

Role and financing services

The types of solutions to consider include grants, repayable advances, loans, guarantees, equity financing, cost coverage, and tax or social schemes. The relevant financing depends on the company's need and profile. Before any application, check whether the program is open, the eligible expenses, the covered territory, the caps, the combination rules and the timeline. The network's online search service is advertised as free, while advisor support may be paid; local terms must be confirmed.

Identified services and schemes

Aid search based on the project; guidance toward public and private financing; verification of criteria; support in putting together applications.

Defining the financing need

First define the need and its timeline: capital investment, business development, innovation, recruitment, energy transition, acquisition or cash-flow need. Prepare the quotes, the financing plan, the contributions, recent financial statements and the forecast. These elements help distinguish between a grant, a repayable advance, a loan, a guarantee or an advisory service.

Does the CCI grant aid directly? — The CCI informs, advises and supports the process; the decision to grant aid belongs to the scheme's managing body.

When should I contact the CCI? — As early as possible, ideally before signing a quote or starting expenses, as some schemes require a prior application.

Verification status

Official national source; local enrichment needed.

Entity

CCI Nantes St-Nazaire

Type

Local/regional CCI — funder profile