How to identify suitable financing with CCI Occitanie?

In brief

CCI Occitanie coordinates the regional chamber network and serves as an entry point for companies wishing to structure a development project and search for financing. The first step is to clarify the need and the company's location, then identify the relevant schemes based on sector, size, expenses and timeline.

Role and financing services

The programs to consider may cover productive investment, innovation, energy transition, digital transformation, recruitment, business development or international expansion. Not all solutions are grants: repayable advances, loans, guarantees and support services may also apply. This profile does not claim a specific regional scheme without verified regulations. Confirm with the local CCI and the funder whether the window is open, the criteria, the eligible expenses, the caps, the combination rules and any support service fees.

Identified services

Guidance toward local Occitanie CCIs; support for companies; search for regional, national and European financing to be confirmed based on the project.

Defining the financing need

Define the need and the timeline: investment, innovation, recruitment, energy transition, business development, export, acquisition or cash flow. Prepare the quotes, recent financial statements, the forecast, the financing plan and the resources already available. This preparation helps distinguish between a grant, a repayable advance, a loan, a guarantee or advisory support.

Does the CCI grant aid directly? — The CCI informs, advises and can guide or support the file; 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.

Verification status

Official regional source; specific schemes to be documented.

Entity

CCI Occitanie

Type

Local/regional CCI — funder profile