Caen la mer: business real estate grants and location solutions

In brief

The Communauté urbaine Caen la Mer is involved in the economic development of its area, the development of business zones and support for businesses wishing to set up, invest or grow. It relies in particular on Caen Normandie Développement, the economic development agency responsible for guiding project leaders towards suitable solutions.

Projects that can be supported

• Start-up and location: search for premises, land, workshops, warehouses, business incubators and business centres.

• Real estate development: construction, extension or renovation of business premises, depending on the schemes available.

• Productive investment: projects requiring equipment, a new location or increased capacity.

• Recruitment and skills: referral to local employment players and suitable schemes.

• Energy and environmental transition: search for additional funding for energy renovation and efficiency or the reduction of environmental impacts.

Financial support to look into

Caen la Mer has a business real estate grant scheme documented in its council resolutions. Potentially eligible expenses include the construction of business buildings, renovation and extension, as well as certain fit-out and energy efficiency works. The rate, cap and applicable criteria must be checked in the rules currently in force.

In addition, the application may be considered alongside grants from the Région Normandie, Bpifrance, ADEME and European programmes, depending on the project and its eligibility.

Steps to take

Contact Caen Normandie Développement. Present the project before legally committing to expenses that may be eligible for support; confirm the prior-application rules with the processing department.

Official sources

• Caen la Mer — Economy