External Growth Accelerator
This Bpifrance pathway is for companies that want to structure a first acquisition or professionalise their external growth strategy. Applications, price and remaining cost depend on the cohort; confirm them before signing.
The Accélérateur Croissance Externe supports business leaders who want to prepare and roll out an acquisition strategy. The pathway aims to clarify objectives, identify targets, secure the financial, legal and human aspects, and then organise integration. The programme does not finance the acquisition price itself: it is consulting and training support.
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Who can apply
SMEs and mid-caps wishing to start or structure an external growth strategy, according to the revenue, headcount, age and maturity criteria set by the cohort. The catalogue page contains uncertain thresholds, which are not presented here as confirmed criteria.
Eligibility conditions
Selection by Bpifrance, a coherent acquisition project and availability of the leadership team. Check the revenue threshold, headcount, company age, duration, price and dates of the current cohort.
What the scheme covers
Advice on acquisition strategy, prioritising targets, analysing financial and legal risks, preparing negotiations and post-acquisition integration. The exact scope depends on the programme chosen.
Amount and funding terms
The cohort cost and the share covered could not be confirmed from a recent official source. Do not confuse funding for the support programme with financing for the acquisition.
How to apply
Contact Bpifrance Conseil, present your strategy and planned acquisitions, ask for the call for applications and the detailed programme, then confirm the price and dates before committing.
Timeline
The catalogue mentions a launch date of 24 November 2026; check the official call and the application deadline before treating this cohort as open.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €31,600
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 58%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 24 November 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from the scheme?
SMEs and mid-caps wishing to start or structure an external growth strategy, according to the revenue, headcount, age and maturity criteria set by the cohort. The catalogue page contains uncertain thresholds, which are not presented here as confirmed criteria.
What is the amount of support?
The cohort cost and the share covered could not be confirmed from a recent official source. Do not confuse funding for the support programme with financing for the acquisition.
How do I apply?
Contact Bpifrance Conseil, present your strategy and planned acquisitions, ask for the call for applications and the detailed programme, then confirm the price and dates before committing.
Official source
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