Regional Action for the Development of New Activities (ARDAN)
The ARDAN Hauts-de-France scheme, as listed in the catalogue, describes a six-month assignment, tailored training and a project lead. Topics may include business development, export, innovation, quality, human resources or preparing a business transfer. The conditions and amounts in the catalogue must be updated with the regional network before being used in a 2026 budget.
A business may have identified a new activity, an export opportunity or a function to structure without immediately having someone able to lead the project. ARDAN addresses this type of need by combining, as described, a project lead for six months, support and training. For a micro-business or SME in Hauts-de-France, the challenge is to turn a development idea into a clearly defined assignment with realistic objectives and resources.
Funded by État, Région Hauts-de-France
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Who can apply
The regional scheme targets micro-businesses, SMEs/SMIs and craft businesses based in Hauts-de-France, independent of any group with more than 250 employees, trading for more than a year and in good standing. The ARDAN network must confirm the current criteria, sector exclusions and conditions for the project to be accepted.
Eligibility conditions
The project must concern a new activity, a new function or a business transfer/takeover. The conditions for selecting the project lead, their status and the training plan must be confirmed with the current ARDAN team.
What the scheme covers
The programme can move forward a development project that lacks dedicated resources: launching an activity, commercial or international development, innovation, structuring a quality/QHSE function, human resources, finance management or preparing a transfer. The assignment must be framed with a concrete objective, expected deliverables and someone responsible within the company.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue mentions a company contribution equal to 50% of the project lead’s gross pay and a €1,700 training voucher (including VAT). These amounts must be confirmed with the regional scheme before being used in a financing plan.
How to apply
1. Summarise the project on one page: the problem to solve, the six-month objective, expected results and available resources. 2. Contact the ARDAN network or CCI Hauts-de-France (chamber of commerce) to check that the scheme is open and suitable for the project. 3. Have the project lead’s profile, the training, the remaining cost and available aid confirmed. 4. Formalise the assignment and success indicators before starting. A Capital OS expert can help you frame the project and link it to other possible financing solutions.
Timeline
The catalogue does not confirm a session open in 2026. The timetable depends on the ARDAN Hauts-de-France network and the selection arrangements in force; have the next dates confirmed before planning the project lead’s arrival.
Key facts
- Funder
- État, Région Hauts-de-France
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €1,700
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- Funding rate
- 50%
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- Geographic scope
- Hauts-de-France
Frequently asked questions
What does ARDAN offer an SME?
It is a programme that helps deliver a development project by entrusting a defined assignment to a project lead for six months, with support and training.
Which projects can be presented?
The examples listed include business development, export, innovation, quality, human resources or preparing a transfer. The regional network must confirm the current scope.
What does it cost the company?
The catalogue mentions a contribution and a training budget, but these amounts are not confirmed for 2026. Ask the ARDAN network for the current figures.
Official source
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