Start-up aid for very small industrial businesses and services to industry
The scheme supports the start-up of very small industrial or productive businesses, or services directly dedicated to industry. The MEL page notably requires the business to be less than a year old before the end of its first financial year and to invest at least €150,000 excluding VAT over three years. The maximum amount shown is €200,000. This is not an automatically secured grant: the type of aid and the decision depend on the review.
The Métropole Européenne de Lille and the Hauts-de-France Region offer aid for very small productive businesses in their start-up phase. The official page indicates a maximum amount of up to €200,000, for a very small business less than a year old with an investment programme of at least €150,000 excluding VAT over three years. Service activities must contribute directly to a production activity. The form of funding and the project’s eligibility must be confirmed with the MEL before committing costs.
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Who can apply
Very small businesses less than a year old, before the end of their first financial year, with an industrial or productive activity, or services contributing directly to a production activity.
Eligibility conditions
The programme must include at least €150,000 excluding VAT of investment over three years. The age criterion is assessed before the end of the first financial year. Ask the MEL to confirm the exclusions, the form of aid and the eligible costs in the version in force.
What the scheme covers
The scheme covers the first productive investment costs needed to launch or develop an industrial production capacity. The full details of cost items must be confirmed with the MEL.
Amount and funding terms
Announced maximum amount: up to €200,000. The official source consulted does not allow this amount to be treated as flat-rate; the amount and form of support must be confirmed for the project.
How to apply
Contact the Métropole Européenne de Lille’s economic department at the address shown on the official page (serveco@lillemetropole.fr) before any commitment. Prepare the creation timetable, the three-year investment plan, quotes and a description of the link between the activity and industrial production.
Timeline
The official page consulted gives no precise closing date. Check that the scheme is open and the applicable rules before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- Métropole Européenne de Lille - MEL
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum amount?
The MEL’s official page announces aid of up to €200,000, subject to the review of the project.
How old must the business be?
The very small business must be less than a year old before the end of its first financial year.
What investment is expected?
At least €150,000 excluding VAT of investment over three years, according to the official page.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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