Investment Support for Social and Solidarity Economy Enterprises
The “Investment aid for social and solidarity economy businesses” is aimed at the projects described by the funder: Supporting investment by ESS businesses. The operations listed include in particular: cost of new or used tangible investments in production, equipment, office and IT equipment, provided they have not already received public funding; cost of intangible investments (excluding salaries): recruitment costs, significant external services with clear deliverables (website, patent filing, etc.). The scale and the version of the rules in force must be confirmed before setting the budget or starting costs.
Are you preparing an investment for an ESS organisation? The “Investment aid for social and solidarity economy businesses” scheme aims to support investment by social and solidarity economy (ESS) businesses. The first check is to confirm that your business, its activity and its location fall within the funder’s scope.
Funded by Région Hauts-de-France
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Who can apply
The catalogue targets the following beneficiaries: ESS businesses: employer associations, or associations creating their first job, with an economic activity; worker cooperatives (SCOP) and cooperative societies of collective interest (SCIC); integration through economic activity organisations (SIAE); adapted enterprises (EA) and sheltered work establishments (ESAT); employer groupings and integration and qualification employer groupings (GEIQ); capital companies (SARL, SA, SAS, etc.) holding ESUS approval. Not eligible: capital companies (SARL, SAS, etc.) with only a K or Kbis extract stating “social and solidarity economy business” and no approval; projects creating less than 0.8 FTE on permanent contracts; regulated or similar professions (NAF codes 65x, 68x, 69x, 71x); activities in fields covered by specific regional policies — culture, sport, vocational training (except production schools); sectors or categories of aid excluded by the aid regimes; businesses that received aid under the “Aid for creating ESS organisations” scheme (decision no. 20170447); businesses that received aid under the “Aid for the emergence of ESS organisations” scheme (decision no. 20170446). Check the declared activity, the size of the business, the legal form and the address of the establishment with the funder before applying.
Eligibility conditions
The precise conditions (thresholds, age, financial situation, location and any job creation) are not fully recorded in the catalogue. Have the version of the rules, the applicable thresholds, exclusions and combination rules confirmed in writing. In particular, do not commit costs before checking whether a prior application is mandatory.
What the scheme covers
Operations mentioned in the catalogue: cost of new or used tangible investments in production, equipment, office and IT equipment, provided they have not already received public funding; cost of intangible investments (excluding salaries): recruitment costs, significant external services with clear deliverables (website, patent filing, etc.). Not eligible: investments financed by leasing or a similar arrangement; investments financed by another Hauts-de-France Region aid. For each item, prepare a separate quote and ask the managing body to confirm its eligibility, VAT treatment, ancillary costs and any exclusions (used equipment, in-house works, property, leasing or costs already subsidised).
Amount and funding terms
Amount recorded in the catalogue: grant whose amount will depend on the number of jobs created. These parameters are a working indication and must be compared with the rules currently applicable, the size of the business, the cost base accepted and the combination rules. Do not build your financing plan on the indicative amount alone.
How to apply
1. Describe the project and its objective: supporting investment by ESS businesses. 2. Check that your profile matches the beneficiaries indicated: ESS businesses: employer associations, or associations creating their first job, with an economic activity; worker cooperatives (SCOP) and cooperative societies of collective interest (SCIC); integration through economic activity organisations… 3. Prepare quotes, the timetable, business documents and a financing plan. 4. Ask for written confirmation of eligible costs, the rate/cap and combination rules. 5. Apply according to the funder’s procedure and wait for the required approval before starting if the rules require it.
Timeline
The catalogue shows the date 2 October 2025 (now passed). To confirm before applying: opening of the scheme, deadline, date from which costs are admissible, implementation period and payment time. A catalogue entry does not guarantee that the scheme is open today.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Hauts-de-France
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Hauts-de-France
Frequently asked questions
Which projects may fall under the investment aid for social and solidarity economy businesses?
Supporting investment by ESS businesses.
What amount can be obtained?
Grant whose amount will depend on the number of jobs created.
Which costs should I prepare?
Cost of new or used tangible investments in production, equipment, office and IT equipment, provided they have not already received public funding; cost of intangible investments (excluding salaries): recruitment costs, significant external services with clear deliverables (website, patent filing, etc.). Not eligible: investments financed by leasing or a similar arrangement; investments financed by another Hauts-de-France Region aid.
Can I sign quotes or start works before applying?
Do not assume so. Have the funder confirm the date from which costs are admissible and wait for prior approval where required.
How do I check my eligibility?
Compare the activity, business size, area, costs and timetable with the rules in force, then ask the managing body for written confirmation.
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