Investment Support for Transitions — Micro-enterprises
The “Transition investment aid for very small businesses” is aimed at the projects described by the funder: Supporting very small businesses in carrying out transition projects towards more responsible (CSR) models; promoting the circular economy, short supply chains and local sourcing. The operations listed include in particular: investment costs in tangible or intangible assets as well as consultancy and recruitment costs directly linked to carrying out the project. Not eligible: costs linked to buying vehicles, obtaining a certification or regulatory standard and leasing finance. The scale and the version of the rules in force must be confirmed before setting the budget or starting costs.
Are you preparing a responsible transition for a very small business? The “Transition investment aid for very small businesses” scheme aims to support very small businesses in carrying out transition projects towards more responsible (CSR) models, and promote the circular economy, short supply chains and local sourcing. The first check is to confirm that your business, its activity and its location fall within the funder’s scope.
Funded by Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Who can apply
The catalogue targets the following beneficiaries: very small businesses. Not eligible: hotels, campsites and gîtes. 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
Conditions listed: investments must not exceed €15,000 excluding VAT. The business must be supported in its project by any organisation it considers competent (chamber of commerce, chamber of trades, ADI — the Nouvelle-Aquitaine development and innovation agency, its EPCI, specialist firms, etc.) and complete the deliverable and the CSR self-assessment. 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: investment costs in tangible or intangible assets as well as consultancy and recruitment costs directly linked to carrying out the project. Not eligible: costs linked to buying vehicles, obtaining a certification or regulatory standard and leasing finance. 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 of up to 35% of eligible costs, up to €50,000. 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 very small businesses in carrying out transition projects towards more responsible (CSR) models; promoting the circular economy, short supply chains and local sourcing. 2. Check that your profile matches the beneficiaries indicated: very small businesses. Not eligible: hotels, campsites and gîtes. 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 8 December 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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €50,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 35%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Frequently asked questions
Which projects may fall under the transition investment aid for very small businesses?
Supporting very small businesses in carrying out transition projects towards more responsible (CSR) models; promoting the circular economy, short supply chains and local sourcing.
What amount can be obtained?
Grant of up to 35% of eligible costs, up to €50,000.
Which costs should I prepare?
Investment costs in tangible or intangible assets as well as consultancy and recruitment costs directly linked to carrying out the project. Not eligible: costs linked to buying vehicles, obtaining a certification or regulatory standard and leasing finance.
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.
Official source
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