Creation Support
Interest-free repayable advance of €20,000 to €200,000 for a business creation in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, subject to equity and bank loan conditions.
The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region offers an interest-free repayable advance to consolidate the financing of a business creation. The package must combine new equity and a medium- or long-term bank loan; the aid is capped at the level of equity. The application must be made within twelve months of business activity starting, subject to the rules and available funds.
Funded by Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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Who can apply
SMEs, and exceptionally large companies, registered in the trade register (RCS) or the crafts register (RM). Eligible sectors: industry; production crafts; business-to-business wholesale; innovative services (digital, IT); technical services to industry (engineering and design firms); logistics; organisations whose activity contributes to the area’s tourist appeal other than accommodation; construction, complementing the rules targeting very small businesses; the social and solidarity economy. Not eligible: sole proprietorships; liberal and regulated professions.
Eligibility conditions
An SME located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, in an eligible sector under the regional rules. The package must include at least one euro of new contribution from the authority for at least one euro of new equity and at least one euro of medium/long-term bank loan. Apply within 12 months of business activity starting; availability subject to budgets.
What the scheme covers
Creation, transfer and growth operations. For transfers, the Region will help consolidate the cash flow of the operating company, with the purchase financed privately (banks and shareholders). The aid is not intended to allow early repayment of short- or medium/long-term bank debt. Not eligible: family transfers.
Amount and funding terms
Interest-free repayable advance, without collateral, of €20,000 to €200,000, capped at the level of equity. The financing involves a new contribution from the authority matched by a new equity contribution and a medium/long-term bank loan. Apply no later than 12 months after business activity starts; deadline shown as 31 December 2026, subject to allocated budgets. Confirm the rules and budget availability.
How to apply
1. Check the eligibility of the sector in the regional rules. 2. Prepare the business plan, cash-flow plan and forecast accounts. 3. Formalise the new equity contributions and the medium/long-term bank loan. 4. Contact the Region and apply within 12 months of business activity starting; confirm budget and conditions before signing.
Timeline
The official page indicates a deadline of 31 December 2026, subject to allocated budgets. The application must be made no later than 12 months after business activity starts. Confirm the opening and funds before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Type of funding
- Repayable advance
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €200,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €20,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for this aid?
The profile indicated in the catalogue is: SMEs, and exceptionally large companies, registered in the trade register (RCS) or the crafts register (RM). Eligible sectors: industry; production crafts; business-to-business wholesale; innovative services (digital, IT); technical services to industry (engineering and design firms); logistics; organisations whose activity contributes to the area’s tourist appeal other than accommodation; construction, complementing the rules targeting very small businesses; the social and solidarity economy. Not eligible: sole proprietorships; liberal and regulated professions. Confirm the criteria, area and exclusions with the funder before concluding that you are eligible.
Which projects or costs can be funded?
Creation, transfer and growth operations. For transfers, the Region will help consolidate the cash flow of the operating company, with the purchase financed privately (banks and shareholders). The aid is not intended to allow early repayment of short- or medium/long-term bank debt. Not eligible: family transfers. The official list of accepted costs and exclusions must be confirmed before any commitment.
How much is the aid?
Interest-free repayable advance, without collateral, of €20,000 to €200,000, capped at the level of equity. The financing involves a new contribution from the authority matched by a new equity contribution and a medium/long-term bank loan. Apply no later than 12 months after business activity starts; deadline shown as 31 December 2026, subject to allocated budgets. Confirm the rules and budget availability.
When should the application be submitted?
The official page indicates a deadline of 31 December 2026, subject to allocated budgets. The application must be made no later than 12 months after business activity starts. Confirm the opening and funds before applying. To avoid ineligibility, ask for written confirmation of the deadlines and procedure before starting.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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