
Support for Hiring an Export Manager
The catalogue describes a permanent contract with at least 80% of working time devoted to international business, with gross salary costs and charges taken into account. Trading companies and businesses in difficulty are reported as excluded.
This aid supports the recruitment of a manager dedicated to international business by a very small business or SME in production or services. The operational conditions must be confirmed on the current regional page before starting the recruitment.
Funded by Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Who can apply
Very small businesses and SMEs in production or services, subject to the current regional rules. Businesses in difficulty and trading companies are excluded according to the catalogue description.
Eligibility conditions
The position must be dedicated to international business, on a permanent contract and at least 80% of working time; the manager must be registered with French social security bodies. The catalogue excludes recruiting the manager’s spouse.
What the scheme covers
Salary costs of the export manager, including gross salary and charges, within the limits and conditions of the scheme in force.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue mentions a grant of 50% of eligible costs, capped at €20,000. This scale must be confirmed in the current version of the scheme before any decision.
How to apply
Check the eligibility of the business and the position with the Region, confirm the rate and cap, then apply before hiring or committing costs if the rules require it.
Timeline
The closing date and opening of the scheme are not confirmed in the sources used. Check the regional page before taking any action.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €20,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Frequently asked questions
What cap is announced?
The catalogue indicates €20,000, to be reconfirmed in the current rules.
Can the position be part-time?
The catalogue requires at least 80% of working time to be devoted to international business.
Are trading companies eligible?
The catalogue reports them as excluded.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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