Call for projects “Plus” for innovative businesses
The conditions, amount, eligible costs and opening must be confirmed in the official documentation in force.
Call for projects “Plus” for innovative businesses: supporting innovative businesses in strategic sectors that want to set up permanently in the territory. A maximum of 10 start-ups will be supported each year. Check the criteria in force, the area of intervention, eligible costs and the timetable with the official funder before applying.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: start-ups: less than 5 years old; with fewer than 50 employees; of any legal form; innovative, whether technological or not; with strong growth potential; with capital mainly held by the founders; with their registered office outside Le Mans Métropole at the time of applying.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the business must maintain its activity in the territory for at least 2 years.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned: an innovative product or service project in one of the following sectors: acoustics and materials; risk and insurance; mobility and energy; agriculture and agri-food; digital health.
Amount and funding terms
Amount mentioned in the catalogue: rent aid: a grant equal to 6 months’ rent excluding VAT, in buildings owned by Le Mans Métropole, the SMAT or the Technocampus Acoustique et Matériaux; aid for recruiting a key position (administrative and financial director/manager or sales director/manager), up to €30,000; aid for equipment investment contributing to the business’s strategic development, up to €30,000; personalised support within the Le Mans Innovation technopole, suited to the business’s stage of development; an acceleration programme worth €10,000; referral to local aid schemes: French Tech grant of €30,000 excluding VAT, Bpifrance schemes, Initiative Sarthe, etc.
How to apply
Before applying: 1) open the official page and the rules in force; 2) check the opening and deadline; 3) confirm the applicant, area and project; 4) check costs, rates, caps, combination and documents; 5) keep proof of submission and correspondence with the funder.
Timeline
No end date is recorded in the source catalogue. The date shown in the catalogue does not replace checking the official page and the current rules.
Key facts
- Funder
- Le Mans Métropole
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €30,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Call for projects “Plus” for innovative businesses” scheme for?
Supporting innovative businesses in strategic sectors that want to set up permanently in the territory. A maximum of 10 start-ups will be supported each year. The description and rules in force must be confirmed with the funder.
Who can apply for the “Call for projects “Plus” for innovative businesses” aid?
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: start-ups: less than 5 years old; with fewer than 50 employees; of any legal form; innovative, whether technological or not; with strong growth potential; with capital mainly held by the founders; with their registered office outside Le Mans Métropole at the time of applying. Check the exclusions, area and exact conditions in the official documentation.
What amount can be obtained with the “Call for projects “Plus” for innovative businesses”?
Rent aid: a grant equal to 6 months’ rent excluding VAT, in buildings owned by Le Mans Métropole, the SMAT or the Technocampus Acoustique et Matériaux; aid for recruiting a key position (administrative and financial director/manager or sales director/manager), up to €30,000; aid for equipment investment contributing to the business’s strategic development, up to €30,000; personalised support within the Le Mans Innovation technopole, suited to the business’s stage of development; an acceleration programme worth €10,000; referral to local aid schemes: French Tech grant of €30,000 excluding VAT, Bpifrance schemes, Initiative Sarthe, etc. Do not treat this information as a commitment to award; check the accepted costs, rates, caps and combination rules.
Which steps and deadline should I plan for the “Call for projects “Plus” for innovative businesses”?
Operations or steps described: an innovative product or service project in one of the following sectors: acoustics and materials; risk and insurance; mobility and energy; agriculture and agri-food; digital health. Conditions listed: the business must maintain its activity in the territory for at least 2 years. No end date is recorded in the source catalogue. The date shown in the catalogue does not replace checking the official page and the current rules. Check that the call is open, the deadline and the required documents on the official page before applying.
Official source
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