ERDF – Business competitiveness aid in Guadeloupe
The catalogue mentions a rate of up to 45% of eligible costs, and 55% for certain projects meeting eco-conditionality and bonus criteria. These rates must be confirmed in the Guadeloupe Region’s current rules; eligibility also depends on the type of applicant, the project, the costs and the application procedure.
Modernising production equipment, bringing in external expertise or strengthening skills can help an SME become more productive and create jobs. The ERDF scheme listed in Guadeloupe targets the competitiveness and sustainable growth of businesses, with tangible or intangible investments and certain collective actions. The project must show what it changes for the business and be linked to the costs recognised by the programme.
Funded by Région Guadeloupe, Union Européenne-FEDER
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Who can apply
The catalogue mentions businesses, certain trading associations, health establishments, clusters, technology parks and collective players for specific operations. The category of beneficiary must match the nature of the project: a collective action does not necessarily follow the same rules as an individual productive investment.
Eligibility conditions
The exact criteria depend on the ERDF call: size and status of the business, sector, nature of the investment, cost base, environmental bonuses, co-financing and timetable. Check the current version of the rules before using the 45% or 55% rates in the financing plan.
What the scheme covers
The operations cited include SMEs’ tangible investments, certain intangible investments linked to external expertise, technology transfer or investment-related training, and collective support actions. Each item must be linked to improving competitiveness and appear among the eligible costs in the rules.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue states: a grant covering up to 45% of eligible costs for businesses and collective actions; up to 55% of eligible costs for businesses meeting eco-conditionality and bonus criteria. This amount must be checked: it is neither a promise of award nor confirmation of the scale currently open.
How to apply
1. Describe the competitiveness obstacle to be resolved and the measurable result expected. 2. Separate equipment, external services, technology transfer and training. 3. Check the Guadeloupe scheme, rates, environmental bonus, caps and combination rules. 4. Prepare the financing plan and apply according to the official procedure before any commitment where required.
Timeline
The catalogue indicates a programming period until 31 December 2027. This date does not guarantee a call open until then: check application dates and available funds with the managing authority in Guadeloupe.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Guadeloupe, Union Européenne-FEDER
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 31 December 2027
- Geographic scope
- Guadeloupe
Frequently asked questions
What is the “ERDF – Business competitiveness aid” scheme for?
The catalogue mentions a rate of up to 45% of eligible costs, and 55% for certain projects meeting eco-conditionality and bonus criteria. These rates must be confirmed in the Guadeloupe Region’s current rules; eligibility also depends on the type of applicant, the project, the costs and the application procedure.
Who can benefit and what are the exclusions?
The catalogue mentions businesses, certain trading associations, health establishments, clusters, technology parks and collective players for specific operations. The category of beneficiary must match the nature of the project: a collective action does not necessarily follow the same rules as an individual productive investment.
What amount or benefit is provided?
A grant covering up to 45% of eligible costs for businesses and collective actions; up to 55% of eligible costs for businesses meeting eco-conditionality and bonus criteria. This must be checked in the official source for the relevant edition and area; the amount actually granted may depend on the review and the budget.
What deadline and steps should I plan for?
1. Describe the competitiveness obstacle to be resolved and the measurable result expected. 2. Separate equipment, external services, technology transfer and training. 3. Check the Guadeloupe scheme, rates, environmental bonus, caps and combination rules. 4. Prepare the financing plan and apply according to the official procedure before any commitment where required.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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