ERDF — Productive Investment Support for SMEs
The catalogue describes support for SMEs with their registered office or an establishment in the Sud region, for tangible or intangible investments linked to developing processes, improving production or diversifying. It mentions rates of 10% to 20%, or 25% to 35% in regional aid (AFR) zones, with minimum ERDF aid of €200,000 and a cap of €2M. These parameters must be checked against the rules and the version of the call applicable to the project.
An industrial SME may need new equipment, a more efficient process or a production line able to support its growth. In Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, ERDF productive investment aid targets structuring investment projects that develop new processes and help keep or create jobs. The scheme is therefore for projects that can demonstrate a concrete change in production, not simple replacement without justification.
Funded by Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Union Européenne-FEDER
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Who can apply
The scheme targets SMEs based in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur with a productive project that can demonstrate its effects on activity and employment. Company size, location, administrative situation and any location in an AFR zone influence the assessment. A prior check is essential if the project is led by a group, involves several sites or combines several investment categories.
Eligibility conditions
The catalogue indicates minimum ERDF aid of €200,000 and a cap of €2M. The financing plan must therefore be built for a sufficiently large investment project, checking eligible costs, the incentive effect, state aid rules, the timetable and the conditions for maintaining investments or jobs. The rates cited should not be applied without confirming the applicable scheme and zone.
What the scheme covers
The operations mentioned concern tangible or intangible assets linked to increased activity, improved production, new processes or diversification into new products or services. The application benefits from comparing the current and target situations: capacity, quality, productivity, added value and jobs. Each budget item must be directly linked to the productive project presented.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue states: A grant covering 10% to 20% of eligible costs. For companies in regional aid (AFR) zones: a grant covering 25% to 35% of eligible costs. This figure must be checked: it is neither a promise of award nor confirmation of the scale currently open.
How to apply
1. Formalise the industrial project, production objectives and expected effects on employment. 2. Draw up a detailed budget and financing plan to check the minimum aid threshold. 3. Identify the location, the state aid scheme and the rules applicable to each cost. 4. Discuss the current call with the Sud Region and get confirmation of eligibility before any commitment that could make costs ineligible.
Timeline
The catalogue mentions programming up to 31 December 2029, but this does not mean applications are continuously open. The timetable, budget and applicable rules must be checked on the official Sud Region page before planning orders or starting works.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Union Européenne-FEDER
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Funding rate
- 35%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 31 December 2029
- Geographic scope
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Frequently asked questions
What is the ERDF productive investment aid for SMEs for?
According to the catalogue, it supports SMEs with an investment project enabling the development of new processes while supporting job retention and/or creation. It is EU funding managed through a regional programme.
Who can benefit and what are the exclusions?
The scheme targets SMEs based in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur with a productive project that can demonstrate its effects on activity and employment. Company size, location, administrative situation and any location in an AFR zone influence the assessment. A prior check is essential if the project is led by a group, involves several sites or combines several investment categories.
What amount or benefit is provided?
A grant covering 10% to 20% of eligible costs. For companies in regional aid (AFR) zones: a grant covering 25% to 35% of eligible costs. Check this in the official source for the relevant edition and area; the amount actually granted may depend on the review.
What deadline and steps should I plan for?
1. Formalise the industrial project, production objectives and expected effects on employment. 2. Draw up a detailed budget and financing plan to check the minimum aid threshold. 3. Identify the location, the state aid scheme and the rules applicable to each cost. 4. Discuss the current call with the Sud Region and get confirmation of eligibility before any commitment that could make costs ineligible.
Official source
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