
ERDF — Avenir Industrie Regional Fund
Purpose of the scheme: Contribute equity financing to innovative start-ups (at the seed or industrialisation stage) and mature growth companies based in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: industrial companies registered in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The amount and conditions must be confirmed in the official rules applicable to the project and area.
The scheme “ERDF – Regional Future Industry Fund (Fonds Régional Avenir Industrie)” is listed as a local (regional) scheme. The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: contribute equity financing to innovative start-ups (at the seed or industrialisation stage) and mature growth companies based in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is EU funding whose rules are set out in the applicable action sheet, not an automatic grant. Before applying, check the criteria, eligible costs, combination rules and the actual status of the call with the managing authority.
Funded by Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Union Européenne-FEDER
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: industrial companies registered in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Check the legal form, size, activity, area and any exclusions in the current official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: not specified. These are not enough to confirm eligibility. Check the applicable implementation document (DOMO) and action sheet, state aid rules, exclusions, combination rules and any requirement to apply before committing.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs listed: research, development and innovation projects. Check the project category, eligible costs, indirect costs, supporting documents and exclusions before starting the project.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue states: equity investments of €200,000 to €1,000,000. This does not constitute a promise of award or confirmation of the rate applicable to the project; check the public aid rate, the EU share, caps and the state aid scheme.
How to apply
1) Identify the managing authority and the current action sheet. 2) Check legal, sector and geographical eligibility. 3) Confirm eligible costs, rate/cap, combination rules and timetable. 4) Submit the documents on the official portal and keep the acknowledgement. Do not commit costs before applying where the rules require it. Ask the managing authority for confirmation of the scheme’s details.
Timeline
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the managing authority. The call timetable, deadline and available budget must be confirmed with the managing authority.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Union Européenne-FEDER
- Type of funding
- Loan
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €1,000,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €200,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Frequently asked questions
What is the “ERDF – Regional Future Industry Fund (Fonds Régional Avenir Industrie)” scheme for?
According to the catalogue, its aim is to contribute equity financing to innovative start-ups (at the seed or industrialisation stage) and mature growth companies based in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is EU funding managed through a regional programme.
Who can benefit and what are the exclusions?
The catalogue mentions: industrial companies registered in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Eligibility also depends on the area, size and legal form, type of project, state aid scheme and the action sheet’s criteria.
What amount or funding rate is provided?
equity investments of €200,000 to €1,000,000. Distinguish the EU aid rate from the total public aid rate, and check caps and eligible costs in the applicable action sheet.
Is the scheme open and how do I apply?
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the managing authority. Check the timetable, portal, documents and any requirement to apply beforehand with the managing authority.
Official source
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