Micro-business aid fund
The 2026 rules listed in the catalogue distinguish a strand 1, notably for digital technology and cybersecurity, and a strand 2 for other investment. The data mention aid of 30% capped at €3,000 for strand 1 and €15,000 for strand 2, with different expenditure thresholds. These parameters should be read in the 2026 rules and confirmed with the funder, notably regarding combining the two strands and the expenditure accepted.
For a very small business, a few investments can unlock an important step: making its activity visible online, securing its data, modernising its working tools or reducing its energy consumption. The micro-business aid fund listed for the Brive area distinguishes several strands and investment levels. The right starting point is to link the business’s need to the appropriate strand, then check the expenditure thresholds before asking for quotes.
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Who can apply
The catalogue targets retail, craft, industrial, service or agricultural micro-businesses registered in the RNE, with no more than 10 employees and meeting, among other things, a sales area criterion for certain activities. The territory, activity, headcount and nature of the project determine eligibility. The exact conditions and exclusions should be checked in the 2026 local rules before committing expenditure.
Eligibility conditions
The catalogue data indicate expenditure of between €500 and €10,000 excluding VAT for strand 1, and between €15,000 and €50,000 excluding VAT for strand 2. They mention rates of 30% with separate caps. Check the thresholds in the signed rules, the eligible expenditure, any exclusions, the rule on combining strands and any obligation to apply before the project starts.
What the scheme covers
Strand 1 notably covers digital and cybersecurity investment, such as creating or redesigning a website, certain social media services, software or protection solutions. Strand 2 covers separate investment under the rules. Each item of expenditure must be attached to the right strand and backed by a quote; do not mix routine purchases and investment without the funder’s confirmation.
Amount and funding terms
Amount or form of support indicated in the catalogue: strand 1: a grant of 30% of eligible expenditure, capped at €3,000; strand 2: a grant of 30% of eligible expenditure, capped at €15,000. The two grants can be combined up to €23,000. A 10% bonus will be granted for investment with a CSR impact, capped at €20,000. This information comes from the catalogue and is not a promise of award. Check the cost base, rates and caps, eligible costs, combination rules and the applicable state aid scheme.
How to apply
1. Define the project and choose the strand matching the expenditure. 2. Check the headcount, activity, sales area where applicable and location in the territory. 3. Obtain quotes and check the expenditure threshold for the chosen strand. 4. Have the fund’s opening, possible combination and the date from which expenditure may be committed confirmed before sending the application.
Timeline
The rules listed cover 2026 and the catalogue indicates a deadline of 31 December 2026. This date alone does not confirm that funds are still available. Check with the Agglo de Brive whether applications are open, the application arrangements and the applicable version of the rules.
Key facts
- Funder
- Agglo de Brive
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €23,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 30%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 31 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the micro-business aid fund for?
The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: supporting micro-businesses in the territory with their projects for productive investment, energy transition, digital development and cybersecurity, with a view to creating, developing or diversifying their activity. The aid can be used until 31 December 2026. Check that the project matches the scope of the official rules in force.
Who can benefit and what are the main conditions?
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: retail, craft, industrial, service or agricultural businesses, sole proprietorships or companies; registered in the RNE; with no more than 10 employees; with a sales area below 400 m²; with annual turnover below €2 million excluding VAT in the last financial year; with their registered office in one of the member municipalities of the Agglo de Brive; independent, i.e. not more than 25% owned by another business. Conditions mentioned: eligible expenditure of between €500 and €10,000 excluding VAT for strand 1, and between €15,000 and €50,000 excluding VAT for strand 2. The legal form, location, exclusions and current criteria should be confirmed.
What amount or type of financing can be obtained?
Strand 1: a grant of 30% of eligible expenditure, capped at €3,000; strand 2: a grant of 30% of eligible expenditure, capped at €15,000. The two grants can be combined up to €23,000. A 10% bonus will be granted for investment with a CSR impact, capped at €20,000. These elements do not guarantee an award; confirm the cap, base, rate and form of financing with the funder.
Is the scheme still open and how do I apply?
1. Define the project and choose the strand matching the expenditure. 2. Check the headcount, activity, sales area where applicable and location in the territory. 3. Obtain quotes and check the expenditure threshold for the chosen strand. 4. Have the fund’s opening, possible combination and the date from which expenditure may be committed confirmed before sending the application.
Official source
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