Innovation Fund for Growth (FIC)
Purpose of the scheme: Making it easier for SMEs to take risks. The FIC aims to have a leverage effect on financing from other institutional bodies (Regional Council, Bpifrance, FINORPA, IRD, etc.), banks or investment funds. Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: SMEs; groups. Catalogue financial parameters: A repayable advance whose amount will be set according to the project’s characteristics and calibrated to provide real leverage for the business’s commitment, over 7 years including a two-year deferral. Availability and the rules in force should be confirmed before applying.
The “Innovation Fund for Growth (FIC)” scheme is listed by the Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque Grand Littoral. The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: Making it easier for SMEs to take risks. The FIC aims to have a leverage effect on financing from other institutional bodies (Regional Council, Bpifrance, FINORPA, IRD, etc.), banks or investment funds. The financial parameters and conditions presented in the catalogue should be distinguished from the rules officially in force. Before using it, check eligibility, eligible expenditure, the timetable and the procedure with the funder or competent operator.
Funded by Communauté Urbaine de Dunkerque
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: SMEs; groups. Check the legal form, size, activity, territory and exclusions in the official rules in force.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: not specified. These are not enough to confirm eligibility. Check the official criteria, exclusions, combination rules and any requirement to apply before ordering, acquiring or starting works.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs listed: Establishment/development of industrial or high-value-added SMEs. Check eligible costs, supporting documents, minimum thresholds, caps and excluded costs before any commitment.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates: A repayable advance whose amount will be set according to the project’s characteristics and calibrated to provide real leverage for the business’s commitment, over 7 years including a two-year deferral. These data should be compared with the rules or call applicable at the date of application; they guarantee neither eligibility nor an award.
How to apply
1) Obtain the current official page and rules. 2) Confirm that the scheme is active and that the project’s area is covered. 3) Check the criteria, amount, cost base, exclusions, combination rules and documents. 4) Confirm when to apply and obtain prior agreement before committing costs. The exact source of the scheme has not been rechecked recently; ask the funder or competent operator for confirmation.
Timeline
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the funder, along with the deadline, whether the scheme is still accepting applications and the available budget.
Key facts
- Funder
- Communauté Urbaine de Dunkerque
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Innovation Fund for Growth (FIC)” scheme for?
The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: Making it easier for SMEs to take risks. The FIC aims to have a leverage effect on financing from other institutional bodies (Regional Council, Bpifrance, FINORPA, IRD, etc.), banks or investment funds. 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: SMEs; groups. Conditions indicated: not specified. The legal form, location, exclusions and current criteria should be confirmed.
What amount or type of financing can be obtained?
A repayable advance whose amount will be set according to the project’s characteristics and calibrated to provide real leverage for the business’s commitment, over 7 years including a two-year deferral. Confirm the cap, base, rate and form of financing with the funder.
Is the scheme still open and how do I apply?
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the funder. The exact source has not been rechecked recently. Before any order, purchase or expenditure, confirm the opening and procedure with the competent authority.
Official source
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