Nouvelle-Aquitaine Tourism Growth Fund
This investment fund, created by the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine with the Banque des Territoires, Crédit Agricole Aquitaine, Crédit Mutuel Arkéa and Caisse d’Épargne Aquitaine Poitou-Charentes, targets tourism micro-businesses with fewer than 10 employees and tourism SMEs with fewer than 50 employees based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It takes equity stakes (up to 45% in property companies (SCI), according to one source) for structuring projects of €500,000 to €3 million. The Région is also exceptionally mobilising this fund for the largest reconstruction projects following the fires of summer 2026.
A large-scale tourism development or reconstruction project often exceeds the conventional bank financing capacity of a micro-business (TPE) or SME (PME) in the sector. The Nouvelle-Aquitaine Croissance Tourisme fund (NACT), set up on the initiative of the Région with several banking partners, aims to support these projects.
Funded by Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Who can apply
Tourism micro-businesses (TPE) with fewer than 10 employees and tourism SMEs (PME) with fewer than 50 employees, operating in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Particular attention is paid to projects located in rural destinations.
Eligibility conditions
The fund targets structuring development and transition projects. For projects linked to reconstruction after the fires of summer 2026, the Région plans an exceptional mobilisation of the fund — the specific terms of this exceptional mobilisation could not be confirmed in detail by the research carried out.
What the scheme covers
Tourism property projects, investment projects, and operations to reposition an existing tourism offer.
Amount and funding terms
Development and transition projects targeted: from €500,000 to €3 million according to one source consulted. The fund may take a stake of up to 45% in property companies (SCI) carrying projects; another source also mentions the temporary acquisition of tourism assets. These terms differ between sources and must be reconfirmed with the Région.
How to apply
1. Check that your business falls within the tourism sector and meets the headcount thresholds (fewer than 10 or 50 employees depending on the type). 2. Formalise your project (amount, nature: development, investment or repositioning). 3. Contact the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine or the NACT fund using the dedicated form. 4. Confirm the participation terms (equity stake, temporary acquisition) applicable to your application.
Timeline
No application deadline identified — the fund appears to operate on a rolling basis, with an exceptional mobilisation currently under way for reconstruction projects following the fires of summer 2026.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Type of funding
- Equity investment
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Frequently asked questions
Which businesses are targeted?
Tourism micro-businesses (TPE) with fewer than 10 employees and tourism SMEs (PME) with fewer than 50 employees in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
What size of project is financed?
From €500,000 to €3 million according to one source consulted, for structuring projects.
Is the fund being mobilised for the fires of summer 2026?
Yes, the Région is exceptionally mobilising the NACT fund to support the largest reconstruction projects following these fires.
Official source
Official Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine page ↗(data_gouv_aides_entreprises)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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