Innovation Guarantee
Bpifrance lists innovation among the purposes covered by its guarantee activity. The exact financing and parameters depend on the available offer and the application; the eligibility of the project and the guaranteed share must be confirmed with the partner bank.
Bpifrance's Garantie Innovation aims to make innovation projects easier to finance by sharing part of the risk with the lender. It does not replace the bank's analysis or the project review, and it is not a grant paid directly to the company.
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Who can apply
Companies carrying an innovation project and seeking financing compatible with the Bpifrance offer, subject to review of the application.
Eligibility conditions
The innovative nature of the project, the type of financing and the company's situation must match the criteria of the current offer. Detailed criteria and exclusions must be confirmed before treating the support as secured.
What the scheme covers
Financing linked to an innovation project, within the scope defined by Bpifrance for the chosen product.
Amount and funding terms
The guarantee covers part of the financing according to the product's terms. No universal flat amount can be inferred from the scheme's name alone; the guaranteed share, cap and cost must be confirmed by the bank and Bpifrance.
How to apply
Describe the innovation project, its financing plan and its risks. Ask your bank whether a Bpifrance innovation guarantee can be used and request the up-to-date contractual documentation.
Timeline
Reviewed as part of the financing arrangement. No single timetable is guaranteed: timescales depend on the bank and the product used.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance
- Type of funding
- Guarantee
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €1,500,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 60%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What amount or level of support is available?
The guarantee covers part of the financing according to the product's terms. No universal flat amount can be inferred from the scheme's name alone; the guaranteed share, cap and cost must be confirmed by the bank and Bpifrance.
Who can benefit?
Companies carrying an innovation project and seeking financing compatible with the Bpifrance offer, subject to review of the application.
How can I check my eligibility?
The innovative nature of the project, the type of financing and the company's situation must match the criteria of the current offer. Detailed criteria and exclusions must be confirmed before treating the support as secured.
What is the application process?
Describe the innovation project, its financing plan and its risks. Ask your bank whether a Bpifrance innovation guarantee can be used and request the up-to-date contractual documentation.
Official source
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