Start-up Investment
Support may take the form of a grant or a public loan. The cap depends on the aid regime: up to 50% of the cost base for start-ups or under certain de minimis regimes, with lower rates for small and medium-sized businesses under the SME regime. Consultancy, engineering, IT services or training businesses are not eligible when these are their main activities.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s Investissement Start-up scheme targets young innovative businesses that need to acquire the means to produce, industrialise or protect their innovation. It can notably help fund a production line, machines, moulds or a patent. The aid covers an identified investment programme, with specific costs and a coherent financing plan.
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Who can apply
A young innovative business located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, developing a product or service based on a significant innovation and with a risky business model. Main activities of engineering consultancy, consultancy, IT services or training are excluded according to the regional fiche.
Eligibility conditions
The project must be a tangible or intangible investment programme useful for developing the innovation. The Region reviews the information form, then the full application if eligibility is confirmed. Combination rules and the aid regime determine the maximum rate. Leasing, second-hand equipment that is not refurbished, installation/connection, maintenance, software licences and certain certifications are flagged as ineligible in the fiche.
What the scheme covers
Examples of eligible costs: creating a production line, buying machines or moulds, acquiring a patent and other eligible investments under the rules. Published examples of ineligible costs: leasing, second-hand equipment unless refurbished with proof, connection/installation, maintenance, software licences and certification.
Amount and funding terms
The Region does not give a single flat amount. Depending on the aid regime, the cap can reach 50% of the cost base for start-ups or under the de minimis regime; it may be limited to 20% for small businesses and 10% for medium-sized businesses under the relevant SME regime. The aid may be a grant or a public loan and the amount is set during the review.
How to apply
1. Define the investment and its link with the innovation or industrialisation. 2. Obtain quotes, a timetable, a financing plan and a justification of the need. 3. Send the information form to the Region. 4. Once eligibility is confirmed, submit the full application and supporting documents. 5. Plan for the review, the standing committee vote, contracting and the documents required for payment.
Timeline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The Region indicates initial feedback on eligibility within two to three weeks and at least six months between application and payment.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Frequently asked questions
Which investments can be funded?
For example a production line, machines, moulds or a patent, subject to the rules.
What rate can apply?
Depending on the regime: up to 50% for start-ups or certain de minimis regimes, with lower caps for certain SME categories.
Is second-hand equipment eligible?
The fiche excludes second-hand equipment, except refurbished equipment with supporting proof.
Official source
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