Optim’eau: financing a diagnosis or study to save water
The scheme co-finances 50% of external water management services, on an expenditure base capped at €30,000 excluding VAT, i.e. a maximum of €15,000 excluding VAT of aid. Projects may cover the reuse of non-conventional water, water recycling, optimising working methods or processes, and reducing discharges.
Reducing water withdrawals can involve internal recycling, reusing rainwater or adapting manufacturing processes. Optim’eau, offered by Limoges Métropole, helps businesses in the territory finance the studies and external services needed to identify and prepare these actions.
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Who can apply
Businesses located in the territory of Limoges Métropole. The catalogue entry targets SMEs with at least one employee; confirm the required headcount and the other conditions in the form and rules in force.
Eligibility conditions
The project must concern water management in the business and rely on external services. The areas indicated by Limoges Métropole are the reuse of non-conventional water, internal recycling, optimising working methods or manufacturing processes, and reducing discharges. Confirm the eligibility of the service before ordering it.
What the scheme covers
Opportunity and impact studies, targeted audits, training, technical assistance and services to size solutions reducing consumption or discharges. The aid supports engineering and external services; do not assume it directly funds equipment purchases without validation by the reviewing department.
Amount and funding terms
Aid of 50% of eligible external expenditure, within €30,000 excluding VAT of expenditure, i.e. a maximum grant of €15,000 excluding VAT. Limoges Métropole’s current page specifies this cap. The earlier page also mentions a pre-diagnosis funded at 100%: have it confirmed whether this still applies and is separate from the co-financing budget.
How to apply
Fill in the form “Demande d’aide à la transition hydrique de votre entreprise” on the Limoges Métropole website. Describe the water problem, the volumes concerned, the planned solution and the external service to be funded. Attach a quote and ask for confirmation of eligibility before starting the service.
Timeline
The official page offers an application form. No annual closing timetable is given on this page; contact the economic department to check the funds available and when the expenditure may be committed.
Key facts
- Funder
- Limoges Métropole
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €15,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum amount?
Up to €15,000 excluding VAT, i.e. 50% of a maximum base of €30,000 excluding VAT.
Which projects are concerned?
Reuse of non-conventional water, internal recycling, process optimisation and reducing discharges.
Is equipment purchase funded?
The page covers external services; have the eligibility of any equipment confirmed separately.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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