PASS International Business Volunteer Programme (V.I.E)
The scheme targets a new international development V.I.E. assignment lasting at least twelve months. The assignment must contribute to the development of the organisation or industry located in Centre-Val de Loire. The catalogue indicates a maximum of two V.I.E. assignments per year per beneficiary and a flat-rate aid of €15,000. The source fiche dates from 2023: confirm that the scheme is open and the costs covered before building the budget.
Do you want to prospect a foreign market, build a distributor network or support a commercial launch abroad? The Centre-Val de Loire Pass V.I.E. provides a flat-rate grant of €15,000 for an International Volunteer in Business (V.I.E) assignment of at least twelve months, provided it contributes to the development of the business or the regional industry.
Funded by Région Centre-Val de Loire
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Who can apply
Businesses located in Centre-Val de Loire setting up a new V.I.E. assignment that contributes to the international development of the business or its regional industry.
Eligibility conditions
International development assignment lasting at least 12 months. Announced maximum of two assignments per year per beneficiary. As the reference fiche dates from May 2023, check that the scheme is still open, the size/location criteria and the current combination rules.
What the scheme covers
Use of an international volunteer in business for a new international development assignment: prospecting, commercial development or building a presence in a foreign market, if these objectives fall within the assignment approved by the Region.
Amount and funding terms
Flat-rate grant indicated in the catalogue: €15,000. The amount should not be seen as automatic reimbursement of the full cost of the V.I.E.; ask the Region for the definition of the cost base, the supporting documents required and the payment terms in the version in force.
How to apply
1. Define the target country, commercial objectives and expected deliverables of the assignment. 2. Prepare the V.I.E. assignment description and the budget. 3. Contact the Region’s international department to confirm the scheme and eligibility before the assignment starts. 4. Apply according to the regional procedure and keep the supporting documents for the V.I.E. and its results.
Timeline
The catalogue source dates from 2023. No current timetable is confirmed in the information available; ask the Region whether the scheme is still open in 2026.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Centre-Val de Loire
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €15,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Centre-Val de Loire
Frequently asked questions
What is the announced amount?
A flat-rate grant of €15,000, to be confirmed in the current rules.
How long must the assignment last?
At least 12 months according to the scheme fiche.
Can I fund several V.I.E.s?
The catalogue indicates a maximum of two assignments per year per beneficiary; confirm the current rule.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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