prêt d'honneur — Initiative Metz
To assess whether the Initiative Metz prêt d’honneur suits you, start by comparing your project with the listed beneficiaries, conditions and terms: founders and buyers of businesses in all sectors, whatever their age, background or financial means. Excluded sectors: financial intermediation and property services, except in the case of a specific Bpifrance loan. Amount or terms: a prêt d’honneur with no interest or security, granted personally. It is generally between €1,500 and €30,000, repayable over 3 to 5 years. The prêt d’honneur is always paired with a bank loan: for every €1 of Initiative prêt d’honneur, an Initiative entrepreneur obtains €11 of bank loans on average. Current availability and the application procedure remain to be checked with the managing body.
The Initiative Metz prêt d’honneur (interest-free personal loan) can contribute to financing a business project, according to the managing body’s criteria. The first step is to check the area covered, the company’s profile and the nature of the costs or need presented. The catalogue information is a starting point; the applicable rules must be confirmed before any commitment.
Funded by Bpifrance, CC Haut Chemin Pays de Pange, CC Mad & Moselle, CC Rives de Moselle, CC Sud Messin, CCI de Moselle Métropole Metz, Financeurs privés, Région Grand Est
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries listed in the catalogue: founders and buyers of businesses in all sectors, whatever their age, background or financial means. Excluded sectors: financial intermediation and property services, except in the case of a specific Bpifrance loan. Have the exact scope confirmed by the managing body, particularly sector exclusions, companies already created and takeover or growth projects.
Eligibility conditions
Points to check for the Initiative Metz prêt d’honneur: the network’s local associations welcome founders at the stage of finalising the business plan and seeking financing. Also ask for confirmation of the criteria relating to the company’s location, size and legal form, application dates, combination with other aid and costs already incurred. Do not treat a cost as eligible without confirmation in the applicable rules.
What the scheme covers
All types of business start-up and takeover projects. Complementary programmes have been designed specifically for entrepreneurs, young people under 30 or certain sectors (retail, innovation, business transfer/takeover, etc.). For a strong application, cost each item, attach the relevant quotes or supporting documents and explain the link between the cost and the expected result. Check whether the scheme requires an application before the project starts.
Amount and funding terms
A prêt d’honneur with no interest or security, granted personally. It is generally between €1,500 and €30,000, repayable over 3 to 5 years. The prêt d’honneur is always paired with a bank loan: for every €1 of Initiative prêt d’honneur, an Initiative entrepreneur obtains €11 of bank loans on average.
How to apply
1. Contact the managing body, mentioning the Initiative Metz prêt d’honneur and presenting your project. 2. Check the current conditions, the area covered, eligible costs, combination rules and the deadline. 3. Prepare a project presentation, a detailed budget, a financing plan and a cash-flow forecast; add the quotes and administrative documents requested. 4. Submit the application following the official procedure and keep the acknowledgement of receipt. 5. Wait for the written decision before treating the financing as secured.
Timeline
The opening timetable, deadlines and any committee sessions are not established with certainty in the information available. Check the next deadline and the review time directly with the managing body before incurring costs.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance, CC Haut Chemin Pays de Pange, CC Mad & Moselle, CC Rives de Moselle, CC Sud Messin, CCI de Moselle Métropole Metz, Financeurs privés, Région Grand Est
- Type of funding
- Honour loan
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €30,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €1,500
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Grand Est
Frequently asked questions
Who is this scheme for?
The catalogue states: founders and buyers of businesses in all sectors, whatever their age, background or financial means. Excluded sectors: financial intermediation and property services, except in the case of a specific Bpifrance loan. The managing body must confirm the current criteria and any exclusions.
How much can be obtained?
The information listed is as follows: a prêt d’honneur with no interest or security, granted personally. It is generally between €1,500 and €30,000, repayable over 3 to 5 years. The prêt d’honneur is always paired with a bank loan: for every €1 of Initiative prêt d’honneur, an Initiative entrepreneur obtains €11 of bank loans on average. The amount actually available depends on the current rules and the review of the application.
Can I incur costs before applying?
Do not assume so: some schemes require an application before the project begins. Ask the managing body for written confirmation.
How do I prepare the application?
Prepare a project description, a detailed budget, a financing plan, a timetable, relevant quotes and financial forecasts. The official list of documents depends on the scheme.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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