prêt d'honneur — Réseau Entreprendre Normandie Ouest
The Réseau Entreprendre Normandie Ouest prêt d’honneur combines financing in the form of a prêt d’honneur with entrepreneurial support, according to the local branch’s terms. The application must clearly set out the business model, market, financing need, resources already secured and prospects for creating or developing jobs. The detailed criteria must be checked against the official rules in force. Details from the catalogue: the scheme aims in particular to help new entrepreneurs emerge and succeed by supporting them with business methods, and to support experienced entrepreneurs through a phase of significant growth.
The Réseau Entreprendre Normandie Ouest prêt d’honneur is for entrepreneurs who want to structure a start-up, a takeover or, where local criteria allow, a growth phase. The scheme is about more than financing: the application must also show the strength of the project, the manager’s ability to run it and the value of entrepreneurial support. For the Réseau Entreprendre Normandie Ouest branch, the first step is to confirm the area covered and the selection criteria currently applied.
Funded by Bpifrance, Financeurs privés, Région Normandie
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: founders of start-up, takeover or business development projects in all sectors.
Eligibility conditions
The beneficiary must meet the following conditions. For a start-up: a project with potential, characterised by significant job creation (at least 5 jobs within 3 years), a financing need corresponding to that of a future SME (at least €150k to €200k) and a strategic development dimension. For a takeover: at least 5 jobs at the time of the takeover, with no intention of reducing them afterwards, and a financing need of at least €200k including a bank loan.
What the scheme covers
The costs and operations eligible under the Réseau Entreprendre Normandie Ouest prêt d’honneur must be confirmed in the official documents.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: A prêt d’honneur with no interest or security, granted personally, of €15,000 to €40,000, repayable over 3 years for a takeover and 5 years for a start-up (with a possible deferral). In any event, the amount of the prêt d’honneur cannot exceed the applicant’s personal contribution. After an initial support process leading up to the commitment committee, the winner receives, in addition to the prêt d’honneur, individual support (a volunteer business leader follows and supports them for 2 years with monthly meetings) and group support (a monthly winners’ club, usually in the evening, for regular, friendly exchanges with other entrepreneurs in the same situation).
How to apply
1. Contact the local Réseau Entreprendre branch and check that it covers the project. 2. Have the accepted profiles, selection criteria and up-to-date financing rules confirmed. 3. Prepare the business plan, financing plan, cash-flow forecasts and requested supporting documents. 4. Present the project through the branch’s selection process and respond to any further requests. 5. Read the written loan conditions and the content of the support before making a financial decision.
Timeline
Application dates and review times depend on the branch and its selection process. Ask about the next steps at first contact and check whether the application must be made before a start-up, a takeover or any financial commitment.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance, Financeurs privés, Région Normandie
- Type of funding
- Honour loan
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €40,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €15,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Normandie
Frequently asked questions
What is the Réseau Entreprendre Normandie Ouest prêt d’honneur for?
The Réseau Entreprendre Normandie Ouest prêt d’honneur is for entrepreneurs who want to structure a start-up, a takeover or, where local criteria allow, a growth phase. The scheme is about more than financing: the application must also show the strength of the project, the manager’s ability to run it and the value of entrepreneurial support. For the Réseau Entreprendre Normandie Ouest branch, the first step is to confirm the area covered and the selection criteria currently applied.
What financing is indicated?
Amount indicated in the catalogue: A prêt d’honneur with no interest or security, granted personally, of €15,000 to €40,000, repayable over 3 years for a takeover and 5 years for a start-up (with a possible deferral). In any event, the amount of the prêt d’honneur cannot exceed the applicant’s personal contribution. After an initial support process leading up to the commitment committee, the winner receives, in addition to the prêt d’honneur, individual support (a volunteer business leader follows and supports them for 2 years with monthly meetings) and group support (a monthly winners’ club, usually in the evening, for regular, friendly exchanges with other entrepreneurs in the same situation).
Who is the scheme for?
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: founders of start-up, takeover or business development projects in all sectors.
What should I check before applying?
The beneficiary must meet the following conditions. For a start-up: a project with potential, characterised by significant job creation (at least 5 jobs within 3 years), a financing need corresponding to that of a future SME (at least €150k to €200k) and a strategic development dimension. For a takeover: at least 5 jobs at the time of the takeover, with no intention of reducing them afterwards, and a financing need of at least €200k including a bank loan.
Official source
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