Prêt Défense Souveraineté territoriale – Hauts-de-France (defence and territorial sovereignty loan)
According to the catalogue, the scheme targets financially sound companies with fewer than 500 employees, based in or wishing to set up in Hauts-de-France, and active in defence or strategic sectors such as electronics, aeronautics or cybersecurity. It is linked to the regional ERDF-ESF+-JTF 2021-2027 programme. The amount, term, eligible costs and timetable must be confirmed.
The Hauts-de-France Territorial Defence Sovereignty Loan is presented as a financing tool for companies contributing to the region’s economic and industrial sovereignty. It targets in particular players developing capabilities useful to defence markets or strategic sectors. The catalogue does not confirm all the financial parameters: they must be checked in the official documentation of Bpifrance and the Region.
Funded by Région Hauts-de-France, Union Européenne-FEDER
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Who can apply
The catalogue mentions financially sound companies with fewer than 500 employees, more than three years old, based in Hauts-de-France or planning to set up there, and operating in defence or sovereignty-related sectors. The precise criteria for belonging to these sectors, exclusions and any location requirements must be confirmed with the funder.
Eligibility conditions
The project must demonstrate its link with economic or industrial sovereignty and its contribution to the company’s capacity to grow in the markets concerned. The catalogue mentions regional and EU co-financing through the ERDF-ESF+-JTF 2021-2027 programme. Have the financial conditions, applicable EU rules, accepted costs and monitoring obligations confirmed.
What the scheme covers
The objectives cited include financing cash flow and working capital requirements, intangible investment and the development of companies working for defence or strategic value chains. The exact list of eligible costs is not given in the catalogue: it must be obtained from the rules in force.
Amount and funding terms
The financial parameters (minimum and maximum amount, rate, term, deferral, guarantees and co-financing) are not set out in the catalogue. Consult the official Bpifrance page and ask for an up-to-date financial sheet before including the loan in the financing plan.
How to apply
Prepare a presentation of the product or service, its defence/sovereignty outlets, regional presence, headcount, accounts and financing plan. Contact Bpifrance for the rules, loan parameters, expected sector evidence and the application procedure.
Timeline
The programme is listed under the 2021-2027 regional framework, but this alone does not confirm that funds are currently open to applications. Check the timetable directly with Bpifrance.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Hauts-de-France, Union Européenne-FEDER
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Hauts-de-France
Frequently asked questions
Who is this aid for?
The catalogue mentions financially sound companies with fewer than 500 employees, more than three years old, based in Hauts-de-France or planning to set up there, and operating in defence or sovereignty-related sectors. The precise criteria for belonging to these sectors, exclusions and any location requirements must be confirmed with the funder.
What amount or rate can be obtained?
The financial parameters (minimum and maximum amount, rate, term, deferral, guarantees and co-financing) are not set out in the catalogue. Consult the official Bpifrance page and ask for an up-to-date financial sheet before including the loan in the financing plan.
Which conditions should I check?
The project must demonstrate its link with economic or industrial sovereignty and its contribution to the company’s capacity to grow in the markets concerned. The catalogue mentions regional and EU co-financing through the ERDF-ESF+-JTF 2021-2027 programme. Have the financial conditions, applicable EU rules, accepted costs and monitoring obligations confirmed.
Which costs or operations are covered?
The objectives cited include financing cash flow and working capital requirements, intangible investment and the development of companies working for defence or strategic value chains. The exact list of eligible costs is not given in the catalogue: it must be obtained from the rules in force.
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