Timber Industry Participating Loan (PP Bois)
The scheme covers growth investment in a wood-sector company. Operations mentioned in the catalogue: tangible investment with little collateral value: fit-out works, equipment designed or built by the company for its own needs, moulds, IT equipment, etc. Intangible investment: set-up or renovation costs, recruitment and training, compliance upgrades, etc. The increase in working capital generated by the development project. To prepare an application, detail the tangible or intangible investments, the impact on competitiveness and the associated matching financing. The criteria and conditions below come from the catalogue and must be compared with the up-to-date official rules.
The Prêt participatif filière bois (PP Bois) aims to support investment by companies in the wood sector that want to improve their competitiveness and internal or external growth. In practice, the scheme covers growth investment in a wood-sector company. Before including it in your financing plan, check the area covered (national scheme), the company’s profile and the current financial terms.
Funded by Bpifrance
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: SMEs (EU definition) in the wood sector, created more than three years ago and eligible for the Bpifrance guarantee.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: this loan must be combined with matching financing on a 1-to-2 basis.
What the scheme covers
Operations and exclusions mentioned in the catalogue: tangible investment with little collateral value: fit-out works, equipment designed or built by the company for its own needs, moulds, IT equipment, etc. Intangible investment: set-up or renovation costs, recruitment and training, compliance upgrades, etc. The increase in working capital generated by the development project.
Amount and funding terms
Amount and terms listed in the catalogue: from €40,000 to €300,000 to finance your project, capped at the borrower’s equity or quasi-equity. No security on the company’s assets or the manager’s personal assets. Term: 7 years. Financial terms: fixed rate according to the current scale; arrangement fees of 0.40% of the loan amount. The scheme is granted under the EU de minimis regulation, which limits total public aid to €200,000 per company over 3 consecutive financial years.
How to apply
1. Check that the company, the area and the project fall within the scope of the Prêt participatif filière bois (PP Bois). 2. Identify the costs or needs that can be financed and the exclusions. 3. Build a complete financing plan, including the required contributions and co-financing. 4. Prepare the accounts, forecasts, quotes and documents specific to the operation. 5. Have the written terms of the loan — rate, term, deferral, fees, guarantees and repayment conditions — confirmed before any decision.
Timeline
The opening timetable and deadline are not confirmed by the information available. Ask the funder for the deadlines, the review time and the rule on when the operation may start.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance
- Type of funding
- Loan
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €300,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €40,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What need does the Prêt participatif filière bois (PP Bois) cover?
Growth investment in a wood-sector company.
How much can be obtained?
Amount and terms listed in the catalogue: from €40,000 to €300,000 to finance your project, capped at the borrower’s equity or quasi-equity. No security on the company’s assets or the manager’s personal assets. Term: 7 years. Financial terms: fixed rate according to the current scale; arrangement fees of 0.40% of the loan amount. The scheme is granted under the EU de minimis regulation, which limits total public aid to €200,000 per company over 3 consecutive financial years.
Which companies can apply?
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: SMEs (EU definition) in the wood sector, created more than three years ago and eligible for the Bpifrance guarantee.
What should I prepare first?
Detail the tangible or intangible investments, the impact on competitiveness and the associated matching financing. Then check the official documents required.
Official source
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