Financing the creation of a business
In brief
A business founder can finance their project through the national network of honour loans (Initiative France, Réseau Entreprendre), Bpifrance bank guarantees, local start-up grants and zone tax exemptions. This page lists the schemes currently validated for this need, with their funder and maximum amount when known.
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Grants linked to this need
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PEPICOS-MED scheme - Aid for medical and paramedical professions
CC Val de Gray
Eco Pulse Investissements
Tulle Agglo
Up to €7,000
ETIK Projects — Entrepreneurial Projects
Région Bretagne
Up to €15,000
Optional Business Land Contribution (CFE) Exemption — Business Creations or Extensions
Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
ERDF – Support for developing activities in the Hauts area (Réunion)
Région Réunion, Union Européenne-FEDER
Closes on 31 Dec 2027
Metropolitan Fund for Production Entrepreneurship (FMEP)
Clermont Auvergne Métropole
Up to €25,000
First Aid Fund +
Région Hauts-de-France
Up to €100,000
Financing your project with the “Investment support fund for businesses” scheme
CC du Pays Rethélois
Up to €7,500
Local economy aid fund
CC des Rives du Haut-Allier
Up to €8,000
Economic aid fund
CC Creuse Grand Sud
Up to €5,000
Local intervention fund
CC Pays de Montfaucon
Financing your project with the “Local economy support fund” scheme
CC Pays de Nexon Monts de Châlus
Up to €10,000
Pévèle Carembault Transition Fund
CC Pévèle Carembault
Up to €15,000
Fonds direct “Femu Quì” (Corsica)
Bpifrance, Collectivité Territoriale de Corse, Financeurs privés, Union Européenne-FEDER
Up to €600,000
Direct Fund: IRDI
Bpifrance, Financeurs privés, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Région Occitanie
Up to €1,500,000
Fonds Gâtine Initiatives
Pays de Gâtine
Up to €8,000
Fonds Impact Local – Starting or taking over a franchised shop
Bpifrance, Financeurs privés, Union européenne
Up to €200,000
Fonds Impact Local – Support for independent shops
Bpifrance, Financeurs privés, Union européenne
Aid for micro-businesses: check the conditions of the aid
CC Vierzon-Sologne-Berry
Local Economy Partnership Fund
CC Giennoises, Région Centre-Val de Loire
Up to €20,000
Funders keep their French names; each grant page gives the official French title.
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