The economic toolbox
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The economic toolbox
Business in the Orne Human resources and information tools The economic toolbox Various grants and funding sources There are a number of grants and funding initiatives which can aid development at various stages in a company’s life. These initiatives can be specific or across a certain sector. There are certain criteria and regulations to be met concerning applications. Some grants are relative to particular areas while others may be given to companies which have responded to a call for projects. Below is a non-exhaustive list of some of the grants available, which highlights the need for appropriate advice in this area. + information Orne Développement 02 33 28 76 75 [email protected] + internet www.orne-developpement.com Help for start-ups and business purchases Grants • Regional Subsidy for Start-ups (Prime Régionale à la Création d’Entreprise) Loans • Loans for start-up or purchase (Prêt à la Création Reprise) • Unsecured loans from Orne Initiatives (Prêts d’honneur) • Unsecured loans from Normandie Initiative (Prêts d’honneur) • Nacre - a state-funded scheme for those meeting specific socio-economic criteria • Loan guarantees for businesswomen (Fonds de Garantie à l’Initiative des Femmes) Access to advisors • Impulsion Conseil, studies and advice • Technology Network Services (PTR) • Diagnostic of intellectual property (patents, etc.) Help with property Help for businesses • Departmental Economic Development Funds (Fonds IN FOCUS Funding The Orne’s Business Angels network Capital injections of between 3,000 and 50,000 euros for new companies, or those developing a new programme or project. The Orne network is part of Norm’Angels, which covers the three departments of Lower Normandy. Orne Initiatives Orne Initiatives offers an unsecured, interest-free loan. It is awarded by a committee up to a maximum of 15,000 euros, and can be topped-up if necessary by a departmental loan. Départemental de Développement Economique) • Leasing (Crédit-bail) Help for communities • Departmental Funds for Developing Business Parks (Fonds Départemental pour l’Aménagement des Zones d’Activités) • State allocations for rural development (Dotation de Développement Rural) Help with investment • Departmental Funds for Very Small Businesses (Fonds Départemental d’Aide au TPE) • Regional Business loan (Avance Régionale à l’Entreprise) Help with innovation Nacre An interest-free loan from the business programme Nacre is available for those who are exempt from social charges (ACCRE). There are three phases to the programme, the business creator is given help and advice by specially approved professionals. In this capacity, Orne Initiatives acts during Phase 2 help with financing. Help with export développement de projet innovant) • Grant for Recruitment for Innovation (Aide au recrutement pour l’innovation) • Working capital loans (Prêt participatif d’amorçage) • Innovation Development Contract (Contrat développement Grants and other help are listed on the site www.orne-export.com Sémaphore® Sémaphore® is a database of grants to businesses compiled by the network of Chambers of Commerce and Industry www.semaphore.cci.fr innovation) Help with renewable energies • Photovoltaic electricity • Wood energy > www.orne-developpement.com Updated: December 2009 • Technology Network Services (PTR) • French Petroleum Institute • Grant for Innovating Projects (Development Aide au