Expand your business in France with the Impact Program

Are you looking to expand your business and establish a presence in France? The Impact Program offers an exceptional opportunity to accelerate your company’s establishment and growth. Your application can be approved in just 72 hours and you can obtain quick access to financing.

Setting up a business in a new country can be challenging, and it’s essential to have the right resources. We have set up a dedicated support programme to accelerate the establishment of companies that meet our criteria, offering significant advantages for selected projects.

Financial support tailored to your needs

The Impact Program provides quick access to financing, with responses to funding requests guaranteed within 72 hours. Companies can benefit from loans covering up to 15% of their total project cost, which are free from taxation.

These loans are designed to be flexible, financing both material and immaterial expenses, so you can allocate funds where they’re most needed. However, it’s important to note that real estate expenses are not included, and the loan cap is set at €1 million.

Repayment terms are structured to match the needs of your business. Loans are available with terms ranging from 7 to 10 years, offering flexibility to align with your cash flow. Additionally, you can take advantage of a capital repayment deferment period of 1 to 3 years, allowing you time to stabilise your operations and invest in growth before starting repayments.

Join one of Europe’s most innovative business ecosystems

Comprehensive business support

In addition to financial support, the Impact Program offers a wide range of business services to help you navigate the complexities of setting up in France. As your dedicated point of contact, Business Solutions Atlantic France will guide you through every stage of the process, from initial planning to full market entry. 

Our team of business advisors will assist you in overcoming any administrative hurdles and will ensure you stay on track with your project timeline. Key services include:

• Identifying financial assistance: we’ll help you find and secure additional financial resources to support your project.
• Accelerating market access: our team works to fast-track your entry into the French market by connecting you with the right networks and resources.
• Connecting you with the right R&D partners: whether you’re in technology, manufacturing, or services, we’ll put you in touch with partners who can help drive innovation and growth.
• Finding the perfect location: we’ll assist you in identifying the ideal location for your business, whether it’s a ready-to-go industrial site or commercial space, saving you time and ensuring access to the infrastructure you need.

By working with us, you’ll gain access to our premium turnkey sites, optimised for rapid business setup. These locations are designed to eliminate the delays typically associated with construction, zoning, or administrative processes, allowing you to fully focus on growing your business.

3 examples of businesses that benefited from our Impact Program

In the last five years, we have partnered with more than 300 companies on their international scaling journeys. Here are the testimonials from three of them who benefited from the services offered by the Impact Program.

In 2021, we decided to settle in France because it was our second largest market. An advisor at the French embassy in Italy suggested we try the Impact Program.
All our expectations were exceeded – the support we received was exceptional. They went above and beyond what we expected in terms of support, offering strategic suggestions and challenging our thinking. As the cherry on top, they even helped us secure a major client.
Bruno Gavarelli, CEO and cofounder of XNext

The trust and support of the Atlantic France regional council and the local structures were decisive in our choice to establish ourselves in the region.
We are proud to have set up Vectice in Nantes, a dynamic French city.
Cyril Brignone, Co-founder of Vectice

The Impact Program helped us make key contacts within the industrial ecosystem of the western region of France, allowing us to establish several partnerships within a matter of weeks.
Looking back, the biggest benefit of joining the Impact Program was gaining immediate access to these connections.
Hugues Gontier, Cofounder and CMO of Vitesse Automation

Joining the Impact Program: a simple & fast process

To enjoy all the benefits of the Impact Program, just follow three simple steps:

1. Application: fill in the form on the dedicated website. 
2. Agreement in principle: if you meet all the requirements, the regional council answers within 72 hours, indicating the funding opportunities available to your company.
3. Project launch: depending on the needs of your project, you will receive free, personalised expert support from our business advisors. You will also have the opportunity to connect with specific partners.

Interested in learning more about setting up your business in France?
Contact us or fill in the form to join the Impact Program.