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In Atlantic France, the regional council and its economic development agency, Solutions&co, rigorously examine each business location project. To select the projects that best align with our ecosystem and our Impact Program, we have developed a set of selection criteria.
In our dynamic and welcoming region, the success of your project is paramount; we ensure that each new company finds the right environment for its development. This involves matching the project’s specifications to the characteristics and resources of the host region. This approach not only supports the success of the companies involved but also strengthens the local economic fabric.
These criteria are not intended to be exclusive but rather to ensure that each project has the best possible conditions to thrive and contribute value to our region.
Our criteria consider aspects such as environmental impact, employment prospects, innovation and synergy with existing local industries. This balanced approach allows us to welcome a wide variety of projects, thus ensuring the inclusive and sustainable economic development of the Atlantic France region.
Preferred eligibility criteria for startup aid Impact Program in Atlantic France
Type of business concerned
Our support is aimed particularly at SMEs, ETIs, startups, and scaleups that are not yet established in France. We assist them in setting up production facilities, R&D centres and other businesses.
Eligible sectors
While all sectors of activity are represented in the Atlantic France region, we prioritise via the Impact Program the creation of business projects in sectors that are key to the economy of the future:
- Future industries (including robotics) and their applications in major regional sectors such as aeronautics, shipbuilding, etc.
- Sustainable industry (including activities specialising in recycling, retrofitting, and decarbonisation)
- Mobility (including cycling)
- Low carbon energy (including hydrogen and MRE)
- AgriTech and FoodTech
- Healthcare
FARRA Marine, Composites Recycling, COMAS TM are just a few companies in these strategic sectors that have chosen Atlantic France as the location for their activities. Were you aware of this?
Strategic priorities
Ecological transition, a major challenge
Renewable energy, the circular economy, and sustainable mobility- business creation projects that place ecological transition at the heart of their development strategy are prioritised by the Atlantic France regional council as part of its support for new ventures.
Job creation and skills development
We give priority to projects that are expected to create more than 50 jobs in Atlantic France. While the number of jobs created is an important factor, it is not the only criterion.
We especially support projects that will primarily create skilled or highly skilled positions, such as R&D engineers or researchers.
It is also crucial that the skills sought by the promoter match those available in the local area. Our aim is to help your project succeed and we’ll ensure you find the right people to support your efforts.
The performance of the product/service developed
Innovative projects that contribute to regional economic growth and add value to the region will be favoured, such as Composites Recycling. The same applies to companies offering a product or service that completes the economic value chain.
Integration with the regional ecosystem
To be successful in Atlantic France, it’s important to make sure that the regional market is suitable for your project and that you can seamlessly integrate into the local ecosystem by adding significant value. Collaborating with local partners is also an advantage. We can assist in connecting you with this ecosystem (e.g. clusters, suppliers, etc.).
Setting up in Atlantic France: conditions and rules
To be eligible for business startup aid, companies must be up to date with their social security and tax obligations and maintain a sound financial situation that demonstrates their ability to complete the project successfully.
Have you already made progress with your funding plan? If so, you meet one of the criteria for our business startup support! If you have not yet finalised your funding plan, we can still help you put it into practice.
Additionally, the Atlantic France Region supports via the Impact Program private investment in strategic, high-growth sectors through a subsidised loan of up to 15% of the project cost (excluding real estate). Various financial schemes are available to meet your specific needs, primarily in the form of grants or financial assistance, helping you bring your business development project to fruition.
Business startup support
Have you found the right place for your business in the Atlantic France region?
We offer free, tailor-made support to help you set up your business, including:
- Finding a building or land
- Putting you in touch with local partners
- Assisting with obtaining necessary administrative permits
- Identifying the public funding available for your project
- Helping with recruitment
- …
Let’s talk about your project!
You might not tick all the boxes, but if you believe Atlantic France could be a good place to develop your project, we’d love to hear from you!
We understand that each project is unique and may not meet all our criteria, which is why we are always open to considering innovative and ambitious proposals that could thrive in our region. Do you think the Atlantic France region is the ideal place for your business to grow? Get in touch with our team! Together, we’ll explore the opportunities and possible synergies to make your project a success.
