If you operate a small business in the Pays du Coquelicot area and are planning to invest in new equipment or energy-saving improvements, this scheme offers grants of up to 15% of eligible expenses. Designed for SMEs with fewer than 10 employees and revenues under €2 million, this aid can help you secure the resources needed for your development projects. Note that only one grant can be awarded per enterprise over a three-year period.

Objectives

The investment aid aims to support craft and commercial enterprises in their development projects within the Inter-municipal Cooperation Body of Pays du Coquelicot. It provides financial assistance to help SMEs secure stable resources for their investment needs, enabling them to take critical steps in their growth journey.

Beneficiaries

This scheme is targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the following criteria:

• Revenue not exceeding €2 million
• Fewer than 10 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• A fiscal year closed for at least 12 months
• Registered in the RNE (National Register of Enterprises)
• In compliance with social and tax obligations
• Not classified as an enterprise in difficulty under European definitions
• Established within the Pays du Coquelicot territory.

Excluded sectors include regulated professions, training organizations, primary agriculture, fishing, logistics, and engineering firms.

Eligible operations

Eligible investments include:

• New productive investments and equipment related to the business activity, including leasing agreements that meet specific conditions
• Storage equipment for production (e.g., cold storage rooms)
• Energy-saving improvements (e.g., photovoltaic panels, heat pumps).

Second-hand productive investments less than five years old may also qualify under certain conditions.

Eligibility conditions

Key conditions for receiving the aid include:

• Only one grant per enterprise over a three-year period
• Compliance with all eligibility criteria outlined above
• Submission of a complete application with required documentation.

Grant amount

The grant covers 15% of eligible expenses excluding VAT for investments between €10,000 and €30,000, and 10% for investments between €30,000 and €50,000. This scheme allows for significant support in financing your investment projects, but remember that only one grant can be awarded per enterprise over a three-year period.