If you operate a micro or small enterprise in the tourism sector in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine fund can help you adapt to evolving customer expectations. This initiative supports significant real estate and investment projects aimed at enhancing your tourism offerings. Eligible projects can receive equity participation of up to 45% for real estate partnerships, making it a valuable resource for businesses looking to innovate and grow.
Objectives
The Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine fund is designed to assist tourism stakeholders in making substantial investments and adapting their services to meet new market demands. The fund specifically supports real estate projects, investment initiatives, and the repositioning of tourism offerings to ensure competitiveness and sustainability in the sector.
Beneficiaries
This fund is aimed at:
- Micro-enterprises in tourism with fewer than 10 employees
- SMEs in tourism with fewer than 50 employees
Eligible companies must be actively engaged in tourism activities within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Eligible operations
The fund supports a variety of projects, including:
- Development of hotels, hotel-restaurants, open-air accommodations, tourist residences, leisure parks, holiday centers, and youth hostels
- Cultural and leisure facilities
- Innovative tourism investment projects that are multi-activity or hybrid in nature
- Relocation of tourism activities and facilities to back-coastal areas.
Eligibility conditions
To qualify for funding, applicants must:
- Conduct business activities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Accelerate the transition or transformation of their operations
- Undertake a development project valued at over €500,000 that includes real estate investment
- Align with Néo Terra, the regional roadmap for ecological and energy transition.
Grant amount
Funding can be provided through equity participation of up to 45% in real estate partnerships with investment and value creation projects. This support can also cover the temporary acquisition of tourism assets, which can then be leased to an operator as part of a takeover or transmission project.
Can I apply if my tourism business is a micro-enterprise?
Yes, micro-enterprises in tourism with fewer than 10 employees are eligible to apply for funding under the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Croissance Tourisme initiative.
What types of projects are supported by this fund?
The fund supports various projects, including the development of hotels, cultural facilities, and innovative tourism investments that enhance customer experiences.
Is there a minimum investment amount required for eligibility?
Yes, projects must have a total value exceeding €500,000 to qualify for funding through the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Croissance Tourisme fund.
What is the maximum equity participation available?
The fund can provide equity participation of up to 45% in real estate partnerships for eligible investment projects.
How can I find more information about the application process?
For detailed information about the application process, please visit the official website of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region or contact their support services.